Official Thread 11/7/2014 Cayo Costa

[Terry England]

Originally Posted by rickg

Could anybody give me some ideas of where to go nearby,I also own a CSC 78 18 and was thinking of coming over,I live in Palm City. I'll admit I've been a lurker for years thought I would go to one of your outings to see all the other CSC.

Rick, You'er good, just come on over. Denny Bush and GFS are dumping in at the last lock in the ditch and roll'in through Ft. Myers and eas'in north in the ICW to La Costa Island and Cabbage Key.
Or work your way across to SR 78 and run it to the end. When you get to the 4 way stop turn right on Stringfellow and go a couple of miles north to Pineland Marina and splash in there. It's a 12 minute run to Cabbage Key in your 18. Call them at 239-283-2278 if you want a room there or you can stay at their sister property at Pineland - Tarpon Lodge. Ask for "Mazie".
Or there is the Cayo Costa State Park option. The camp sites and the dock are a mile apart. Call them at 941-964-0375.
Or there is the Casa De la Costa Hostel / Homeless shelter. That phone number is
727-365-1092 if you need to bunk there. Bring your own pillow and air matress. Ask for "T-Bucket" - he's moves about like Uncle Joe at Petticoat Junction and he talks like he has marbles in his mouth. Don't call him too late in the afternoon because he starts happy hour about 9:30 AM and he don't make no sense after 3:00. You might see if you can find a "Cracker" interpreter too.