Baller_ Popular Post Wish Posted March 16, 2023 Baller_ Popular Post Share Posted March 16, 2023 Ski Beach in Leesburg FL. 256 skis on display. 25 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted March 16, 2023 Baller_ Share Posted March 16, 2023 A Cypress Gardens Tech 1 and a CGS 1 awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BKistler Posted March 16, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 16, 2023 Way cool. Homage to Cypress Gardens in another town. Somebody in Winter Haven missed the boat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Rednucleus Posted March 16, 2023 Baller_ Share Posted March 16, 2023 Need the "awesome" button back! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted March 16, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 16, 2023 That is so cool! I'll make it a stop during our next trip down. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skihacker Posted March 16, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 16, 2023 Old Man Frank's on Lake Howard has some old ski stuff but no where near that much, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ScarletArrow Posted March 16, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 16, 2023 You probably just got yourself a $50 gift card to perfski with that post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Nando Posted March 16, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 16, 2023 A little off-topic, but I just returned from a ski trip to Colorado and am sad to report that the Minturn Saloon, which had a large display of old Pro Tour memorabilia and vintage water ski photos on its walls is temporarily closed and undergoing an extensive remodel- hope the water ski stuff survives... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Drago Posted March 16, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 16, 2023 @Nando Should be fine. That's owned by a guy that is part-owner of a SL lake in Rifle. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dbaconaz Posted March 16, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 16, 2023 very cool!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dave2ball Posted March 16, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 16, 2023 This is Jody fishers new endeavor. It is a Cajun food. Have not had any food as of yet but I wish him good eats on the new project. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MitchellM Posted March 16, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 16, 2023 Jodi had his last grass roots tournament there. Could be a great venue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller foxriverat Posted March 16, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 16, 2023 I`ll have to check it out when I`m in Clermont the end of April. Found a video of their ribbon cutting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Clydesdale Posted March 16, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 16, 2023 We’ve eaten there twice-both positive experiences. Good food good service. I wasn’t expecting much since they just opened, but they had a really strong start. The place is busy all the time so get there early. TWBC is working on maybe running old tournament videos on some of the bar screens. Or possibly even live tournaments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted March 17, 2023 Author Baller_ Share Posted March 17, 2023 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Cnewbert Posted March 17, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 17, 2023 @dave2ballactually Ski Beach Bar and Grill is owned by Randy and Sue Kuentjes, who own another great lakeside restaurant on Lake Weir where they live. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ETskier Posted March 18, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 18, 2023 Cnewbert is correct. The name is Eaton Beach Sand Bar Grill in Weirsdale, FL, east of the Villages. They refer to their menu as Florisiana Cuisine. And, they also display several old skis and artifacts. They 13 miles from the 2023 World Championsips at Jack Travers. I am now a Leesburg resident and pleased to have Ski Beach here now. Both are great restaraunts. As for holding quality tournaments there, it might work if they can close the harbor. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dave2ball Posted March 19, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 19, 2023 @Cnewbert did not know. Jody talked like he had some investment in it atheistic last tournament. Thanks for the correction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Cnewbert Posted March 20, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 20, 2023 @dave2ballI recall that Jody did do something with the owners regarding a tournament or some such thing, maybe as a promotional event, so perhaps he has that level of involvement. But unless running a ski school is infinitely more profitable than I imagine, no ski school owner is building major restaurant given the enormous capital investment required. 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ScottScott Posted March 22, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 22, 2023 Jodi was very active, working closely with the owners, in some cross promotion involving the opening of the restaurant and coordinating the tournament on their opening weekend. He included that as the 3rd Wrapped Roots Tournament (one in spring and one in fall at Jodi's site.) The tournament in that cove worked out pretty good despite the boat traffic, even on a saturday with good weather the traffic didn't pick up too much till noon. There are future plans to do more tournaments and work with the city of Leesburg to potentially close off the cove for a block of time. Todd Ristorcelli was there for the whole event filming content and skied in the tournament, as did Jodi. Jon Travers stopped by toward end of day to run a set also. Great day for all involved. If you look around the restaurant you may find one of Jodi's Wrapped skies displayed, along with one of his Wrapped Roots tournament bibs, nicely displayed in a handsome ski themed case. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ETskier Posted March 23, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 23, 2023 Hats off for Jodi trying to get something going here. Since we moved local tournaments away from public venues many years ago, our sport has declined. This could be a pretty good venue to hold a pro or pro/ am event and even a night event if the harbor could be closed off. A ton of fun and lots of spectators. Like Moomba, the Worlds, Bennett night jump, King of Darkness, TWBC all generate interest in our sport. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted April 1, 2023 Author Baller_ Share Posted April 1, 2023 Stopped by on our way to pick up some dock supplies. Would have liked to eat there but the wait was more than we could do. Hostess said over an hour is common for a Sat so the must be killing it. I can see how the bay would work as a ski tournament site. Wally wakes could be an issue and perhaps wind. Took some pics to share. Some are the same but better. Well worth going. Even if a bit out of your way. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LOTW Posted April 2, 2023 Baller Share Posted April 2, 2023 Is there a website? Address? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MitchellM Posted April 2, 2023 Baller Share Posted April 2, 2023 10 hours ago, LOTW said: Is there a website? Address? https://www.skibeachleesburg.com/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted April 2, 2023 Author Baller_ Share Posted April 2, 2023 21 Dozier Cir Leesburg, FL 34748 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LOTW Posted April 2, 2023 Baller Share Posted April 2, 2023 Great, thank you! I’ll be there in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller teammalibu Posted April 2, 2023 Baller Share Posted April 2, 2023 Planning on lunch there tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DaveD Posted April 2, 2023 Baller Share Posted April 2, 2023 Thanks to this thread and having to be in the area last week, we had dinner on Tuesday. It was busy but no wait. With all the boat slips, I can see how it would be packed on weekends. Food was good and the beers on tap were good but not a lot of them. Loved the open air layout. The ski decor is well done, you could spend a lot of time just looking at all of the skis. Was surprised not to see more classic slalom skis. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Mateo_Vargas Posted April 2, 2023 Baller Share Posted April 2, 2023 Are there franchising opportunities available? I know this guy in Hollister that's hoarding a bunch of skis. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RAWSki Posted April 2, 2023 Baller Share Posted April 2, 2023 @Wish I am wondering if your reputation preceeded you at Ski Beach.... you were told an hr wait but then ya took pics 4 empty tables and at least 2 empty barstools!?? Hope to see you at the Masters. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted April 3, 2023 Author Baller_ Share Posted April 3, 2023 @RAWSki ..I KNOW!! There were more tables than that. I can only speak for FL and MN but both states seem to have significant issues with staffing. It’s seems to never be about available tables. reputation ?? 🤪 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller teammalibu Posted April 4, 2023 Baller Share Posted April 4, 2023 Cool spot good food 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller teammalibu Posted April 4, 2023 Baller Share Posted April 4, 2023 Def going to build one of those benches when I get home 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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