Wow! Did we find some amazing local things to do in Fort Myers Beach!! Have you been, do you agree with our top ten? Thanks for watching! Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
We ate at Snug Harbor when we were there. It’s sad how many places are still closed after the hurricane, but it looks like y’all found enough open places to have a good time. I’d love the flea market to get all the things we don’t need. 😂. We were at a coffee shop with swings when in Florida. Love it. Looks like fun and delicious.
The Snug Harbor was a good one! A coffee shop with swings would be fun and less dangerous as alcohol isn’t involved! 😂 We are so glad we could find such fun and great places that were open again. It’s great to support the local comeback! Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
Very likeable and natural,nice cople! I like the sound of theAmerican Englis language !Good luck with further informative and nicee videos!!!Best regalos!
Hi, seeing this video brings back so many memories. I commented on another one of your videos that I am from the Ft. Myers area however, now live in Texas. You were pointed in the right direction for many of the restaurants. The challenge is that many others that I would recommend are still rebuilding or not going to reopen. Of course, going to Fleamasters brings back many memories. I can remember when they opened.
We have stayed on Sanibel Island many times. We go to the grocery store and buy 2 LB fresh shrimp to cook at the room. Can't be beat. Thank you for showing the area.
Okay- that sounds amazing!! Joel makes a good butter and garlic sauce & we love shrimp! Trader Joe’s used to having the best lemon pasta we would mix shrimp in with too- but they stopped selling it. We will have to remember that next time. Thanks! Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
Thanks for the video. On your next trip check out Bonita Bills (Right next to Dixie Fish) and Hurricane TIna's 5 Star Dive Bar on San Carlos Blvd. Parrot Key on Main St. and one more would be Bayside Bar and Grill on San Carlos Blvd. THANKS again and safe travels!
We definitely like food and drinks. Looks like y’all are having a great time in Florida. Deb, just to let you know we bumped in to Aaron Jones on our cruise. FYI, they do a Packer fan cruise every year. There were 10 former and current players on the ship. Great video! Butch and Becky 😀😀
Love the suggestions. We're headed to FL next winter. We've made reservations at some of the state parks for dec and January so far. I can't believe we've never been to Captiva, will have to remedy that next winter. Lighthouse is also on our list now as well. Swingers bar?!?! LOL That looks like fun too. Love all the happy hours. Good to see that things are coming along for the people of the area.
We really enjoyed the area and so awesome you are able to get into the state parks! We recommend staying in the area 100%. So many good Happy Hours and the swing bar- aka swingers bar as Joel called it was a lot of fun! Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
The peel-eat shrimp 🦐 was amazing, and messy, and still can't believe Joel was the one that spilled on his shirt! 😂 We are so glad we could support locals and enjoy the area- Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
All great places to visit. Thanks for taking us along. In joy and stay warm going to try to make the live on Thursday. 43 more day and the camper comes out. Thanks From Wisconsin
The countdown is on!!! The camper coming out!! We had a lot of fun and were glad we could support the locals! Thanks & see you this summer in Wisconsin! Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
Fort Myers Beach is an amazing place and we are so happy we could support the local recovery! We can't wait to go back and hope you can get there again too! Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
Wow you are our people. We would hit every one of these bars and restaurants. We love supporting locals. We have subscribed and are supporting your channel we are looking forward to more of your videos.
We had great recommendations from the locals as to where to go! We are so grateful we could go to all of them to support local! Thanks & stay warm! Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
Hello Joel, Deb and Maya !! I just liked and subscribed! My name is Vicky, and I just watched your live feed from Key West Florida! I also follow, Lou and Melody and Milo, and have been for many years. For some reason, the E, is my husbands account, but I will be commenting on it, because I cant seem to sign up for one of my own.....same thing happens on LivingOurDreamNow's RUclips channel also. Loved your Live from Key West! Take care and have a wonderful evening!! Vicky T.
