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Holmes Beach, Florida: Ugly Grouper

A giant grouper fish sculpted out of scrap metal from old cars and Harley Davidson motorcycles. 20 feet long, 14 feet high, weighs 3,180 pounds. Very ugly.

Address:
5704 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, FL
Directions:
In the enclosed courtyard of the Ugly Grouper restaurant. On the west side of Marina Drive between 57th and 58th Sts. Only visitable when the restaurant is open.
Hours:
Daily 11-10
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Ugly Grouper scrap art.

Ugly Grouper

In the courtyard of the Ugly Grouper restaurant, a giant grouper fish is sculpted out of car parts and scrap metal.

[Susan, 09/06/2024]

The grouper is 20 feet long, 14 feet high, and weighs 3,180 pounds.


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