Lance & Kim's House

Friday Evening Pre-Event Cocktail Party

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Meet outside Rum Bay Restaurant at 8:30

Saturday Co-Ed Fishing Tournament - 8:30-1:00 (Entry Fee)

Rum Bay Restaurant Docks

Saturday Morning Paddle Boarding & Kayaking Class (Complimentary)

Lance and Kim's House

Saturday Afternoon Florida vs Georgia Game Viewing

Palm Island Club House

Saturday Evening Anniversary Party & Dinner

Our Wedding

Lance & Kim's Two-Day Fishing Tournament & Anniversary Party

We're&nbsp;BACK!&nbsp;COVID may have stopped us last year but not this year. &nbsp;&nbsp;We're&nbsp; resuming&nbsp;our annual celebration with family and extended family. &nbsp;&nbsp;We invite you to join us on Palm Island for more fun and laughter Oct 29-30, 2021. 

Here's what we have planned for two days:























Friday, Oct 29 























- 6:00 Pre-Event Cocktail Party 























Saturday, Oct 30























- 8:30 Co-Ed Half-Day Fishing Tournament (Entry Fee)























- 11:00 Paddle Boarding / Kayaking&nbsp;























- 3:00&nbsp;&nbsp;Watch Florida-Georgia&nbsp;Football Game























- 7:00 Anniversary Party & Dinner























See Event Details below where you can reserve on-line or via the Reservation card in your written invitation. See "Details" above for accommodations and travel info.

















Other island activities include: shelling, beach walking, exploring, bicycling,&nbsp;&nbsp;tennis, or just simply relaxing amidst Old Florida.

Two Days of Fun -- Oct 29-30, 2021

Our Story

Golf Cart Rental

You must call 941-697-2709 to reserve your golf cart.

To receive a discount say you are part of the Lance &amp; Kim Edwards party.

Palm Island Details

Last Year's Photos

Wedding Party

Q + A

No Gifts Please

<h2>Directions</h2><h3>From Tampa/North:</h3>Take I-275 S., follow I-275 S and I-75 S [for about 75 miles]. to N.River Rd [Exit 191] then go right on River Rd about 10 miles, turn left on Winchester Blvd for about 7 miles, at Placida Rd [dead-ends to Placidia] go left about 1.6 miles to Panama Rd on right- Look for Palm Island Ferry Transit sign. Turn right onto Panama Boulevard and continue to the Palm Island Transit Car Ferry Landing. The ferry will take your car to the island. Please enter the ferry waiting zone on the right shoulder and wait for boarding instructions from the Mate. Drive on when he instructs.The ferry fee is included in your room rental. Once across the intracoastal waterway proceed 1 mile to Palm Island Resort entrance for check-in. Park your car there.The concierge will transport you to where you need to go. Tell them you need help unloading your car and they'll do it all for you.<h3>From Fort Myers/South:</h3>Take I-75 North to Exit 170 Kings Highway/Arcadia/Port Charlotte and turn left onto Kings Highway. Take the first right onto Veterans Boulevard which will become SR-776. Remain on SR-776 for approximately 15 miles and turn left onto Gasparilla Road/CR77 and continue for 12 miles. Turn left onto Panama Boulevard and continue to the Palm Island Transit Car Ferry Landing. The ferry will take your car to the island. Please enter the ferry waiting zone on the right shoulder and wait for boarding instructions from the Mate. Drive on when he instructs.The ferry fee is included in your room rental. Once across the intracoastal waterway proceed 1 mile to Palm Island Resort entrance for check-in. Park your car there.The concierge will transport you to where you need to go. Tell them you need help unloading your car and they'll do it all for you.<h2>Airports:</h2>With its location in Charlotte County on the Gulf coast of Florida, Palm Island Resort is conveniently served by five airports within easy driving distance, three to the north and two to the south.<a href="http://www.tampaairport.com/" target="_blank">TAMPA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (TPA)</a> is about 100 miles to the north and is served by most major airlines with a variety of nonstop flights from many different destinations with seasonal service provided by charter carriers.Directions: Take the airport exit and merge onto I-275 South toward St. Petersburg. Cross the Skyway Bridge and merge onto I-75 South toward Naples. Follow the directions above FROM TAMPA/NORTH to the resort. Driving time is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.<a href="http://www.fly2pie.com/" target="_blank">ST. PETERSBURG/CLEARWATER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (PIE)</a> is about 90 miles to the north and is served by Allegiant Air and Frontier Airlines and seasonal Canadian service provided by SunWing.Directions: Take the airport exit and turn left onto Roosevelt Blvd and take the SR-686 East ramp toward St. Petersburg. Merge onto I-275 South toward St. Petersburg and continue to I-75 South toward Naples. Follow the directions above FROM TAMPA/NORTH to the resort. Driving time is approximately 2 hours.<a href="http://www.srq-airport.com/" target="_blank">SARASOTA/BRADENTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (SRQ) </a>is about 50 miles to the north and is served by several major domestic and commuter carriers as well as seasonal international and domestic charter carriers.Directions: Take the airport exit and turn left onto University Parkway and continue 6 miles to I-75 South toward Naples. Follow the directions above FROM TAMPA/NORTH to the resort. Driving time is approximately 2 hours. <a href="http://www.flylcpa.com/" target="_blank">SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (RSW)</a> is located about 70 miles to the south and is served by most major airlines with a variety of nonstop flights from many different destinations with seasonal service provided by charter carriers.Directions: Take the airport exit and turn right onto Chamberlin Parkway. Turn left onto Daniels Parkway and follow the signs to I-75 North to Tampa. Follow the directions above FROM FT. MYERS/SOUTH to the resort. Driving time is approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.<a href="http://www.flypgd.com/" target="_blank">CHARLOTTE COUNTY AIRPORT/PUNTA GORDA (PGD)</a> is conveniently located in Charlotte County about 35 miles to the south and is served by Allegiant Air and DirectAir with nonstop service to over 10 destinations.Directions: Go north on Airport Road and take a right onto Golf Course Boulevard and continue for 2 miles. Take a left onto US-17 to follow signs to I-75 North to Tampa. Follow the directions above FROM FT. MYERS/SOUTH to the resort. Driving time is approximately 1 hour.

