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Celebrating 30 Years of Service
Fish Tale Boats is celebrating 30 years as a family-owned, locally operated marine dealership serving Fort Myers, Naples, and Bonita Springs — from Bruce Fricke's boat-washer-to-owner start in 1996 to today, led by Diane Fricke and run by sons Travis and Justin.
Ride & Decide 2025 Open House Recap
On October 25, 2025, Fish Tale Boats hosted the Ride & Decide 2025 Open House at our Fort Myers location, welcoming customers, friends, and new faces for a day dedicated to boating. Guests enjoyed a lively mix of new model previews, on-water demos, great food, and community connection. The event
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2025-2026 Boat Show Season Kickoff
Boat season is back! Southwest Florida is gearing up for a great lineup of events in 2025 and 2026. Fish Tale Boats is excited to be a big part of the action! If you haven’t attended a boat show (or just can’t wait to get back), this article will highlight the best events of the year and walk you th
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Why Attend a Boat Show This Year? Benefits for Boaters and Buyers
Attending a boat show offers numerous advantages for anyone considering purchasing a boat or simply interested in the maritime world. Whether you’re a seasoned boater or a first-time buyer, the benefits of attending a boat show include gathering information, getting inspired, and making well-informe
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2024 – 2025 Boat Show Season Overview
The 2024-2025 boat show season is packed with exciting events! Join us in attending these premier boat shows across Southern Florida to explore the latest models, meet industry experts, and immerse yourself in the vibrant boating community. Here’s what you can look forward to:
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Bonita Bay Marina 2024 Boat Show on for Feb. 23-25
Bonita Bay Marina announced the return of its annual Boat Show, to be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23 and Saturday, Feb. 24, and Sunday, Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 27598 Marina Pointe Dr. Southwest, Bonita Springs.
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Ride and Decide 2023 Weekend Recap
From October 20th to 22nd, 2023, Fish Tale Boats hosted the Ride and Decide 2023 Open House event at our South Fort Myers location, marking a triumphant return after a brief pause since 2020. This event was a celebration of the boating lifestyle that we embody here at Fish Tale, and it brought boati
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2023 – 2024 Boat Show Season Overview
The 2023-2024 boat show line-up is an impressive one! Don’t miss out on attending any of these annual boat shows in Southern Florida— they are sure to be a great time:
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2022 – 2023 Boat Show Season Overview
Mark your calendars— the 2022 – 2023 boat show season is just around the corner! And that means plenty of boat shows to enjoy around Southwest Florida. Here is a sneak peek into what you can expect to find from SWFL boat dealers at the upcoming boat shows this season.
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Upcoming 2022 Boat Shows
2022 is just around the corner and with it, you can expect another year of exciting, fun, and informative boat shows in Southwest Florida!
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What to Expect at the 2021 Fort Myers Boat Show
The 2021 Fort Myers boat show is just around the corner! Hosted by the Southwest Florida Marine Industries Association, the event will take place from November 11 to November 14 at the historic downtown riverfront. The show will kick off at 10 am every day until 6 pm, except the last day which will
Read More2020 Bonita Springs Boat Show Recap
With the Bonita Springs Boat Show, 2019-2020 boat show season has come to an end. We had a great time over the past few months meeting everyone that came to the boat shows around Southwest Florida and saw our stock of new boats from our manufacturers: Grady-White, Robalo, Chaparral, and Premier Pont
Read More2020 Miami International Boat Show Recap
Last weekend, our sales team attended the 2020 Miami International Boat Show. The boat show was February 13-17th at the Miami Stadium Park & Basin. The annual event is produced by the National Marine Manufacturers Association where all the best boat manufacturers get together to exhibit their be
Read More2020 Naples Boat Show Recap
The Naples Boat Show is the largest premier recreational show in the Naples-Marco Island area. We continued our participation in the Naples Boat Show this year, on land at the Naples Airport and in the water at the Naples City Dock (with a complimentary shuttle service).
Read More2019 Fort Myers Boat Show Recap
We had a great time last month at the 2019 Fort Myers Boat Show!
Read MoreRide & Decide Open House Recap
We had a great time a couple weeks ago at our Ride & Decide Open House Event! The event was held to let all of our customers get the first look and get the best deals on some of the newest 2020 models from our top boat manufacturers: Robalo, Grady-White, Chaparral & Premier Pontoons.
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