We hope that spirit is part of Doc Ford's Fort Myers Beach Rum Bar & Grille, too. But the real hearts, heads and souls behind this establishment, aren't fictional. They are real people; people savvy enough to envision a whole new concept in bars. "A rum bar? What's a rum bar?" we were asked.

They are people creative enough to design an entirely different kind of sports bar concept. "You're gonna have gourmet finger food? Sports bars don't serve great food", we were told...well this one does.

So credit the owners and the chef for having a vision, and then finding the energy, taste and chutzpah to make that vision reality. Being with them reminds me of my old marina family, back when I was a fishing guide at Tarpon Bay. They're quirky and fun and gifted. They've made it work, and I'm proud to have played a small part.

-- Randy Wayne White	His Latest Best Selling Novel