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December 28, 2014  –   64 – 80°F Sunny, calm and a bit humid.  Water temp – 67°F. It seems like every city I have ever visited has a “Main Street”.  Sarasota is no different. Main street radiates from the … Continue reading →

Sarasota Christmas Boat Parade –  We were able to view the boat parade from our flybridge.  It turns out there were 24 boats.  Fewer than in years past.  A big deal here at the Marina.  They gussied up the docks, … Continue reading →

We have been vacillating between training and waiting.  Let me explain.  At least once a week we have been going out into the ICW or actually GICW (Gulf Intracoastal Waterway) learning how to anchor and navigate.  Sometimes we stay in … Continue reading →

Our weather is becoming boring.  You know, the low 60’s to the low 80’s.  Sunny with a few clouds.  This is what Florida is for snowbirds.  Beautiful!! Every time we go off the dock and wander around the area, I … Continue reading →

November 28, 2014  Sarasota, FL  45 – 62°F   Water temp 64°F Today started cold.  The day turned into cloudless blue sunny skies.  Perfect day in Florida!  Since we are visiting we might be called transients, snowbirds, or just crazy! … Continue reading →