Florida Archives – You Me and the Dock
Tony Scopel Posted onApril 3, 2023 Comments are off
Parrot Key Caribbean Grill’s Car Show is the hottest ticket going on the first and third Mondays in March & April. This free and open entry car show provides an opportunity for car enthusiast to mix it up the exhibitors. This event not only attracts some of the nicest cars and trunks in the…
Tony Scopel Posted onMarch 18, 2022March 18, 2022 Comments are off
The Ft Myers Beach Library Sandcastles will be quite the exhibit. Not only can you check out books, but enjoy many unique displays as well. When stepping off the elevator on the 3rd floor, to the left is a corner filled with one of the island’s greatest assets and that is its sand. The…
Tony Scopel Posted onDecember 24, 2021 Comments are off
It has been a very fortunate year for “You, Me and The dock”. Even though 2020 kept us stateside, we still managed to do quite a bit of traveling. From Ohio’s Amish Wine Country to Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay and along much of New England’s beautiful Atlantic coastline, we brought it to you in living…
Tony Scopel Posted onDecember 10, 2021 Comments are off
Florida’s Key West is a destination that could possibly have something for everyone. My name is Anthony. Many of you might know me from my past adventures. On a recent trip to Key West via the ferry, we took a few days to explore several family friendly attractions. Most people seem to associate Key…
Tony Scopel Posted onMarch 25, 2021March 25, 2021 Comments are off
When coming on or off Estero Island via the Matanzas Pass Bridge, you come onto San Carlos Island. Take the first street at the foot of the bridge – Main Street, and follow the signs to Parrot Key Caribbean Grill. Every 1st and 3rd Monday starting in November through April, Parrot Key’s Open Car Show…
Tony Scopel Posted onMarch 12, 2021March 12, 2021 Comments are off
I have be dreaming all week about this exciting adventure. When Saturday morning finally arrived, the sun was shinning and the sky was a bright blue! I knew it was going to be a great day. Right after a hearty breakfast, I began to gather my things up and head to Gulf Coast Town…
Tony Scopel Posted onMarch 1, 2021March 1, 2021 Comments are off
The day I purchased the Corvette, it was unbelievable. I actual did it. You know how many nights I spent dreaming about this day! You’ll never know how many. Now I am entering my first car show. I guess dreams do come true! All I can think about is car show preparation. Premium Productions…
Tony Scopel Posted onApril 10, 2020April 10, 2020 Comments are off
My name is Anthony. I am a travel writer for You, Me and The Dock. I had the opportunity, along with a few buddies to spend a day fishing. We chartered Captain Jeff and his boat which is docked at a private harbor on Isles of Capri. The Captain’s 28 foot – center console…
Tony Scopel Posted onMarch 6, 2020March 6, 2020 Comments are off
Southwest Florida wasn’t just rows of palm trees, miles of white sand beaches and Caribbean fed Gulf water. Early settlers set out in search for new homesteads. Several of them ventured to South West Florida. They didn’t find beach bars and gated communities filled with condos and patio homes. One of those pioneers was…