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Originally Posted by Capt Terry
Hi Don, I made the first of many trips to Islamorada at almost 14 just before Donna hit in 1960. We usually stayed at Florida Palms Motel which was right next to the Chesapeake Restaurant by the Whale Harbor Bridge. Not sure if WWS was there on my first trip, but certainly remember it, Sid and Roxies, Cheeca Lodge, Holiday Isle and seafood buffet at the Coral Grill. I bought gas for my 14’ Lyman at Estes Fish Camp. These trips were almost annual through college and then a few times later with the Seafari and my family. Happy times with great memories!
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Terry, been down there lately? Where Coral Grill was is now a Publix, I remember eating until I could hardly walk at the Coral Grill back in the mid '80's. Also remember playing the "ring game" at the Lor-E-Lie sitting on the propane tank drinking like fools until past midnight and going dolphin fishing at daylight, I could go on!! Islamorada's changed big time, I mean BIG time and not all for the better. This might be the first time in over 35 - 40 years I may not make it down there.
