Sarasota Florida

[Mr. Bloom]

This is good info, thanks! 15 mph limit won't work for me, so I suspect I'll stick to the roadway. Using googlemaps street view, it looks like there's some good side road routes from Bird Key to Siesta Key. For simplicity, it seems like I'll concentrate on a route from Bird Key, to Long Boat and then Anna Maria...

I didn't know that the sand was so good at Anna Maria...I'll definitely go there!

[kmehrzad]

This is good info, thanks! 15 mph limit won't work for me, so I suspect I'll stick to the roadway. Using googlemaps street view, it looks like there's some good side road routes from Bird Key to Siesta Key. For simplicity, it seems like I'll concentrate on a route from Bird Key, to Long Boat and then Anna Maria...

I didn't know that the sand was so good at Anna Maria...I'll definitely go there!

Definitely make a stop at Anna Maria ... the sand is so fine it's like walking through cornstarch. And if you fish, let me recommend going to the City Pier and casting out a line using a white crappie jig or snagging a shiner that's so plentiful around the pier. When the Spanish Mackerel are running, you'll have the time of your life. And they're a tasty fish to eat.

Kayaking around the island and through the canals is very relaxing and you're quite likely to spot a manatee either underneath your boat or right alongside of you.

[Mr. Bloom]

Kayaking around the island and through the canals is very relaxing and you're quite likely to spot a manatee either underneath your boat or right alongside of you.

Now I'm excited! Is there a rental facility on the island or do I need to arrange my own?

[kmehrzad]

Now I'm excited! Is there a rental facility on the island or do I need to arrange my own?

Yes, there are several rental companies on the island. The one I always use is: http://www.mysitontopkayak.com/6.html

Used to be called Native Rentals. Shawn's the guy who can help you with the rental.

Have fun! I'm envious.

[Grog]

*sigh* Thanks kmehrzad for bringing back all those memories. I'll go back there someday. We used to stay in Holmes Beach. Oh wow...

[kmehrzad]

*sigh* Thanks kmehrzad for bringing back all those memories. I'll go back there someday. We used to stay in Holmes Beach. Oh wow...

We usually stay around Bean Point at the tip of the island.

Here are several photos to add images to your memories.

[Mr. Bloom]

I'm ready to leave today...it just started snowing here