MUCKY DUCK RESTAURANT CELEBRATES 35 YEARS

‐skirts and bell bottoms and most men wore beards or mustaches, and the top song on the radio was Silly Love Songs by Paul McCartney and Wings. January 29, 1976 was the same year a local eating establishment was founded as a tropical take on an olde English Pub theme, the Mucky Duck Restaurant on Captiva Island. The restaurant, which has become famous for its sunset views, delicious food and a tradition of vacationers and islanders is celebrating 35 years of business with a celebration on Jan. 30, 1 p.m. to dusk, at 11546 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva Island. Parking will be available at the restaurant and our parking lot attendants will have suggestions to other locations during the day. Carpooling could be a great idea!

The year was 1976, the US was celebrating its bicentennial, the Concorde made its first commercial flight, a little known governor from Georgia Jimmy Carter became president. The fashion featured mini 35 th Anniversary Mucky Duck merchandise will be available for purchase. A portion of the events proceeds will benefit The Heights Foundation, a grassroots organization that works to break the cycle of poverty in the Harlem Heights neighborhood, located just off of the islands in the Iona McGregor area.

Starting at 1:00 pm. Nashville musicians and Grammy winner Brent Moyer will perform with Joe Sun, quoted by Johnny Cash as the best new singer to come into Nashville. At 2:30 to sunset will be The Yard Dogs, performing original uplifting and entertaining music which blends Zydeco, blues, blue grass, Cajun, country, folk and rock which they call "Florida Swamp Music". Barbecue and refreshments will be served. Admission of $30 will include food, fun, a day on the beach and 2 free drink tickets. Commemorative 35

 CELEBRATE 35 YEARS on Captiva, the world’s most beautiful island."  "I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than to create a beach party atmosphere at the Duck capped off with a spectacular sunset," said Mucky Duck Partner Victor Mayeron, who also serves as volunteer president of the board of directors for the Heights Foundation. "We’ll have great food, music and typical Mucky Duck hospitality as we

Great Shelling on Sanibel Island !

The past month has been a great time to collect the many varieties of shells that wash up on Sanibel Island.  Sanibel is known as one of the top 10 best shelling locations in the world.  The reason there are so many shells lining the beaches is the shape of the island as well as the currents that surround it.  Sanibel and Captiva island jut out from the coast of Fort Myers beach in a east west position.  Most barrier islands hug the coast in a north south position.  Because of Sanibels unique position it becomes a basket for shells.

While the weather during the day for the past month has been a sunny mid 70's at night the temperature has dropped to the 50's-60's.  We even had a couple nights in the 40's.  This cold night weather causes the shells to lose grip of the bottom of the sea floor.  Soon they are found washed up on the sandy white beaches like little treasures just waiting to be found. 

Below is a picture of  the beautiful shells we have found recently.

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