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Best beach in Sarasota or South of Sarasota

by Paisleypaul Online Now Apr 28, 2012 at 10:20 AM

Can anyone recommend a beach in Sarasota or down the I-75 from Sarasota to Naples, Fl ? We'll be driving from Orlando to Naples and want to spend the day exposing 'milk boatil' white Scottish hides to some rays. If we do all the way to Naples the day will be mostly done, so want to break the journey 2 hours or so drive from Orlando. Locations for handy for getting back on the I-75 with adjacent (metered) parking most welcome... Thanks for any suggestions Paul

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    Re: Best beach in Sarasota or South of Sarasota

    by Agraichen Online Now Apr 28, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    The beaches on Siesta Key are quite good with restaurants near by. Also, just south of St Petersburg there is a very nice beach that gets a lot of local traffic.

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    Re: Best beach in Sarasota or South of Sarasota

    by grandmaR Online Now Apr 28, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    Two hours will be about half. Lovers Key State Park has a two mile long beach is accessible by boardwalk or tram and is popular for shelling, swimming, picnicking, and sunbathing. Located on County Road 865 between Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Beach in Lee County. It isn't directly off I-75 - you get off around Fort Myers. I don't think there is a parking fee. A car with up to 8 people costs8.00 to enter

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    Re: Best beach in Sarasota or South of Sarasota

    by gwened Online Now Apr 28, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    yes Siesta key is a good advise to go, and a bit up the DeSoto National park off the tip of St Pete Beach is very nice, and top rated area Cheers

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    Re: Best beach in Sarasota or South of Sarasota

    by Paisleypaul Online Now Apr 29, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    Thanks everyone all sounds good!

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