Tarpon Tales is a Newsletter from your friends at Cabbage Key & Tarpon Lodge in Pineland, Florida.

Warm Gulf breezes, spectacular sunsets and starlit nights are making our summer bright and happy here at Tarpon Lodge and Cabbage Key. If you haven’t spent time with us over the summer months, we invite you to experience the nuances of a different season in our special corner of the world.

We are also thinking ahead to fall happenings and events, and our staff has much in store for your next visit. In the meantime, please send us your favorite photos and stories from the time you have spent with us – we may include them in our newsletter or post on our blog or social media pages.
Thank you for being part of our Tarpon Lodge & Cabbage Key family!

All the best,
The Wells Family

What’s Biting?

Catch a local fishing report from Captain Erik Flett, Native Attitude Charters

Tarpon season has been great these past few months, but the big numbers are starting to dwindle. Right now, snook abound in and around the passes on live bait. And you can always find trout up on the grass flats, catchable with live or artificial bait. And some more good news…there have been quite a few snappers around.

Cabbage Key…the key to the perfect rehearsal dinner

Whether you are boating from nearby Captiva, Boca Grande or the shores of Pine Island, wedding guests will tell you that Cabbage Key is the perfect spot for a fun, relaxed rehearsal dinner. Our staff will welcome your group with our signature “Cabbage Creeper” as they disembark at our dock, and pirates may serenade your guests at dinner. Fantastic memories begin here and set the tone for a wonderful wedding weekend. And don’t worry about a late evening – we have a beautiful selection of cabins and rooms for overnight stays.

Jenny Rando of Captiva Cruises says, “Cabbage Key and Tarpon Lodge are two of my favorite venues. The island destinations provide our passengers with a fun, unique way to get to know our area. Guests really enjoy the trip out there with drinks and appetizers while seeing dolphins along the way. Plus, we have known and worked with the Wells family for more than 20 years, and we adore them!” Captiva Cruises has been in business for more than 30 years, accommodating groups of 24 to 148, departing from South Seas Resort and McCarthy’s Marina.

Wine Alert: Announcing our next series of Wine Tasting Dinners

Our guests were “wined and dined” last season during a series of three global wine dinners. We’re excited to announce that we will continue to introduce new wines to our region, paired with delectable menu selections by our master chef! Save the date October 11 – we’re going Italian! Followed up by November 15 and 16 featuring Keenan Wine. More details coming soon!

Hearing Wedding Bells?

We love weddings! At Tarpon Lodge, we partner with our wedding couples every step of the way to make their dreams come true. What could be more romantic than water views, magnificent sunsets, and the perfect island ambience? Click here to see our latest wedding story: Picture Perfect Wedding: Magical moments sparkle at Melissa and Michael’s Wedding

We would love to help you or your loved ones plan their special day – please call 18 months to one year before your wedding so we can save your date.

Celebrations abound!

Summer time is wedding time! We celebrated four weddings during the past five weeks, plus a family reunion and two fun-filled fishing tournaments!

Special occasions on the horizon?

We love celebrations! At Tarpon Lodge, we partner with our wedding couples every step of the way to make their dreams come true. What could be more romantic than water views, magnificent sunsets, and the perfect island ambience?

Plus, we can help create your most memorable occasions – birthday parties, family reunions, retirement parties and more. Please call us to save the date!

News from the Chef

What’s on the menu? Whether you stop in for lunch or dinner, you know that Chef is cooking up something delicious. In keeping with our seasonal, local approach, our summer special includes Pine island Sun Ray Clams whenever they are available. Plus, now that Florida watermelons are here, they are the perfect complement to our popular bronze shrimp appetizer.

Hope to see you at our restaurant soon!

Tarpon Lodge and Cabbage Key in the news!

We are excited to report that we have recently appeared in several regional and national publications – take a look!

We want to connect with you!

We love your photos, comments and feedback, so please stay in touch with us. Whether it’s on Facebook, Instagram, email or phone, we always look forward to hearing from you.

(239) 283-3999 / info@tarponlodge.com / 13771 Waterfront Drive, Bokeelia, FL 33922

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