Hybrid Herons and rare bird sightings in Southwest Florida

The sub-tropical environment of southwest Florida allows our plant and animal diversity to thrive. Fort Myers Beach is home to not only bottlenose dolphins, fish, and mangrove trees but we also boast a lot of....continue reading

How to gender a blue crab? It is so Crabtastic!

Blue Crab are a common crab found in our estuaries and near shore waters and we find them so crabtivating! They are a commercially important part of our seafood industry here at Fort Myers Beach....continue reading

Looking for something to do on Fort Myers Beach?

Fort Myers Beach Things To Do   Sand, sun, and warmth…. now what?   You’ve arrived in one of the most beautiful destinations in Florida, it’s time to take advantage of the beautiful landscapes, and....continue reading

Are manatees near Fort Myers Beach yet?

Manatee Migration: They’re On The Move!   Florida’s most famous gentle giant, the Florida Manatee, is on the move! Colder temperatures like those we experience in January and February on Fort Myers Beach bring these....continue reading

Estero Bay Keys

Estero Bay Islands   The collection of mangrove islands that dot the landscape of our area, also known as Estero Bay, are more than gnarled masses of roots. Each island within the Estero Bay habitat....continue reading

Fort Myers Beach New Year

Fort Myers Beach: 2017 Review Every end is just another beginning and 2017 was a year for the books! Thank you for being a part of the Good Time Charters family. This year we welcomed....continue reading

What to do for the holidays on Fort Myers Beach

Another year is wrapping up at Good Time Charters! The holiday season brings in both locals and visitors who are all seeking fun and interesting outdoor activities, especially during the most beautiful months to be....continue reading

Fort myers Beach cruising

The Gulf of Mexico: Our Playground and Yours! Good Time Charters is so lucky to have the Gulf of Mexico as not only our home, but our workplace as well. The Gulf of Mexico is....continue reading

Strange sealife on Fort Myers Beach

  Strange Items you find on the beach!   The beaches in Southwest Florida are a wonderland for the ardent sheller and also for the novice just discovering this fascinating hobby. As a visitor to....continue reading