Ferry Your Car to the Island / Directions to the Ferry

DIRECTIONSEnter the address above for directions. You ferry your car onto the island (the ferry fee is included in your room rental). Tell the ferry operator you are checking in. No money is due if you are renting a condo.Once on the island, drive to the end of the road (less than 1 mile) to the Palm Island Resort entrance where you'll park your car. The concierge will golf cart you to the registration desk and your condo (cars are not allowed inside the resort).BEACH-FRONT CONDO RENTALCall Palm Island (941-697-4800) to reserve your 1, 2 or 3 BR condo. All condos are Gulf-front with beautiful beach views and beach access.&nbsp;Mention "Edwards Party" to secure your discount rate.&nbsp;Call early as condos fill.GOLF CART RENTALYou'll probably want to also rent a golf cart for getting around the island and resort. Call 941-697-2709 to reserve your cart.Once you are on the island, the concierge service will happily transport you to the golf cart rentals on the resort.CALL FOR THE GROUP RATEWhen you call for reservations of your condo and golf cart, ask for the room block and special rates for the Lance &amp; Kim Edwards Anniversary Party.

Palm Island Resort

Travel

Not only is Rum Bay noted for its great food in a casual island atmosphere, but has been recognized and awarded top honors for its seafood, fish and signature Swamp Sauce atop a rack of baby back ribs. Rum Bay's menu has something for everyone regardless of the time of day, lunch, mid-afternoon, sunset or evenings. Favorites include the native grouper, fish tacos, seared ahi tuna, sumptuous seafood salads, grilled steaks and naturally the ribs. 

Serves lunch & dinner. For breakfast, grab breakfast donuts and coffee at Cononuts Store underneath the restaurant; &nbsp;or bring some groceries to prepare in your condo.

Rum Bay Restaurant

Things to Do

A Love Story 50 Years in the Making

Born in Lakeland, Florida, Kim and Lance met in the first grade. Their childhood friendship blossomed over twelve years of school; they literally grew up together. High school graduation separated them on to their individual journeys: college, careers away from Lakeland, marriage; literally seeing the world. Over the next 35 years, they individually experienced life's greatest joys and it's saddest lows. 

It was to be sadness which would bring them together again.









In 2014, Lance and Kim each found themselves alone and seeking life's past joy. Fortunately, providence would intervene to bring them together again. 









Lance had decided to move back to Lakeland from Houston; Kim had recently just returned there from Virginia. During a holiday visit, and while testing the housing market, Lance stumbled across Kim's mortgage flyer on a kitchen countertop. "I know her," he exclaimed! With a bit of minor stalking through Facebook, Lance found Kim and invited her to dinner during his next visit - two months later. 









It was like they had just seen each other the day before. Reconnected after 35 years, Lance and Kim quickly came to rediscover life's old joys together – the same kind of joy you know when returning to the comfort of home after a long time away. 









Whether traveling, fishing, beaching or cheering on the Gators, Kim and Lance could be found together. Their lifetime friendship rapidly matured into love and with that a desire to spend the rest of their lives together, as man and wife. 









Their wedding date was 50 years – almost to the day – since Lance and Kim started their life journeys together.









And you are invited to join them in the celebration of the 55th&nbsp;anniversary of their story.