When you think ‘Time Square”, what is the first thought that crosses your mind? There’s no doubt that New York immediately comes to mind. And why wouldn’t it! New York City’s Time Square is a well known landmark around the world. However, there is another Time Square only known to the locals. It resides...
Ft Myers Beach Old San Carlos Blvd
Ft Myers Beach’s downtown district is divided into several sections. There is the Estero Blvd that travels the length of the island – north to south, Time Square which leads out to the pier, and Old San Carlos Blvd. In 1921 a toll bridge was established to bring visitors to and from Crescent Beach – known...
Estero Island’s Bowditch Point Park
Bowditch Point Park resides on the northern tip of SW Florida’s Estero Island – the city of Ft Myers Beach. This seventeen acre regional park and nature preserve was used for depositing dredged waste coming from the boating lanes leading though the Matanzas Pass. The sea bed’s waste created the highest elevation on the island....
St Patty’s Day Parade on Ft Myers Beach
The celebration starts rather early for the St Patty’s Day Parade on Ft Myers Beach. Everyone gathers on the south end of the island around 7:30 am. A local bar and restaurant – Castaways, starts the morning festivities off by serving Bloody Mary’s to the parade’s participants and their supporters. And they are off...
The 31st American Sand Sculpting Championship – Part 2
If you enjoyed ‘The 31st American Sand Sculpting Championships – Part 1′ article, then the continuation of our adventure will be just as exciting! The artist Jihoon Choi – South Korea born, depicts a young women peering through multiple symmetrical blocks. The detail put forth is absolutely amazing. When these artistic sculptors take to the road, they come...
The 31st American Sand Sculpting Championship – Part 1
Ft Myers Beach hosted the 31st American Sand Sculpting Championship – November 17 – 26, 2017. This annual event involves over 2,000 tons of sand and 16 very creative artist. The near perfect weather allowed the sculptors to do what they do best and that is to turn piles of sugar fine white sand into...
The day after Irma
After a category 4 hurricane swept over our little island, things just don’t seem to be the same. And Irma was no exception to the rule. Anthony here again with You, Me and The Dock. The day after Irma brandished her presence upon us, we ventured out to witness all the damage done. It really wasn’t a big surprise...
Irma strikes with unforgiving force
With Irma on the horizon, we are just finishing up securing the property. Anthony here with You, Me and The Dock. I am covering the category 4 hurricane coming straight up the Southwest coast of Florida. The wind is picking up and the rain is starting to come down at a steady pace. Irma is getting ready to...
The calm before the storm
I am sure you have heard the phrase, “The calm before the storm” a few times before. My name is Anthony and I am a travel writer, photographer and videographer for You, Me and The Dock. When Hurricane Irma was destined to hit Florida’s SW Gulf Coast, I knew there would be a clash of...