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Boat Haven what an institution! Probably one of early Naples biggest employers (besides Publix). Living in Brookside I walked or drove by this place everyday as far back as I can remember. On weekend nights on the way home I would use the light from the Mercury Outboard Motors sign as a reference light to cross the highway to Davis Blvd. On Saturday nights this came in real handy being the beer I drank was having it’s usual after effects. In early 60’s Naples this was one of the biggest buildings I can recall kinda like a Naples Empire State Building to me. I only talked to Phil a couple of times toward the end his life & never got to thank him for the beer & the sign light he supplied for my weekend walks home.

Thanks Mr. Morse for all you did for Naples & for your daughter for telling me to get a life when I need to be told to. Also anyone remember the Hawaiian Pearl/Golden Orchid the pink & purple Edsel with that shark fin trunk lid? Yep we NEED a photo of that here, what a little missing piece of 60's & 70's Naples!