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Map of Southwest Florida

Marinatown - North Fort Myers
Main Office and Marinatown Fleet Base Directions


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  • By Land: Heading South on I-75 (i.e. from Tampa) From I-75 take Exit 158 (Tucker's Grade- Old Exit 27) west to US 41. Follow US 41 south for 16 miles to North Fort Myers. Turn right at Hancock Bridge Parkway (just past Burger King). Traveling west for 2 blocks, you will see Marinatown on your left. Turn in. Our office is in the building next to the restaurant.

  • By Land: Heading North on I-75 (i.e. from Naples, Miami) From I-75 take Exit 143 (Route 78-Old Exit 26) west to US 41, not Business 41. Make a left. Head south to Hancock Bridge Parkway. Turn right. You will see Marinatown  2 blocks on left. Turn in.
    Southwest Florida Yachts is in the office building adjacent to the restaurant. While on your cruise, please park in the main lot. SFY will not be responsible for the security of your car or its possessions.

  • By Air: Commercial Airlines You may fly directly into the Southwest Florida International Airport, since many major airlines serve Fort Myers via this airport. If you wish to take a taxi to our facility, have the driver take you to Marinatown in North Fort Myers. We can also recommend a limo service for convenient door-to-door service. If you want to rent a car, reserve your car early. Ask us for the latest information on car rentals, as some companies offer convenient drop-offs. Although most of your provisioning can be done within walking distance, you may prefer having an automobile at your disposal.

  • By Air: General Aviation Airports Page Field, in Fort Myers is closest to our Marinatown powerboat facility. Full FBO services: identifier: FMY; Lat/Lon: 26°35' N x 81°52' W; Phone: (239) 936-1443. Consult your A & FD or call Vic Hansen for more information.

  • By Sea: From the Gulf of Mexico you join the intracoastal Waterway by entering through the Sanibel Bridge. Follow the Waterway via the Caloosahatchee River heading East to Marker 52. At ICW Marker 52 turn North to enter the Marinatown channel. This channel will carry 4 feet draft at low tide (5-5-1/2' at high tide). Simply follow the markers to our well protected harbor. You will see the signs for Southwest Florida Yacht... Just tie up there and someone will direct you


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MARINATOWN IMAGES
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SFY Office

SFY Power Fleet

Harbourside Front

Harbourside Restaurant

Coconuts Restaurant

Coconuts Dockside

 

Paddlecreek Outfitters

 


Burnt Store Marina Resort
Burnt Store Fleet Base Directions
We are located on "N" Dock

  • By Land: Heading North on I-75 (i.e., from Naples, Miami) From I-75 take Exit 158 (Tucker's Grade-old Exit 27) west to US 41. Turn right (north) and go 1/2 mile in left lane. Watch for arrow sign to Burnt Store Marina Resort. Turn left (west) onto Notre Dame Blvd. Proceed west for 2 miles to County Road 765 (Burnt Store Road). Turn left (south) on Burnt Store Road and go approximately 7 miles.

  • By Land: Heading South on I-75 (i.e. from Tampa) Take Exit 161. Take Jones Loop Road west 1.3 miles across US 41. Jones Loop turns into Burnt Store Road. Take Burnt Store Road south to the marina entrance.

  • Inside Burnt Store Marina: Take Islamorada Road to Cape Cole Blvd., turn left and follow signs directing you to Southwest Florida Yachts. Park by the pool and walk in front of Yacht Club through the gate to N Dock. The SFY Office is a houseboat in the center of our sailing fleet.

  • By Air: Commercial Airlines - You may fly directly into the Southwest Florida International Airport since many major airlines serve the Fort Myers area via this airport. You may take a taxi to Burnt Store Marina Resort; however we recommend that you rent a car for provisioning.
    Note: Limo service is also available. We recommend that you arrange for this service prior to your arrival. We can assist you.

  • By Air: General Aviation Airports - Punta Gorda's Charlotte County Airport is closest to our Burnt Store Marina sailboat facility. Full FBO services; identifier PGD; Lat/Lon: 26°55' N x 81°59' W; Phone (239) 639-1101; Consult your A & FD or call Vic Hansen for more information.

  • By Sea: Use NOAA Chart #11426. Entrance at channel marker #2. Approximately 11 Nautical Miles from Boca Grande Pass and the intracoastal Waterway.


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Marinatown Marina 26° 38.5'N 81°53.0'W
Burnt Store Marina 26° 45.71' N 82° 04.20'W

BURNT STORE  IMAGES
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SFY Sailing Fleet

Shower and Laundry Facilities

Pool at the Marina Inn

Burnt Store Marina Deli

Marina Inn at Burnt Store

Porto Bello Restaurant at Burnt Store
 
Burnt Store Marina Pool
 

 

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Florida Sailing & Cruising School
3444 Marinatown Lane N.W. • North Fort Myers • Florida 33903
(239) 656-1339 (800) 262-7939 Fax (239) 656-2628
E-Mail: info@swfyachts.com

Marinatown Marina 26° 38.5'N 81° 53.0'W
Burnt Store Marina 26° 45.71' N 82° 04.20'W


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