Well, everyone thought that I was nuts when I opened up a Kayak shop in a strip mall next to a Publix. How could you ever have a kayak shop OFF the water??? Our easy solution was to offer free delivery for rentals. Its worked out wonderfully in the 3 years that we've been in business. We still have the most diverse rental fleet of kayaks and SUPs in the industry.
While we offer rentals all over Cape Coral, Punta Gorda, Burnt Store Marina and other areas, we do the majority of our Rentals, Tours, and Fishing Charters on Pine Island in the amazing little village of Matlacha (MATT-LA-SHAY). Matlacha is home to some of the best paddling water in the US. Shallow water with an abundance of sea-life and birds make this area home to just about any creature that a nature lover might want to see. Dolphins and Manatee are all over the place and the fishing is world class.
Where am I going with all of this? Well, we've done it. We found the PERFECT new home for the Florida Paddlesports retail store. Our new location is 2 doors down from the world famous Bert's Bar & Grill (www.bertsbar.us), and directly across Pine Island Rd from Andy's Island Seafood (www.andysislandseafood.com). We are adjacent to the wonderful Yellowdog Cottages (www.ouryellowdog.com). Since we are on the mainland side of the big bridge, the traffic is a little less congested then the island side of the bridge and while no parking is easy in Matlacha, we have spaces directly in front of the store, and our friends at Andy's will allow you to park across the street in their lot. Just make sure you buy some fresh fish while you are there! (not required, but you should! They have the freshest local and cold water fish in the area).
Kayakers and boaters will be able to arrive to our new location via water too. We will have floating docks available for kayakers, SUPs and Canoes, as well as dock space if you arrive by powerboat. We will continue to stock Kayaks, SUPs, and accessories. In addition, we will be expanding our Fly Fishing gear to accommodate all of the local and visiting fly fisherman to the area. Our rental process will not change. We still require 24hr notice for rentals and the rentals will still be delivered to many local launches, including: Matlacha Park, Sirenia Vista Park, Burnt Store Marina, and your rental house or residence on the water.
We couldn't be more excited. We will be operating from the new location starting on August 13th 2013. We will have abbreviated hours during August while making the transition and returning to normal business hours starting the first week of September. Make sure to visit our website for updates on hours. Don't forget, you can always buy online with us and make use of shipping or a pickup at our warehouse in Cape Coral. The transition will be worth it!!!
Our new address:
Florida Paddlesports
4299 Pine Island Rd NW
Matlacha FL 33993
239-214-8300
www.floridapaddlesports.com
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