Flippers on the Bay – Fort Myers Beach: Located at Lovers Key Resort, this Bayside Grill offers award-winning dining on the Bay.
There are no docks available and boaters wishing to dine must anchor on the mudflat. Pass under the bridge at the south side of Fort Myers Beach and Flippers will be on the right side of the bay. Call 239-765-1025.
FUN FACTS: Lovers Key Resort is located on the historic Black Island named for pirate Augustus Black. In 1821, Augustus Black was a Portuguese Pirate. To avoid capture, he hid his pirate ship, the Dona Rosalia, behind what is now known as Black Island.
Legend has it that Pirate Augustus Black has a vast treasure of gold. Right before he died, he told his neighbors to dig up his sandy floor and they would find a great treasure. Much to their surprise, they discovered a solid gold ball approximately five inches in diameter. Apparently, Augustus had melted his gold plunder so that it could not be identified.
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