Headquartered in Bokeelia, Florida, Nautical Mile Magazine’s history dates back to August 2003 where it began as a free printed monthly publication in SW Florida. Currently, (August 2025,) one edition is a 40-page printed paper for the Lee Island Coast of Florida, plus there is a digital 80-page edition which can reach a much larger audience.
Nautical Mile’s latest project was to map every restaurant in the state of Florida who offers dockage for boaters. We found over 600 and made a downloadable GoogleMap and now boaters can discover new water-access dining locations.
Nautical Mile also manages Facebook groups where members engage with other nautical and coastal enthusiasts.
Each issue includes unique content about coastal towns, boating & fishing information, tropical hidden gems, nautical events, history and wildlife, and a guide to restaurants in Florida who offer dockage to the boating community.
Nautical Mile’s contributing monthly writers include seasoned captains and fishing guides, known and unknown writers, and environmental contributors. Regular columnists include Capt. Greg McKee, Bob Moro, Capt. Joe Greco, Capt. Alex Moran, Thomas E. Dawson, Capt. Kathy Eagle, and Capt. Mike Bartlett from Key West who are all experts in fishing, boating safety, navigation, and wildlife.
Mark Rackay of the Montrose County Sheriff’s Posse, national survival expert and outdoor writer for over a dozen newspapers and magazines joins us from Colorado, plus we have Kyra Quarles, the Team Broker for The Quarles Team at Royal Shell Real Estate with Florida market updates.
Contributing writers offer a well-rounded perspective on Florida’s coastal lifestyle with health and community voices like Robin Griffiths (wellness programs), Annie Bush (brain health), and Sophie McKee, a teen elementary student who writes about reptiles from around the world.
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Founded August 2003
Publisher, Jim Griffiths
PO Box 486
Bokeelia, Fl. 33922
