“I Was Drunk the Day My Mom Got Out of Prison”
Jan08

“I Was Drunk the Day My Mom Got Out of Prison”

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If you’re wondering how a David Allan Coe song lyric ties into a blog post about the Salty Crab, a beach bar in Ft. Myers Beach, Florida, you’ll have to read this entertaining story from Jim Greer to find out. As always, Jim keeps us entertained until the very end. “This is what you do. You write how your tattoo artist turned you on to this great place in Ft. Myers Beach! That will get people interested.” Done, Mr. Christoph. This is...

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Beach Bars and the Memories We Make
Dec20

Beach Bars and the Memories We Make

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I often wondered as I posted updates on various beach bars after hurricanes Irma and Maria struck what people thought of my posts. I knew the community of beach bar bums would get it but how would someone who just didn’t get it understand? These bars were more than just places on the beach where we consumed alcohol and cheeseburgers. They were, among many other things, places where we had created wonderful memories that would generate...

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List of Best Beach Bars in Fort Myers Area Released
Sep16

List of Best Beach Bars in Fort Myers Area Released

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10best.com, part of USA Today, recently released a list of the 10 best beach bars in Fort Myers, Florida. The author of the article, Gina Birch, included beach bars in Ft. Myers Beach (yes, it’s a separate municipality), Capitva Island and Bonita Springs. Mentioned on the list include the whole Lani Kai Island Resort in Ft. Myers Beach, a famous (or infamous, depending on your point of view) spot back in my spring break days....

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