The Wreck Bar Survives!!!

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T Tangaroa-Ru Member Surf's Up, Los Angeles! Joined: Aug 04, 2006 Posts: 413	T Tangaroa-Ru Posted posted on Fri, Jan 8, 2010 2:08 PM Our beloved Marina the Mermaid informed me this morning that, despite extensive remodeling on the (formerly named) Yankee Clipper Hotel in Ft. Lauderdale... (tribal drum roll, please...) THE WRECK BAR HAS SURVIVED!!! In fact, they even removed the large, obnoxious TV to reveal another hidden porthole! Perhaps some "aloha/thank you" notes from all of us to the new GM of this hotel are in order! I have been told the renovation has made the grand old place look even more like a ship again, and the style is very "South Beach". But, mainly, it seems they saw the wisdom of keeping such a unique bar intact. I know we will all enjoy visiting there again, and cheering on our favorite exotic-aquatic friend. [ Edited by: Tangaroa-Ru 2010-01-08 14:22 ]
TB Trader Bob Member Gold Coast, tropical paradise Joined: Nov 29, 2009 Posts: 75	TB Trader Bob Posted posted on Fri, Jan 8, 2010 2:14 PM Great News! Another icon to visit when I make it over there in my travels. Trader Bob
T thejab Grand Member (1 year) Tradewinds Apartments, Alameda, CA Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 2992	T thejab Posted posted on Fri, Jan 8, 2010 2:49 PM they even removed the large, obnoxious TV Miracles do happen! Three cheers!!!
T tikibob Tiki Socialite Charleston, South Carolina Joined: Jun 24, 2002 Posts: 269	T tikibob Posted posted on Fri, Jan 8, 2010 3:21 PM That is fantastic! It mentions the name "Wreck Bar" in the website talking about the renovation. More Info: http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=664
B bigbrotiki Tiki Socialite Tiki Island, above the Silverlake Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 11621	B bigbrotiki Posted posted on Fri, Jan 8, 2010 3:41 PM Fantastic! Marina's habitat restored for good! Thank yo to all who raised a voice of concern about the fate of the place!
T TikiG Tiki Socialite Riverside, California Joined: Jun 17, 2008 Posts: 1560	T TikiG Posted posted on Fri, Jan 8, 2010 3:54 PM Yes! I'll be checking the Wreck Bar out in June -when I'll be in Florida for Hukilau 2010. CAN'T WAIT!! Thanks for the great news!
T tikiyaki Tiki Socialite The Exotic Port of REDONDO BEACH, CA Joined: May 18, 2004 Posts: 2725	T tikiyaki Posted posted on Fri, Jan 8, 2010 4:08 PM YES ! Someone has a BRAIN !
JD Johnny Dollar Tiki Socialite Flyover, Missourah Joined: Oct 01, 2003 Posts: 3159	JD Johnny Dollar Posted posted on Fri, Jan 8, 2010 4:21 PM WOW! there in february - sure to spend some quality time there.
MTFEM Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid! Member Places tropical, aquatic, & unknown Joined: May 20, 2008 Posts: 52	MTFEM Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid! Posted posted on Sat, Jan 9, 2010 11:00 AM Aloha everyone, from a VERY HAPPY FISHTAILED WAHINE!!! All the last bits of including decorating, stocking & such for the rest of the hotel will be finishing up within the next couple of weeks to prepare for the re-opening on the 22nd of the month- Here are the snaps from the "preview"~ This is the view from the lobby walking toward the the areas where the Wreck Bar and restaurant are. Directly in front is a business lounge area. As you can see- it is very South Beach now. All the copper & patina nautical work is now gone from the lobby. You can imagine my feelings as I cautiously walked through the hall, not knowing what was to become of my beloved habitat... There she is! In the midst of all the contemporary decor, the Wreck Bar stands like a gorgeous wooden time capsule. A pocket door has been added to the entrance. It's capacity now seats about 75 people. The dance floor and nautical bar across from it are no longer there. The gift shop has also been moved, replaced by a concession stand. The nearby restaurant is now fully South Beach-ized, with it's wooden sculptures removed. The interior here remains intact, with some very minor changes- upholstery was replaced with a muted gold color, and that horrid giant TV is now history. A concealed aquarium porthole is now again revealed & takes it's rightful place. The aquariums have been switched to saltwater, fully stocked with marine fish. (Alas, those stolen Wreck Lounge signs were never found.) I walked in, and sat on the bench. Looking all around- eyes welling up with a small tears of happy relief, I finally exhaled. This, my Tikipile comrades, was my longest breath-hold. Thank you all so very much from the bottom of my heart for all your support & encouragement. To have such wonderful Ohana is truly my most valued of treasures. Here's to a wonderful 2010 full of Mai-Tais and swims~ I'll be waiting at the porthole! With great sincerity, affection and appreciation, Your humble tiki-servant, ~~Marina~~
G GROG Grand Member (1 year) Tujunga Joined: Jun 21, 2006 Posts: 7548	G GROG Posted posted on Sat, Jan 9, 2010 11:12 AM Yay!!
