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BUGSY 09-07-2011 01:41 PM

Any good places to go to ?

Nate5.0 09-07-2011 02:27 PM


Originally Posted by BUGSY (Post 3497807)
Any good places to go to ?

As in?

Bars?
Boating?
Entertainment?
Food?
Racing?


Need a bit more info. However Sarasota has a bit of everything.

CMC 09-07-2011 02:27 PM

St. Armands Circle is cool for a few hours or try Main St. and the downtown area of Sarasota. Some cool local spots (sidewalk dining) to hang out at. If you want stone crabs in season go to Moores Restaurant which is just north of LBK.

Waveform 09-07-2011 03:02 PM


Originally Posted by florida gator (Post 3497621)
Im up in Pinellas. Tampa Boat show is this weekend. Not the greatest show but could get you around the water for a few brews.

Might have to take you up on that! Got room for two (wife and I)

Waveform 09-07-2011 03:04 PM


Originally Posted by Marginmn (Post 3497633)
Anna Maria Island is just up the road from Long boat key and is one of my favorite places in Florida and they do rent all kinds of boats there. If you can't swing a boat then at least go to the tip of Anna Maria and have dinner at the Rod & Reel Peer. Very low key but super cool place over the water.

Check! Thanks for the tip, think we're gonna check out Rod & Reel tomorrow night.

Waveform 09-07-2011 03:19 PM

Threads like this that get such a good response, and people Like YOU GUYS are why I LOVE OSO! and the entire powerboating community! What other lifestyle/ hobby has this kind of comradery and friendship towards almost complete strangers.

I grew up going to LOTO almost every weekend as my grandparents lived in Chimeny Cove. But my parents never really got into boating; and my grandparents moved when I was 13. Then about a year and a half ago, on a whim I traded my 89 Mustang drag car for a 16ft sport jet, then in May I sold that and picked up my Velocity. Now its a full on ITIS. Thats right I've caught "boating-itis". Next up in the next few years; more power, trim tabs, repaint, and evetualy a 260 or 280.

florida gator 09-07-2011 03:42 PM


Originally Posted by Nate5.0 (Post 3497712)
Be there tomorrow for it.

I have fun there even though i know there are better shows.


I'm going sometime this weekend. I was downtown Tampa earlier today and saw a bunch of nice boats already set up.

florida gator 09-07-2011 03:44 PM


Originally Posted by Waveform (Post 3497895)
Might have to take you up on that! Got room for two (wife and I)

I will be traveling by car. Sold my Donzi and my Scarab last year. Hoping for the next toy by next summer.

Nate5.0 09-07-2011 03:55 PM


Originally Posted by florida gator (Post 3497918)
I'm going sometime this weekend. I was downtown Tampa earlier today and saw a bunch of nice boats already set up.


Nice....i like to hear that. Got fri off at out no where and the GF is working so i figure grab a beer, see the sites, and maybe get some ides for my soon to come boat.

florida gator 09-07-2011 03:59 PM


Originally Posted by Ryan Beckley (Post 3497649)
Our shop is in Bradenton about 1/2 hour from where your at. We have some cool boats here to check out if you are really bored.

Ryan
Where's your shop? I pass through there occasionally and may stop in to check out your work.


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