GL: PRices on Boca Grande

[Stephen Lattmann]

No - I agree - not really surprising at all given the location on Boca but 
it was just meant to be an observation.  Marinas in this entire area are not 
as full as they have been in years past and am especially surprised to see 
how vacant the Crow's Nest is even with the pricey dockage.  Given the price 
of fuel and the economy, which is already in recession mode in Florida, it 
is not surprising to see the vacancies.  As in my own business which is 
development, we have had to adjust to the new economy and I was suggesting 
that marinas too should possibly be more realistic if they expect to fill up 
the spaces.  I am a member of SPYC and use and enjoy the privileges of the 
council to the max!  It is a great way to go and if one uses their boat 
regularly as do I then it is truly a worthwhile thing to do.  Bottom line is 
that the cost is what it is and if you don't want to pay it you anchor out - 
right?  No matter what, it is all about being on the water!  The other day 
on my return trip from Boca I passed 3 Krogens headed South.  I envied them 
as they were obviously on a long trip based on their hailing ports - what a 
wonderful lifestyle!

Steve Lattmann
"Tranquility"

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Margery Griffith" <grandsturdy410 at yahoo.com>
To: <great-loop at lists.samurai.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2008 12:04 PM
Subject: GL: PRices on Boca Grande


> Steve and Sterling have complained about prices in Venice and Boca Grande 
> in SW FL. Are you surprised? Boca has always been sky high and with the 
> type of residents on the island they needn't worry about the economy! They 
> could care less if you stop there.  I love the place however, but no 
> longer live in the area. That's why so many boats go into the bayou and 
> tie up to the mangroves...that's free! As to Venice...who knows? That's 
> why it is useful to belong to a participating FL Council of Yacht 
> Clubs...club...if you live in FL or spend enough time there...you get one 
> free night in any FL Yacht Club. FL has a LOT of coastline thus a LOT of 
> yacht clubs!
> Marge Grifith
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