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      South Florida





      Dock ‘n’ Dines









      South Florida (USA)





































                             Along with its warm and sunny year-round                        —   Sailor’s Return, Stuart.
                             climate, another thing that makes South Florida                 On the St. Lucie River just west of the
                             such a hot yachting destination is the large                    soaring Roosevelt Bridge, this popular
                                                                                             spot was opened by local culinary
                             number of waterfront restaurants with convenient                couple Tracy and Bob Davis in 2007,
                             docks along the IntraCoastal Waterway (ICW).                    in partnership with entrepreneur
                             Universally referred to as “dock ‘n’ dines,” these              Wayne Huizenga, former owner of the
                             boater-friendly eateries range from tacky tiki huts             Floridian golf resort on the opposite
                                                                                             shore. Huizenga developed Sunset
                             to sublime dining establishments, but they all give             Bay Marina & Anchorage, which
                             owners the opportunity to show off their yachts—                surrounds Sailor’s Return. Yachts up
                             and their docking skills—before sitting down                    to 50 feet can tie up at the courtesy
                             to a meal overlooking the water. Here’s a look                  dock or you can book a bigger slip
                                                                                             in the marina. Fresh seafood is the
                             at a handful of upscale dock ‘n’ dines you might                fare, although carnivores can find a
                             consider visiting by yacht or tender the next time              tender filet mignon. Be sure to stay
                             you are in the area.                                            for a fiery sunset over the St. Lucie.
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