Short Drive to Sarasota // Oops Link Added

C5Rick · 11-13-2007, 02:04 PM

This morning Vicki wanted to take a trip to Siesta Key Beach, so off we went.
I have never seen this beach with so few people.

After we arrived I found out Vicki just wanted some sand, I drove the Vette to haul sand

On the way back through downtown Sarasota we stop and looked at the art show (All Statues) around the Marina

I've never seen a portable dock before, I guess you can tow it with you.

Drove home up Longboat Key to Anna Maria Island. Stooped by to see the reconditioned Bridge Street Pier. They put a new restaurant in and boat parking. All they did to the pier itself was a coat of paint on the railings. I guess you can't expect much anymore for a couple of million.
The restaurant is operated by the people who have Rotten Ralph's on the north end this one uses the same name. Hope it's better then the original.
A pic for Shadow

Leaving the island

Follow the link if you want see a few more pics of the drive . I have all the statues for the art lovers.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ie31/Sarasota/

There's even a statue I believe Rob will like...

Thanks

Ms. AntiVenom · 11-13-2007, 02:26 PM

That photo of Ms. Vicki is pricless

all of the photos are great! thanks for sharing

"Backyard Mechanic" · 11-13-2007, 05:15 PM

Very nice pictures,looks like a great ride,I loved those car statues,very cool

Great photo of Vicki

**Rich Z** · 11-13-2007, 06:05 PM

Anna Maria Island is a pretty nice place. Wouldn't mind trying to squeeze in a few vacation days there some year.

2Vettes · 11-13-2007, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich Z

Anna Maria Island is a pretty nice place. Wouldn't mind trying to squeeze in a few vacation days there some year.

2Vettes · 11-13-2007, 08:32 PM

Rick, thanks for sharing the pics...some of those statues are interesting. The ones with the cars is different...

C5Rick · 11-14-2007, 01:34 AM

This was a statue from two years ago. My daughter took these at sunset. Everyone wanted it to stay as a permanent fixture, but it's gone...

Shadow · 11-14-2007, 03:12 AM

I love Siesta Key as well. Thanks for the pic of the police boat

Also noticed our boys from Uncle Sams Canoe Group (or Confused Group-depending on your outlook?)

were on station off shore that 1st pic

Ms. AntiVenom · 11-14-2007, 08:44 AM

AMI is my favorite beach in the world.