Hi Vicky- we are so glad you couldn’t join us on the live!! It was fun, even if the peeps were bad! 😂 So happy to have you in our sunshine squad! ❤️☀️Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
OMG! Finding your video is so right on time. Ft Meyers Beach is my favorite beach. I’ve been in complete depression since the hurricane. Really have mixed feelings about seeing it again!!!! Last night just booked my first trip there since Ian! I feel pretty certain my favorite places no longer exists…Thank you for your suggestions and you caring response for the local community. Love you guys.
We are so glad you found our video and enjoyed it. We were so happy to support the local recovery! Glad you booked your trip down there and we are sure more things will be open when you get down there. Thanks - Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
We had the fried chicken dinner for you at Buster's 😂 It is an amazing area to visit! We so enjoyed it and has so much to do! You guys will love it- Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
We are glad that you got to make the most of the area and help support the locals! Those swings were pretty cool! You might have to talk Matthew into eating oysters, LOL 😂 He is not on the bandwagon yet but Shion is willing! 😂~ Shion and Matthew
I hope that beach is leveled and the STATE manages the beach / shoreline so that the developers CANNOT build on the beach!! This area was a NATURAL BEAUTY a few decades ago. 🌴🐊
@@ChasingOurSunshine thank y'all! The Everglades and SW Florida is home. I've walked this beach on many evenings when it would be myself and a date. (sometimes a few others) .. just imagine! And looking to the right (from the pier) that area on NW part of beach was only palms and sand! I knew the developer of Lani Kai and remember prior to it being there. 😯 Now with Jimmy's monster property being built it's kinda sad 😪 Nice video btw!
@@fljetgator1833 the new Jimmy’s place going in is what came to our mind too- commercialization is not always the best- we love supporting local! Thanks so much!
@@fljetgator1833 the new Jimmy’s place going in is what came to our mind too- commercialization is not always the best- we love supporting local! Thanks so much!
Yikes- this is a tough question for us as we don't have kids. We don't recall seeing kids at any of them. However, we weren't looking for them either. We would say the Flee Market and beach would be a blast for kids & eating at The Dixie Fish Co. Sorry, we can't be more helpful with your question- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
@@ChasingOurSunshine No worries! We have been to the Dixie Fish company pre Ian with the kiddos and the dog, lol. I was just looking for a place to go to for Mother's day. The place in Captiva looks great for apps and cocktails. I need to try the Bimini bait shack as someone else recommended it. When you all are back, you should try any Pincher's that is by the water. We go to the Pincher's in Naples a lot and for a chain it's fine (kids eat free, good HH, and the location is great! :)
Wow! Did we find some amazing local things to do in Fort Myers Beach!! Have you been, do you agree with our top ten? Thanks for watching! Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
Thanks!
No THANK YOU guys!! We appreciate the support for bettering our channel and community! ❤️ Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
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Thanks for the thumbs up! Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
I love Fort Myers Beach. There has been so much progress made.
We just love FMB too! It was so impressive with the come back when we were there and can't imagine what they have done now! Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
We ate at Snug Harbor when we were there. It’s sad how many places are still closed after the hurricane, but it looks like y’all found enough open places to have a good time. I’d love the flea market to get all the things we don’t need. 😂. We were at a coffee shop with swings when in Florida. Love it. Looks like fun and delicious.
The Snug Harbor was a good one! A coffee shop with swings would be fun and less dangerous as alcohol isn’t involved! 😂 We are so glad we could find such fun and great places that were open again. It’s great to support the local comeback! Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
Very likeable and natural,nice cople!
I like the sound of theAmerican Englis language !Good luck with further informative and nicee videos!!!Best regalos!
Wow, thank you!
Best regalds!
Hi, seeing this video brings back so many memories. I commented on another one of your videos that I am from the Ft. Myers area however, now live in Texas. You were pointed in the right direction for many of the restaurants. The challenge is that many others that I would recommend are still rebuilding or not going to reopen. Of course, going to Fleamasters brings back many memories. I can remember when they opened.
Hi again!! That is awesome! We are glad we could bring back so many memories for you! That means a lot to us! Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
Looks like a great day, you did a lot of wonderful stuff ❤
We had a lot of fun and glad we could support the local comeback! Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
We have stayed on Sanibel Island many times. We go to the grocery store and buy 2 LB fresh shrimp to cook at the room. Can't be beat. Thank you for showing the area.
