Apr
1
Sat
[12-5pm] Pine Island Reader Rendezvous [14th Annual] @ Woody’s Waterside Pub
Apr 1 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

~ DON’T BE AN APRIL’S FOOL ~
You won’t want to miss this gathering …

Macomber's annual Pine Island Reader Rendezvous at Woody's Waterside Pub in St. James City, Florida on Pine Island

** COME BY LAND OR COME BY SEA **

Fans & friends are invited to the 14th Annual Pine Island Reader Rendezvous!
 Time for Wakians to celebrate the newest Peter Wake thriller, An Honorable War.
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Partial proceeds of the sales at this event supports Home For Our Troops

Homes for our Troops donation recipient from my 2017 Book Bash on April 1, 2017 - a 4 star charity on Charity Navigator
https://www.hfotusa.org
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Eat, drink, dance and mingle @Woody’s Waterside! Their menu has fresh seafood, slow-roasted pig,
and tropical drinks, featuring live island music by The Yard Dogs and the Cuban Duo!!  

Date: Saturday, April 01, 2017
Time: 12 noon – 5pm
Where: Woody’s Waterside / 3051 Stringfellow Rd. St. James City on Monroe Canal
Contact: tel # 239-283-5555 [Pine Island]

outside view of Macomber's annual Pine Island Reader Rendezvous at Woody's Waterside Pub in St. James City, Florida on Pine Island
Apr
4
Tue
SOLD OUT ~ [1pm-5pm] Alondra Sailing Cruise @ Tarpon Lodge Docks
Apr 4 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Macomber Tours on sailing ketch, Alondra, docked at Tarpon Lodge on Pine Island, FL

Macomber’s History Tour on Alondra
Tuesday, 04/04/17  [1pm–5pm] 

SOLD OUT

Alondra‘s port is the Tarpon Lodge docks
13771 Waterfront Dr. Bokeelia, FL  33922

http://www.PineIslandSailing.com
Tel # 239-233-3003 for details

(Six passengers maximum)

Theme: “Florida’s Crucial Role in the Spanish-American War”
Learn how this war changed the USA from a continental country into a global power
and how close we came to losing this war in Cuba.
Marvel at the fascinating personalities who led the way
and the related places of interest you can visit today.
This time in history changed Florida forever!
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Apr
5
Wed
Alternate Date Held For Alondra Voyage
Apr 5 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Apr
6
Thu
Cancelled – Macomber’s History Tour on Island Girl Charters
Apr 6 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Macomber Tours on Island Girl Charters at Pineland Marina on Pine Island, Florida

OUR APOLOGIES BUT THIS HAS BEEN CANCELLED
DUE TO A BAD WEATHER FORECAST

 Welcome Aboard!
Island Girl Charters ~ 45 ft. Catamaran
** RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED **

CUBA AND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA”
~ 500 Years of Sailors, Smugglers, and Spies
 ~

Find the perfect blend of coastal heritage and history while enjoying a unique, outdoor excursion on Island Girl 1 at Pineland Marina Thursday, April 6th from 9am – 12 noon. Come aboard for a fascinating narration by author and historian Robert N. Macomber, who will share tales featuring the unique five-century bond we share with the fabled island of Cuba, the intriguing characters who came here, and how they have influenced our culture to this day. Don’t miss out on this chance to also enjoy an incredible array of wildlife, relax in the tranquility of the islands, and feel refreshed by the tropical breeze. This is definitely the very best way to learn history!

Tickets: $100 per person [includes lunch, water, soft drinks & parking]
For voyage details, call Island Girl Charters # 239-633-8142 between 9am-4pm
[reservations required]
Find them at Pineland Marina [13921 Waterfront Dr. Bokeelia, FL 33922]
website: IslandGirlCharters.com

Apr
7
Fri
SOLD OUT ~ [1pm-5pm] Alondra Sailing Cruise @ Tarpon Lodge Docks
Apr 7 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Macomber Tours on sailing ketch, Alondra, docked at Tarpon Lodge on Pine Island, FL

Macomber’s History Tour on Alondra
Friday, 04/07/17  [1pm–5pm] 

SOLD OUT

Alondra‘s port is the Tarpon Lodge docks
13771 Waterfront Dr. Bokeelia, FL  33922

http://www.PineIslandSailing.com
Tel # 239-233-3003 for details

(Six passengers maximum)

Theme: “Florida’s Crucial Role in the Spanish-American War”
Learn how this war changed the USA from a continental country into a global power
and how close we came to losing this war in Cuba.
Marvel at the fascinating personalities who led the way
and the related places of interest you can visit today.
This time in history changed Florida forever!
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Apr
11
Tue
SOLD OUT ~ [1pm-5pm] Alondra Sailing Cruise @ Tarpon Lodge Docks
Apr 11 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Macomber Tours on sailing ketch, Alondra, docked at Tarpon Lodge on Pine Island, FL

Macomber’s History Tour on Alondra

Tuesday, 04/11/17  [1pm–5pm] 

SOLD OUT

Alondra‘s port is the Tarpon Lodge docks
13771 Waterfront Dr. Bokeelia, FL  33922

http://www.PineIslandSailing.com
Tel # 239-233-3003 for details

(Six passengers maximum)

Theme: “Florida’s Crucial Role in the Spanish-American War”
Learn how this war changed the USA from a continental country into a global power
and how close we came to losing this war in Cuba.
Marvel at the fascinating personalities who led the way
and the related places of interest you can visit today.
This time in history changed Florida forever!
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Apr
12
Wed
PRIVATE ~ ROA Naples/Marco Island
Apr 12 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Reserve Officers Association meeting welcomes author & historian Robert N. Macomber

 

RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF NAPLES & MARCO ISLAND

Apr
14
Fri
1pm Lakes Regional Library // Book Talk & Signing in South Ft. Myers, FL
Apr 14 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Lee County Library System in Southwest Florida

The Friends of Lakes Regional Library
Friday, 04/14/17 @ 1pm

Topic: “The Insider’s Story: Researching & Writing
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
[book signing to follow discussion]
15290 Bass Rd.  Ft. Myers, FL  33919
Tel # 239-533-4000 to learn more

Apr
15
Sat
SOLD OUT ~ [1pm-5pm] Alondra Sailing Cruise @ Tarpon Lodge Docks
Apr 15 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Macomber Tours on sailing ketch, Alondra, docked at Tarpon Lodge on Pine Island, FL

Macomber’s History Tour on Alondra

Saturday, 04/15/17  [1pm–5pm] 

SOLD OUT

Alondra‘s port is the Tarpon Lodge docks
13771 Waterfront Dr. Bokeelia, FL  33922

http://www.PineIslandSailing.com
Tel # 239-233-3003 for details

(Six passengers maximum)

Theme: “Florida’s Crucial Role in the Spanish-American War”
Learn how this war changed the USA from a continental country into a global power
and how close we came to losing this war in Cuba.
Marvel at the fascinating personalities who led the way
and the related places of interest you can visit today.
This time in history changed Florida forever!
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Apr
19
Wed
Alternate Date Held For Alondra Voyage
Apr 19 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm