Conditions around Naples, FL

[Finrod]

From what I can tell here, opportunities in Florida are limited. However, I plan to be in Naples next month and will have some free time and would love to spend it playing BJ. Any comments about XXSeminole Casino ImmokaleeXX or other opportunities within a reasonable taxi drive?

[FLASH1296]

" ... within a reasonable taxi drive?"

The Seminole Immokalee Casino is far from civilization, I assure you; (literally)
in the middle of the swamp, miles east of the Corkscrew Nature Conservancy.

[Diver]

Originally Posted by FLASH1296

" ... within a reasonable taxi drive?"

The Seminole Immokalee Casino is far from civilization, I assure you; (literally)
in the middle of the swamp, miles east of the Corkscrew Nature Conservancy.

While it's generally true that the town of Immokalee is a rough place, the casino isn't in the middle of a swamp; it's (literally) on the edge of town and just off the freeway. Corkscrew is worth a stroll for anyone interested in actually being in a swamp while staying high and dry.

[HockeXpert]

Originally Posted by Diver

While it's generally true that the town of Immokalee is a rough place, the casino isn't in the middle of a swamp; it's (literally) on the edge of town and just off the freeway. Corkscrew is worth a stroll for anyone interested in actually being in a swamp while staying high and dry.

If by freeway you mean a little two lane country road that they don't charge to drive on, you are correct. The nearest highway (with more than one lane in each direction) is about 20 miles away from Immokalee. Flash is right, Immokalee is in the middle of a swamp.

To the OP, to get to Immokalee from anywhere, you need to rent a car unless you can find a casino shuttle. You may want to research the Big M boat in nearby Fort Myers and see if that meets your needs.

[Finrod]

Thanks for the info so far. It is true I am completely unfamiliar with the area. I found a little bit about the Bog M boat previously. Didn't sound too promising. Anyone have the scoop?

[Diver]

Originally Posted by HockeXpert

If by freeway you mean a little two lane country road that they don't charge to drive on, you are correct. The nearest highway (with more than one lane in each direction) is about 20 miles away from Immokalee. Flash is right, Immokalee is in the middle of a swamp.

To the OP, to get to Immokalee from anywhere, you need to rent a car unless you can find a casino shuttle. You may want to research the Big M boat in nearby Fort Myers and see if that meets your needs.

I must be remembering incorrectly because I thought Hwy 29 was a divided highway before it enters Immokalee. Perhaps it's all a matter of perspective, but I think saying that casino is in the middle of a swamp is like saying the Mirage is in the middle of the desert.

[paddywhack]

Originally Posted by Diver

I must be remembering incorrectly because I thought Hwy 29 was a divided highway before it enters Immokalee. Perhaps it's all a matter of perspective, but I think saying that casino is in the middle of a swamp is like saying the Mirage is in the middle of the desert.

Nah, Hwy 29 is divided within Immokalee but 2 lane otherwise. It might not be exactly in a swamp but close enough. Not much else around for 30 miles or so until you hit Ft. Myers unless you count the metropolis of Lehigh Acres

[FLASH1296]

Immokalee is basically a migrant farm laborer community.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immokalee,_Florida

[SWFL Blackjack]

Originally Posted by paddywhack

Nah, Hwy 29 is divided within Immokalee but 2 lane otherwise. It might not be exactly in a swamp but close enough. Not much else around for 30 miles or so until you hit Ft. Myers unless you count the metropolis of Lehigh Acres

Yes, there are pretty much only 3 ways to Seminole Casino Immokalee; State Road 82 from Fort Myers, Immokalee Road from Naples, or State Road 29 from Alligator Alley (I-75).

Immokakee does border the Everglades, so it is more on the edge of a swamp, rather than in the middle of one.

As for games in the Naples area, your two main choices are Immokalee or the Big M in Fort Myers. Since this is low season, the Big M is closed and will resume sailing Friday, September 16. If you are looking for High Limits, you can find playable $25, $50, and $100 mins at Immokalee. Good luck as their HL pit has 8 BJ tables and a floor person watching each one. Eyes will be on your bet sizes. Big M is a much better alternative if you are in the area after the 16th. PM me for more details.

(Interesting side note: I did speak to a pit boss at Immokalee who did show me a diagram of what the Casino's new hotel will look like, so it looks like you'll not only be able to play in the middle of nowhere, you'll be able to stay in the middle of nowhere.)