Special thanks to Southern Living Magazine for highlighting Tarpon Lodge in its Spring 2022 Issue: South’s Best — Your favorite Scenic Drives, Beach Towns, Barbecue Joints, Family Getaways, State Parks, Bakeries, and Resorts.

Spring 2022 Edition of Southern Living Magazine Features Tarpon Lodge

Senses of Adventure

Reconnect with all five of your senses in and around Fort Myers, where life rolls with the Florida tide and clocks run on island time.

Tarpon Lodge and Restaurant

History is always on the menu at this 1926 lodge across the street from ancient Calusa shell mounds. Dive into beautifully plated catches of the day and an addictive smoked fish dip with pickled jalapeños, onions, and scallions.


This is an excerpt from an article “Senses of Adventure” published in the Spring 2022 Issue of Southern Living Magazine.