DanJ Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Jimbo's is a location of interest to Miami Vice fans, as well as Burn Notice fans and anyone interested in Miami filming locations. This gem of a secluded spot on Virginia Key is now suffering some meddling from the City Of Miami. Read on:Jimbo's Ordered To Clean UpHope I'm wrong, but I can't help but sense developers are not far behind... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airtommy Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Interesting article and video. I've driven through there once, but I need to go back and visit it for real before it's gone.Good to see you around, DanJ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D. Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 I'd like to get down to Jimbos before it's gone! It should be designated an historic landmark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Rich Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Dan, as you know from when you and I were there 2 months ago, I was grossed out by all the rotting garbage strewn about, and no evidence of any efforts to clean it up. It was only a matter of time before they received a "clean-up order". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Vercetti Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 I was there last year (see my photos in the travel section).It was quite decaying. The trees were overgrown and obscuring the shacks.It looked a bit different to how it looked on Vice.But the pier on the waterway was gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Rich Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 From '07 to '09 the amount of garbage strewn about their property had doubled. I think they believed that the county / city whoever would not take any action against them, but as they found out ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamijimf Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Jimbo's has lasted a lot longer than I expected. It did look worse in June. It might not save the place in the long run but it wouldn't do any harm to clean it up a little. If anyone hears about a "Save Jimbo's Group" please post it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt5 Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Sad - that place looks like the writing is on the wall , a real shame . Pity when you read that the still photographers and movies don't go to Jimbos to film for quick a while, but saying that Miami itself isnt attracting many big screen movies etc these days. Particularly with all the tax free incentives in Canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamijimf Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 It looks like it may finally be curtains for Jimbos. It has lasted far longer than anyone could reasonably expect. The lost Miami treasures are adding up fast.http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/riptide/2012/03/jimbos_sad_letter_to_tomas_reg.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Flaming0 Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Thanks for the update Jim. I have to say, I take offense to the authors (Gus Garcia-Roberts) use of the words "bizarre" and "weirdest" when describing Jimbo's. I think if he clearly understood and appreciated the history of Miami he would have wrote something entirely different. JMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamijimf Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Thanks for the update Jim. I have to say' date=' I take offense to the authors (Gus Garcia-Roberts) use of the words "bizarre" and "weirdest" when describing Jimbo's. I think if he clearly understood and appreciated the history of Miami he would have wrote something entirely different. JMO[/quote']Absolutely correct. Ignorance about Miami's history is endemic among journalists and locals. They think the pioneers were 20th Century hotel builders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamijimf Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 It's finally happened. Sad. Makes me think of the words of Thomas Wolfe, "You can't go home again."http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/03/19/2702963_virginia-key-landmark-jimbos-closes.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Glide Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Thanks for the update Jim. I have to say' date=' I take offense to the authors (Gus Garcia-Roberts) use of the words "bizarre" and "weirdest" when describing Jimbo's. I think if he clearly understood and appreciated the history of Miami he would have wrote something entirely different. JMO[/quote']Very sad news indeed. I would love to take the site over and clean it up just a bit leaving the buildings and look as it has been. The city would be smart to keep it as is because it is a huge draw for filming both television shows and movies which brings in the dollars. As for the author, he does not try to hide that he is a bigot so his comments are not surprising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt5 Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Very sad - Jimbo's gone:thumbsdown:I visited last year and was practically closed:evil: but still got to see all locations and the "World of Trouble" / "Line of Fire" pier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamijimf Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 His place is gone sadly but Jimbo is still kickin' at 85. This is Jimbo and his son Bubba.[ATTACH=CONFIG]7038[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt5 Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 Shame about Jimbos closed and shut down now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cageyJG Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Documentary linkhttp://vimeo.com/35540652I know very little about Jimbo's, it looks like it was a real piece of history. Any good photos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt5 Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 will the site be used as a parking lot for the water treatment plant ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamijimf Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 will the site be used as a parking lot for the water treatment plant ?Good documentary about Jimbos. C Glide's facebook page has a nice collection of photos in one of his albums. If you are signed on to FB its at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.400531860017139.88858.100001809847319&type=1¬if_t=photo_album_replyNo thank God it is not that close to the water treatment plant. The Miami Herald wrote in March that the city will most likely integrate it into Virginia Key’s public beach and park. They should at least erect a plaque there but it would probably have to be paid for by private funds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt5 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Good documentary about Jimbos. C Glide's facebook page has a nice collection of photos in one of his albums. If you are signed on to FB its at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.400531860017139.88858.100001809847319&type=1¬if_t=photo_album_replyNo thank God it is not that close to the water treatment plant. The Miami Herald wrote in March that the city will most likely integrate it into Virginia Key’s public beach and park. They should at least erect a plaque there but it would probably have to be paid for by private funds.Thanks Jim - but the shacks will be torn down if they havent already and the little pier shown in so many Mv episodes as well probrably -a damn shame - Jimbo's is gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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