Anchorage Review for Factory Bay

Reviewed by: Robert Antognoni, BellaVita, on Mar 14, 2025
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.5'

This anchorage was a good stop for 1 or 2 nights. Lots of boat traffic during the day. Plenty of room here, the first we were here there were 10 boats anchored.
Rose Marina now charges $10 to tie up to their dinghy dock and NO use of facilities. But for the price of a couple of drinks we used the dock at The Dolphin Tike Bar and Grill. It's a short walk to West Marine, Publix, Ace Hardware, and Bealles Outlet. There were plenty of options for dining out as well. Everything was less than a mile walk. Next time we will try Smokehouse Bay.

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Bridge comment on Tamiami Trail (Circus) Bridges

Comment by: Robert Antognoni, BellaVita, on Feb 25, 2025
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'

It's true, they want to be called Circus Bridge!

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