Okay- that sounds amazing!! Joel makes a good butter and garlic sauce & we love shrimp! Trader Joe’s used to having the best lemon pasta we would mix shrimp in with too- but they stopped selling it. We will have to remember that next time. Thanks! Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
You guys explored so much in Fort Myers’s. Would us been a sucker for those gulf shrimp and the swinging bar looked like a great time !!
It was a lot of fun and glad we could support the locals making a comeback! Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
Love Mom’s-best homemade biscuit sandwiches and cinnamon rolls.
We will add that to our list for next time! Cinnamon rolls yum!! Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
You have to visit Wahoo Willie’s. One of my favorites on Fort Myers Beach.
We haven’t heard of it- but we will check it out the next time! Thanks for the recommendation! Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
Those Wisconsin accents make me miss home
@@JosephWilber We haven't lost that Wisconsin accent yet! 😆
Thanks for the video. On your next trip check out Bonita Bills (Right next to Dixie Fish) and Hurricane TIna's 5 Star Dive Bar on San Carlos Blvd. Parrot Key on Main St. and one more would be Bayside Bar and Grill on San Carlos Blvd. THANKS again and safe travels!
Thanks for the tips and we will have to check them out! Safe travels- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
We definitely like food and drinks. Looks like y’all are having a great time in Florida. Deb, just to let you know we bumped in to Aaron Jones on our cruise. FYI, they do a Packer fan cruise every year. There were 10 former and current players on the ship. Great video! Butch and Becky 😀😀
We made the best of it and are glad we could be there! How awesome!! Go Packers!! Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
Love the suggestions. We're headed to FL next winter. We've made reservations at some of the state parks for dec and January so far. I can't believe we've never been to Captiva, will have to remedy that next winter. Lighthouse is also on our list now as well. Swingers bar?!?! LOL That looks like fun too. Love all the happy hours. Good to see that things are coming along for the people of the area.
We really enjoyed the area and so awesome you are able to get into the state parks! We recommend staying in the area 100%. So many good Happy Hours and the swing bar- aka swingers bar as Joel called it was a lot of fun! Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
You have to try Junkanoo! Great vlog 😊
We have never heard of Junkanoo! Looking it up now! Thanks so much! Joel, Deb & 🐕Maya
We went to Dock Ford's on Sanibel Island when we rode our bikes around the island. It was last year before the hurricane. Lynn and Danny
The peel-eat shrimp 🦐 was amazing, and messy, and still can't believe Joel was the one that spilled on his shirt! 😂 We are so glad we could support locals and enjoy the area- Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
All great places to visit. Thanks for taking us along. In joy and stay warm going to try to make the live on Thursday. 43 more day and the camper comes out. Thanks From Wisconsin
The countdown is on!!! The camper coming out!! We had a lot of fun and were glad we could support the locals! Thanks & see you this summer in Wisconsin! Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
We love Fort Myers Beach. We were so sad about the Hurricane. Thank you for going and supporting the businesses that have been able to open back up.
Fort Myers Beach is an amazing place and we are so happy we could support the local recovery! We can't wait to go back and hope you can get there again too! Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
Wow you are our people. We would hit every one of these bars and restaurants. We love supporting locals. We have subscribed and are supporting your channel we are looking forward to more of your videos.
We are so glad you found us! Thank you for such a nice comment! Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
@@ChasingOurSunshine we love finding new channels to support this community is great and everyone is supporting and encouraging! Stay in touch!
Great list. Will have to remember them next time we are in the area
We had great recommendations from the locals as to where to go! We are so grateful we could go to all of them to support local! Thanks & stay warm! Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
Hello Joel, Deb and Maya !! I just liked and subscribed! My name is Vicky, and I just watched your live feed from Key West Florida! I also follow, Lou and Melody and Milo, and have been for many years. For some reason, the E, is my husbands account, but I will be commenting on it, because I cant seem to sign up for one of my own.....same thing happens on LivingOurDreamNow's RUclips channel also. Loved your Live from Key West! Take care and have a wonderful evening!! Vicky T.