T Tikifan1 Member Missouri Joined: Dec 24, 2009 Posts: 71	T Tikifan1 Posted posted on Sat, Jan 9, 2010 11:23 AM Awesome! I'd love to visit the Wreck someday.
G GatorRob Member Orlando Joined: Aug 20, 2004 Posts: 1784	G GatorRob Posted posted on Sat, Jan 9, 2010 3:28 PM Fantastic!! So glad to see the place is still all in one piece. What a relief! We can't wait to get back. Thanks Marina!
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Sat, Jan 9, 2010 4:20 PM YEAH!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait to see it in all it's glory in February!!!!!
T TikiMango Member Satellite Beach, FL Joined: Jun 17, 2008 Posts: 798	T TikiMango Posted posted on Sat, Jan 9, 2010 4:47 PM Truly awesome news! Glad to hear (and see) it.
B beadtiki Tiki Socialite Bothell, Washington Joined: Aug 24, 2007 Posts: 930	B beadtiki Posted posted on Sat, Jan 9, 2010 5:15 PM Wow! What a GREAT place. Never been - probably never will - but SO happy for you locals!
H Haole'akamai Member The Polynesian Port of NOLA Joined: Jul 07, 2005 Posts: 2276	H Haole'akamai Posted posted on Sat, Jan 9, 2010 6:12 PM On 2010-01-09 17:15, beadtiki wrote: Wow! What a GREAT place. Never been - probably never will - but SO happy for you locals! Oh, you gotta make the pilgrimage to Ft. Lauderdale! The Wreck Bar, The Mai Kai... By the by, the newly installed pocket door entrance is great!
E e33 Member Land of the Gumbo Limbo Joined: Sep 02, 2008 Posts: 15	E e33 Posted posted on Tue, Jan 12, 2010 12:18 PM WhooHooo!!!! So when's the grand re-opening swim?
JC Jeff Central Tiki Socialite Columbus, Ohio Joined: Jul 23, 2002 Posts: 1737	JC Jeff Central Posted posted on Tue, Jan 12, 2010 1:08 PM Awesome news!!!! :) Thanks for the update Marina!! Cheers and Mahalo, Jeff
J JOHN-O Tiki Socialite Dogtown, USA Joined: May 16, 2008 Posts: 2721	J JOHN-O Posted posted on Tue, Jan 12, 2010 1:19 PM This place is definitely on my To Do list. Thanks !! Not to derail this thread, but for those of us West Coast geographically challenged "Mermaid-ophiles", you can get your fix at the Silverton Casino in Las Vegas.....
S sneakyjack Member NYC Area Joined: May 25, 2004 Posts: 1130	S sneakyjack Posted posted on Tue, Jan 12, 2010 1:23 PM cool to hear and see! good stuff!
R RevBambooBen Tiki Socialite Huntikington Beach Joined: Nov 12, 2002 Posts: 7946	R RevBambooBen Posted posted on Tue, Jan 12, 2010 7:25 PM awesome!
HH Hurricane Hayward Grand Member (1 year) 16 miles from The Mai-Kai Joined: Jun 07, 2008 Posts: 1905	HH Hurricane Hayward Posted posted on Wed, Jan 13, 2010 12:03 AM Great news, Marina! Glad to see all your preservation efforts were rewarded.
P pappythesailor Tiki Socialite Mass. Joined: Jul 07, 2005 Posts: 1564	P pappythesailor Posted posted on Wed, Jan 13, 2010 8:07 AM Hooray!
MTFEM Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid! Member Places tropical, aquatic, & unknown Joined: May 20, 2008 Posts: 52	MTFEM Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid! Posted posted on Sat, Jan 23, 2010 8:40 AM FIRST WRECK BAR SWIM DATE CONFIRMED! I'll be swimming along with my MeduSirena Pod at the Wreck Bar January 29th at 6:30 PM for the first time after the Yankee Clipper's renovation- (The name of the Hotel has also been renovated to the Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel, but it will always be the Yankee Clipper to me~ giggle.) Swims will continue from then on Fridays at 6:30 PM. Again, thank you for all your support and encouragement these past years and especially in 2009- I am extremely grateful that this little treasure survived such an extreme renovation. One very lucky Mermaid, ~~Marina~~
BK Basement Kahuna Tiki Socialite Jawja Province, Isle of North America Joined: Oct 14, 2002 Posts: 3618	BK Basement Kahuna Posted posted on Sat, Jan 23, 2010 10:14 AM Thank you, Lord!
F Formikahini Tiki Socialite Houston, Texotica Joined: Aug 22, 2002 Posts: 1514	F Formikahini Posted posted on Sat, Jan 23, 2010 5:46 PM Siiiiiiiiiiiigh!!!!!
L Lukeulele Tiki Socialite So Cal-holic Joined: Feb 04, 2006 Posts: 382	L Lukeulele Posted posted on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 6:21 PM Awesome news!! It sure is a shame about the patina'd copper panels/artwork, though. That was incredible in itself!
J Jetson Member PALM SPRINGS Joined: Aug 17, 2009 Posts: 221	J Jetson Posted posted on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 8:56 PM Fantastic News! Hopefully I'll be able to visit someday!

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