Florida vacations spots?

[Stefano]

Originally Posted by COPO

Another vote for Anna Maria Island if you want a slower "old Florida" experience. Low density, great beaches and restaurants, and most people get around the island in a golf cart. Our good friends own a house there, so we get down there a fair amount. Nearby golf, fishing trips, close to Tampa and easy fly into Sarasota airport. I seem to recall a muscle car museum near the Sarasota airport.

Anna Maria Island is a Kool place to Chill. One of our members has a home on the Island.

Great beach / ocean fun, very good restaurants and they have a Monkey Bus to get you around.

It’s less than a hour from the drag strip in Bradenton and it’s usually open with National Events.

[Zedder]

Thanks guys...appreciate all of the suggestions!

[bergy]

We sold our house on Marco (too hectic since COVID) and went over to the east coast. Melbourne Beach area is like Marco was 25 years ago. Beach not crowded in season. Fishing is good. Downside - not as much for the kids to do.

[Zedder]

Thanks guys. I’ve never heard of most of these places! I’ll check them out for sure. Another friend recommended the Hyatt at Siesta Key Beach which appears to be pretty close to Anna Maria Island.