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First mates share memories about Miller’s Marina

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Capt. Ray Rodriguez, Capt. Bill Miller and Capt. Tater Spinks. PHOTO BY SUE

BY SUE ERWIN – Capt. Bill Miller, Capt. Ray Rodriquez and Capt. John ‘Tater’ Spinks entertained a crowd at the Johann Fust Community Library on Wednesday morning.
The event, “A First Mate’s Look at Miller’s Marina Before and After the Fire,” was part of the 2016 “History Bytes” hosted by the Boca Grande Historical Society.
The trio of captains spoke about what it was like back in the day working together as teenagers on large corporate charter boats.
“Life was good. All we had to do was bait hooks and watch for the tarpon,” Rodriquez said.