HOLIDAY HARBOR MARINA & SUNSET GRILLE
August Newsletter
Holiday Harbor Marina
BACK TO SCHOOL
With most school districts starting their year in August, we hope you are able to get on the water with the family before getting caught up in school and school-related activities. A day of boating and swimming, followed by a family meal at Sunset Grille would be a great way to cap off summer.
TAX-FREE SALES
Get Marina and Grille apparel without paying state sales tax during the annual Florida sales tax holiday that runs through August!
RED SNAPPER TOURNAMENT RESULTS
Thank you to our customers who participated in our 7th annual red snapper tournament. The tournament ended July 31.
1st place – Aaron Moody – 32.4 lbs
2nd place – Eric Johnson – 18.2 lbs
3rd place – Josh Godwin – 11.6 lbs
We plan to host a similar event for the 2026 red snapper season and invite all of our account customers to plan now to participate.
We have extra 2025 tournament t-shirts available for purchase at our Main Marina and our North Store next to Sunset Grille.
Although the tournament is over, the fun isn’t over yet! See below for the FALL recreational snapper season!
Real-Time Weather Available
An automated, real-time weather station and a live video feed of local weather have been installed on the roof Holiday Harbor Marina.
Each can be accessed 24/7 at:
https://tempestwx.com/station/175202/grid
https://myholidayharbor.com/view-camera/
LABOR DAY WEEKEND:
IMPORTANT – For Our Storage Customers
The Labor Day weekend, August 29 through September 1, is another busy period at Holiday Harbor. In order to help assure everyone has an enjoyable boating experience, we ask that dry storage customers:
- Call at least 2 hours before you want your boat placed in the water.
- Recognize that there is not enough dock space at the Marina for all launched boats to stay in the water during the holiday period. Therefore, boats returned before closing will be returned to dry storage daily and boats returned after closing will be returned to dry storage early the next morning.
- Know that all wet slips are rented. Therefore, do not dock in wet slips. If you return after closing and the launch area is full, please use the fuel dock or the “T” dock used for docking at Sunset Grille. We will move your boat early the next morning. If you leave your boat out overnight and do not wish it returned to dry storage because you plan to use it the next day, please leave a message on the message board next to the office door. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.
- Keep the number of vehicles parking at the Marina to a minimum.
To ensure that all applicable customers are able to park, our parking restrictions will continue each weekend through Labor Day.
We appreciate customers’ help in making the Labor Day holiday weekend a great time for all.
RED SNAPPER SEASON
Although the 2025 summer recreational season for red snapper in both Florida state and federal waters ended July 31, the season will reopen on the following weekend dates in the fall:
Please check the FWC website for any updates or changes regarding these dates:
The recreational season is for those fishing for red snapper from private recreational vessels. Complete information for Florida waters, including open dates, gear requirements, size requirements, harvest limits and other requirements, can be found at:
http://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/snappers/
BLUE ANGELS HOMECOMING SHOW
We will provide updates about the event in future newsletters and on our website.
MARINA RENTAL ACCOMMODATIONS
The Marina has both an on-site one bedroom apartment and a three bedroom waterfront house (the Heron House) available for rent on a short-term basis. The rental of both the apartment and the house is handled by By the Sea Vacation Rentals. Complete information and reservations can be found here:
Sunset Grille
SCHOOL STARTING = FOOTBALL!.
Are you ready for some FOOTBALL? The season kicks-off on Saturday, August 23.
We have 6 big-screen TVs showing all of your favorite games that are broadcast. You can watch all of your teams compete while enjoying a delicious meal and drink.
SPECIALS
Pie – Pina Colada
Drink – Psychedelic Frog
Pineapple and orange juice, coconut rum, amaretto and midori – shaken, served over ice