Fishing at its best:
This unique home is minutes from white, sandy beaches, Anna Maria Island. Beautiful Tampa Bay is a short ride down the Manatee River. Visit Passe Grille with the amazing Don Cesar Hotel. The home is on Hooker Bay, famous for its fishing, and just across the bridge from Bradenton. Guided fishing tours are available (redfish, snook, etc).
The area has everything to offer:
Within 5 miles of bird sanctuaries with hiking and bike trails. Take a boat ride to historic Egmont Cay and tour historic fort sites plus oldest lighthouse in Florida. Ft. Desoto is also close by. Waterfront restaurants are everywhere - Mar Vista is a favorite. Go North and visit St. Petersburg and Tampa or make a day trip to Orlando to visit Disney World and all other attractions. The home is located in historic Palmetto where you can bike or take the golf cart to the marina and nearby restaurants. A fantastic location with every water sport you can imagine. Take the kayak out and watch as dolphin glide underneath you. Or watch the manatees from your deck under the banyan tree.
Nearby attractions:
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium,
The Jon & Mable Ringling Museum of Art,
Sarasota Ballet of Florida,
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens,
Pelican Man's Bird Sanctuary,
Asolo Theater Festival,
Bishop Planetarium & Parker Manatee Aquarium,
G. Wiz Interative Science Center,
Sarasot Opera,
Florida West Coast Symphony,
The van Wezel Performing Arts Hall,
Florida Gulf Coast Railroad Museum,
Circus Sarasota,
St. Armands Circle - world class shopping,
Bollettieri Tennis Academy,
J.P. Igloo Ice Rink,
Golf courses - over 60 in the area,
Pirate Spring training 2009: season is 2/25 - 4/4; 19 home games, season opener is Wed., Feb. 25 at 1:05 p.m. VIP training weekend is 3/20 - 3/23.