Florida Beach

**Captain Larry** · 12-02-2007, 09:48 PM

Hey, Rick. I found an offer for what looks like a nice little beach-front bungalow on Anna Marie Island. Since that's handy to your location, I thought I'd ask if you think that is a good place to let the frostbite thaw for a couple of weeks in January.

FlRic · 12-05-2007, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Larry

Hey, Rick. I found an offer for what looks like a nice little beach-front bungalow on Anna Marie Island. Since that's handy to your location, I thought I'd ask if you think that is a good place to let the frostbite thaw for a couple of weeks in January.

Larry, sorry for the delay in getting back to you, didn't see this post. Anna Marie is a great place to thaw out but be warned the gulf water will be very chilly in January. Anna Marie itself is a charming small town away from the hustle and bustle of both Sarasota and Bradenton. Some great places to eat too.

**Captain Larry** · 12-05-2007, 04:57 PM

Thanks, Rick. Sounds like my kind of place.

FlRic · 12-06-2007, 09:56 AM

Larry flying into Sarasota could be costly and it is not much further to fly into Tampa. (They're both 6 of one, 1/2 dozen of the other) Airtran flys into Sarasota and may have some good fares. Southwest only flys into Tampa but may have some good fares.

**Captain Larry** · 12-06-2007, 11:11 AM

Thanks, Rick, but we'll be driving. In addition to a couple of weeks at the beach, we'll take two or three days in transit both ways and see a few sights along the way. What I read about Anna Maria is that you really need a car while there.

FlRic · 12-07-2007, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Larry

Thanks, Rick, but we'll be driving. In addition to a couple of weeks at the beach, we'll take two or three days in transit both ways and see a few sights along the way. What I read about Anna Maria is that you really need a car while there.

Very true!