Hearing about the awful weather elsewhere in the USA and over in Europe I can well understand why people want to escape for some winter sunshine here in Florida. Where better than the entrancing Gulf Coast. We have the sea, superb white sand beaches, state parks teaming with wildlife, some great shopping, loads of superb golf courses, a world famous tennis academy, theaters with dance, drama, opera, musicals, concerts and recitals and the perfect setting in which to relax and retune your body clock to nature and your surroundings. Warmth, friendly Anna Maria Island locals, good food and long lazy days - what more can a body want?