Friends visited the Sarasota Car Museum and fell in love with the Bentley. Just a short drive across the Manatee drawbridge and down Highway 41 you can find a collection of almost 100 classic and antique cars in perfect condition. Drop in on your way down to Sarasota's historic district or the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.


Marsha has just launched her beautiful new web site about Anna Maria Island. Everything you need to know about the island, the very best places to stay and what to do while you are here. Quote: Island Charm
Anna Maria Island's laid-back charm lies in its congenial air of leisurely, unhurried tropical living. Each of the three tiny cities on the Island has its own individual village character and all are populated with friendly, easy-going inhabitants.

Lush tropical growth line small streets, many of which have a speed limit of just 25 mph. Anglers of all ages fish from sturdy rustic piers and sun worshippers laze or stroll on the magnificent white-sugar sand beaches which fringe the sparkling Gulf of Mexico.

Families picnic on the beaches or in waterfront parks while on the look out for dolphins swimming by. If you are lucky you will have a glimpse of the elusive manatee, an exciting sight much prized by locals. Boats and jet skis skim over the waves way out in the Gulf while sailboats drift along the coast. Bicyclists pedal around the Island, pausing to take in the eclectic mixture of historic and contemporary buildings or to enjoy a delectable cooler from one of the ice cream parlors