Morning Blog

Good morning Everyone,

Well, it may be frigid up North but we are freezing here as well. In the 30s this morning. The good news is, as always, we'll see 65 today and 75 tomorrow. One day last week it was 96 degrees warmer here than in Chicago! Beautiful blue sky today and calm seas now that the wind has died.

It's been all about the restaurant for a couple of weeks now. On Thursday last week we had our first of three private opening parties for friends and neighbors. Great time was had by all I am happy and proud to say. Over 150 each night and on Sunday we opened to the public to a packed house! Here's a few photos for you to enjoy.

Check out the menu at http://www.bayfrontbistro.com/.

Season is cranking up now and there's lots of activity around the marina with members comings, goings and enjoying the member clubroom faciilities. Our docks are again filling up as people are realizing we are open and construction is over. Short term and long term slip renters are enjoying the new facilities, especially the heated pool and BBQ deck.

The rental boat business is usually an indicator of the economy but it seems we are still bucking the tide. In December business was up 20% and in January we are sure to finish at least 50% ahead of each of the past two years! Our boats are the best and you can enjoy a wonderful day out on the beaches or just cruising the area watching the Dolphins play.

Congratulations to Kim DeGuerre. Kim is our Ship Store/Retail manager and she won the 2008 Employee of the Year Award for her outstanding dedication and service throughout the year.

Well, busy busy so have to go. Stop in for happy hour and have a drink before dinner. The Lolly Pop Lamb Chops are incredible and the Sweetfire Shrimp appetizer is amazing!

Happy and safe boating!

Joe

2009!

Good Day Everyone,

Well, it's 2009. What a year it has been here. First let me wish everyone who takes the time to read these blogs a very happy and prosperous new year from all of us here at Snook Bight Yacht Club & Marina and Bayfront Bstro.

The restaurant is looking really spectacular now. It is going to be so special and beyond your imagination! We will open for our first night of food, wine and entertainment on the 18th of this month. You can check out the menu on line at www.bayfrontbistro.com. Make a reservation now for Valentine's Day. We're filling up fast for that special night. You can also call 239-463-FOOD and speak directly to the staff.

Gas prices dropped like a rock for 2 months but, as we all know, they are back on the rise. Marina price today is $2.649 and that is the lowest on the beach at the moment. The prices are changing very fast now and it all depends on the day we buy but we are trying hard to maintain our price advantage. Diesel is also changing often. Today we are $2.67

Boat Rental business was crazy over the holiday and I am delighted to say that we had a nice increase over the same peiod last year which is a good return to our usual monthly increases over previous years. Maybe folks are starting to gain confidence in the economy again.

Looking for a home for your boat? We would love to have you here and our dry storage can take anything up to 45' in length so give Jill a call and discuss our lease and purchase options.

Time to get back to work. Lots of to do to get the restaurant ready! Hope to see you soon.

Joe