Hi Vicky- we are so glad you couldn’t join us on the live!! It was fun, even if the peeps were bad! 😂 So happy to have you in our sunshine squad! ❤️☀️Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
OMG! Finding your video is so right on time. Ft Meyers Beach is my favorite beach. I’ve been in complete depression since the hurricane. Really have mixed feelings about seeing it again!!!!
Last night just booked my first trip there since Ian! I feel pretty certain my favorite places no longer exists…Thank you for your suggestions and you caring response for the local community.
Love you guys.
We are so glad you found our video and enjoyed it. We were so happy to support the local recovery! Glad you booked your trip down there and we are sure more things will be open when you get down there. Thanks - Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
We have never been there. Hopefully next year. Looks like a bunch of great places to visit.
There is a lots to do for sure! Beautiful beaches too! Hope you can get there! Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
Hey, how are the chicken sandwiches down there? You know I hate seafood. Lol we are adding Ft. Meyers to our list.
We had the fried chicken dinner for you at Buster's 😂 It is an amazing area to visit! We so enjoyed it and has so much to do! You guys will love it- Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
Lowry is always getting something on his shirt.
Hi Barb & Larry- Haha! Well, glad Deb isn't the only one!! Maybe we all need a special bib to where! 😂❤️ Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
We are glad that you got to make the most of the area and help support the locals! Those swings were pretty cool! You might have to talk Matthew into eating oysters, LOL 😂 He is not on the bandwagon yet but Shion is willing! 😂~ Shion and Matthew
We really enjoyed the area and did make the best of it! We love oysters and you guy need to try them! So delicious! Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
I hope that beach is leveled and the STATE manages the beach / shoreline so that the developers CANNOT build on the beach!! This area was a NATURAL BEAUTY a few decades ago. 🌴🐊
We hope so too! Thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
@@ChasingOurSunshine thank y'all! The Everglades and SW Florida is home. I've walked this beach on many evenings when it would be myself and a date. (sometimes a few others) .. just imagine! And looking to the right (from the pier) that area on NW part of beach was only palms and sand! I knew the developer of Lani Kai and remember prior to it being there. 😯 Now with Jimmy's monster property being built it's kinda sad 😪 Nice video btw!
@@fljetgator1833 the new Jimmy’s place going in is what came to our mind too- commercialization is not always the best- we love supporting local! Thanks so much!
@@fljetgator1833 the new Jimmy’s place going in is what came to our mind too- commercialization is not always the best- we love supporting local! Thanks so much!
Did you go anywhere in the evening?? Is there anyplace busy at night?
I grew up there and it was a blast at night.
We didn’t go out at night- we are past that point in our life’s 🤣 We would guess there would still be a few open!
I thought this was about Fort Myers Beach. Most of the places mention are in Fort Myers and not on the island at all.
Okay, 👍 We this what we found was open and fun to do in the Ft Myers Beach area! Thanks - Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
The politics of economy will most likely drive out the lower income people once the re build is finished
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
Which one would you say is the most kid friendly?
Yikes- this is a tough question for us as we don't have kids. We don't recall seeing kids at any of them. However, we weren't looking for them either. We would say the Flee Market and beach would be a blast for kids & eating at The Dixie Fish Co. Sorry, we can't be more helpful with your question- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
@@ChasingOurSunshine No worries! We have been to the Dixie Fish company pre Ian with the kiddos and the dog, lol. I was just looking for a place to go to for Mother's day. The place in Captiva looks great for apps and cocktails. I need to try the Bimini bait shack as someone else recommended it. When you all are back, you should try any Pincher's that is by the water. We go to the Pincher's in Naples a lot and for a chain it's fine (kids eat free, good HH, and the location is great! :)
@@jenniferescobar9383 There was a full menu at Mucky Duck & the food looked good! Hope you find a good place to enjoy Mother's Day
If I wear white I’m the messiest eater, if I wear a pattern that will hide any splatter then I’m the neatest eater. Lol
Haha 😂!! That's a good plan!! Deb never buys anything white! It's an instant spill-on! 🤣 thanks- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
I could do without the sexual comments. 🤮
Okay- thanks for letting us know- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya