Boating; "THUNDER SUNDAY" ?

Is there a "THUNDER SUNDAY" back in the future of Fort Myers Beach? Rumor have it that a new and improved "THUNDER SUNDAY" location might be at Salty Sam's Marina. Not sure yet how soon or which restaurants will be the host but maybe both Parrot Key Caribbean Grill and The Big Game Waterfront Grill will co-host the events.

Anything that rumbles (noise) will have a Sunday. Offshore Powerboats need to be brought back to the beach and this may be a first step. Then there are the motorcycles loud, chromed, beautiful and exciting. I envision tee-shirts, food, fun, drinks and a charity dunk tank.

Of course it will be co-sponsored by radio, magazines and other vendors. There is so much parking that they could hold all the events in one day but it's better if they spread it out. I hope they have a chili cooking contest because the Dead End Canal Yacht Club has some killer recipes. Guaranteed to win!

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boatguy Ed said…
I was there last night and even tho they had a great duo singing all the newer oldies, the place was nearly empty. They need something to put them on the locals map like a BIG event regularly staged. I vote for Thunder Sunday even tho it is a lot of work it would bring a lot of people/bucks!
May 15, 2013 at 8:41 AM
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