wildblue 7 #1 February 7, 2002 Is there usually a DZ here? Sarasota Bradenton AirportWebsite? Directions? etc etcNever argue with stupid people.They just drag you down 2 their level & beat you with experience Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgoper 0 #2 February 7, 2002 did you check out the dropzones section on this website? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #3 February 7, 2002 well of course I did.... didn't see it listedNever argue with stupid people.They just drag you down 2 their level & beat you with experience Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #4 February 7, 2002 I've never heard of one being in Sarasota. Maybe Tampa is your best bet on the west coast. But, if you're going there, Sarasota is a great place to visit...that's where I grew up.AndreaThe brave may not live forever, but the timid may not live at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #5 February 7, 2002 mm.. ok.. what's the one close to Sarasota/Bradington area? Naples? Tampa?Never argue with stupid people.They just drag you down 2 their level & beat you with experience Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #6 February 7, 2002 Tampa is about an hour or so away, and I think Naples is about 2 1/2-3 hours away.AndreaThe brave may not live forever, but the timid may not live at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nws01 0 #7 February 7, 2002 Naples is currently doing beach jumps at Ft. Myers beach instead of at Immokalee Airport. Using a C-182 to 10 K and meeting up at Page Field near Fort Myers. They are a small dz and having troubles with the insurance since 9/11 but I am going down on Saturday to do the first Naples Beach Jump. Must have a USPA C License if you are interested. However, I believe there is a new dz near Sarasota but I can not remember the name. Sorry.Nathan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkM 0 #8 February 7, 2002 There used to be a Skydive America near Naples, think they called it "The origional Skydive America" or something so as not to confuse it with Skydive America Palm Beach, which was really the origional one(I think).Ah screw it dude, can't you just hit the east coast of Florida instead? There's about 100 DZs on this side. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nws01 0 #9 February 7, 2002 It is called Skydive Naples now. It was the first one until someone else took the name. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #10 February 7, 2002 There used to be a DZ east of Sarasota, in Wachula.....I think it was called Suncoast Skydiving.. I don't know if they are still around or not.....other than that, I'd say your closest DZ is ZHills..Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #11 February 7, 2002 So, what is the deal with Skydive Naples jumping in Ft. Myers. Laura and I will be in Punta Gorda for about 3 or 4 days and I think that is damn close to Ft. Myers. Anymore info would be appreciated.Thanks!JumpinDuo.com...come and sign the guestbook. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #12 February 7, 2002 Quote So, what is the deal with Skydive Naples jumping in Ft. Myers. Laura and I will be in Punta Gorda for about 3 or 4 days and I think that is damn close to Ft. Myers. Anymore info would be appreciated. Uhhhh...... http://www.skydivenaples.com 'Nuff said?! Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #13 February 7, 2002 Mike...I checked that out but they don't say anything about jumping on the beach in Ft Myers. What gives?Here is what I'm talking about:QuoteNaples is currently doing beach jumps at Ft. Myers beach instead of at Immokalee Airport. Using a C-182 to 10 K and meeting up at Page Field near Fort Myers. They are a small dz and having troubles with the insurance since 9/11 but I am going down on Saturday to do the first Naples Beach Jump. Must have a USPA C License if you are interested.Did I miss something??JumpinDuo.com...come and sign the guestbook. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #14 February 8, 2002 Sorry, I meant to link the "Contact Us" page.. It's best to contact the DZ to find out..Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #15 February 8, 2002 Oh ok. Hehe....BTW...do you keep on invisible all the time now? (talkin about AIM).JumpinDuo.com...come and sign the guestbook. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nws01 0 #16 February 8, 2002 Naples IS meeting up at Page Field in Fort Myers and jumping out over Fort Myers Beach and landing at the Holiday Inn. Call the dz at 1.888.447.JUMP to find out more. It is a small plane and I know they have tandems so call before you come. It might be closed the dz'ers only. I used to jump there all the time but I have been in Orlando for a few weeks and missed out on the info. I got a call from some jumpers there...it is happening...and I am jumping. Call.Nathan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nws01 0 #17 February 8, 2002 This was just planned because of the insurance problems and they are getting a new building at Immokalee and it is not there yet. So instead of not jumping they are doing beach jumps! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #18 February 8, 2002 What happened to the Westwind that you had?Murphy's Laws of Love - If the person isn't taken, there's a reason for that... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nws01 0 #19 February 8, 2002 Collier County was going to make Jim West, the owner, have insurance on it whenever the dz already had all the insurance. Has to do with 9/11 and I am sure that kid who crashed in Tampa. This county is harsh. They are trying to work out the details but I believe they will be doing beach jumps until it is all figured out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #20 February 8, 2002 QuoteAh screw it dude, can't you just hit the east coast of Florida instead? There's about 100 DZs on this side.Cause I'm going to be in Ft Myers for a day or two to visit family, so I thought I'd hit another DZ or two while I was there - just trying to figure out who is where. I thought I read something about beach jump in sarasota too, which would work out well. Clewiston is over there somewhere too... wonder if they still have that Cessna 195 ... Never argue with stupid people.They just drag you down 2 their level & beat you with experience Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkM 0 #21 February 8, 2002 QuoteClewiston is over there somewhere too... Yeah, Clewiston is up near Lake Okeechobee I think, southern tip. Skydive American PB is on the SE end of the same lake.Closest to Myers would be skydive Naples then I think. How long you staying down for? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #22 February 8, 2002 get into tampa friday night late, planning on going right to lake wales for the weekend. Not sure where I"ll end up after that. Gonna be in Ft Myers at least Thursday.leaving tampa sundayNever argue with stupid people.They just drag you down 2 their level & beat you with experience Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nws01 0 #23 February 8, 2002 Fort Myers Beach Jumps are off. Someone could not get everything together. This sucks.Nathan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
