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If you like fishing and care about the future of our fisheries and environment, you are bound to meet like-minded people from all walks of life brought together by their passion for fishing and conservation at the Islamorada Fishing Club.

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Dear Members,

Our annual closing date, September 21st, is fast approaching; we will reopen for Dinner on Tuesday, October 8th.

Although our staff will be on vacation, I will be available some days during the week. I will monitor the progress of construction at the New Building and will try to keep you updated.

Thank you to everyone for your support during our “Special Event Nights.” They are a huge success, and we look forward to continuing them when our Snowbirds return.

We are also planning some intimate dinners for all members interested in sponsorship and naming right opportunities.

The kitchen, bathrooms, and dining room on the second floor have begun framing, and they look great!

Sincerely,

Vinnie Feola
General Manager
Islamorada Fishing Club

Presidential Update
September 2024

Summer has been a little slower than normal at IFC, but it has given us some opportunities to try out a few dinner theme nights and trivia nights. Italian night has been a consistent hit and continues to bring in a respectable crowd on Wednesday nights. If you have not been in for Italian night, you are really missing some creative and delicious Italian fare options, which you can only find at IFC. Shrimp Fest, created by Vinnie and Chef Dave, has also been a hit, with many preparations that are sure to impress. I highly recommend that you make a point to visit the Club on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Our regular menu is still available on theme nights for those who are in the mood for our classics. Vinnie and Chef Dave are working on a revised menu for the season, and from what I have been told, we will have the old favorites and some great new choices that will keep the menu fresh.

We have been hosting Trivia Night with Randall (Be the Show) for the past several weeks on Tuesday nights. Trivia evenings started at 5:30 and ended around 6:30-7 PM in time for dinner reservations after. Each night, Vinnie and the team had special appetizers and happy hour during the games. The winning team of each round won a $20 gift certificate for IFC, and the overall winning team received a $40 gift certificate to use at the Club. In between rounds, random names were drawn for IFC swag. We will continue Trivia in the Fall as the season gets into swing. In the meantime, consider getting a team together, and let’s make Tuesday nights about some fun and friendly competition when we start back up.

The bar has received three new flat-screen TVs just in time for football season. We had an active crowd this past Saturday for lunch and College Football. If you are in town, you should really check out IFC for lunch and afternoon football on Saturday. Our lunch menu is the best in town, and the Bloody Marys are fantastic.

Progress on the new building is still moving quickly. We did have a few speed bumps with the plans and a couple of revisions, but we have managed to move forward. We hope to be able to host a walkthrough at some point once the site is a little further along. The view from both the second and third floors is incredible.

I hope to see you at IFC soon!

Sincerely,
Joe Roth, President
Board of Directors