Looking to rent a condo/house with a boat slip on the Gulf for the week of Thanksgiving. Probably going to stay away from panhandle, looking for some warm weather! Just looking to soak up some sun and drink a case or ten...

Any suggestions. Not looking to break the bank either...

You might be surprised what you can find down here in Ft. Lauderdale/West Palm Beach. Check Craig s in South Florida for waterfront homes for rent.

I can guarantee it will be warmer than where you are...unless you are already here.

I'm a virgin to offshore boating in florida...but was thinking the gulf...warmer water, calmer seas...am I wrong

If you want quiet and relaxing check out Palm Island. Small island just south of Englewood, wide variety of accommodations in the resort or plenty of houses for rent. Great beaches and gorgeous water but island is accessible by boat or the island barge so not a party spot.
RB

looking at holmes beach area...any thoughts?

The Marriott in Down town Tampa has slips (floating docks)and you can take lots of day trips from the Hotel.

nice boating in the holmesbeach , sarasota /bradenton area.tampa bay is just around the corner,sarasota bay is normally a piece of glass in the morning.lots of room to open your boat up.if there is a channel marked ,stay in it.lots of shallows.good g p s is worth it weight

Reserved a place on Anna Marie Island...house on a canal off bimini bay. Where is the best place to get fuel on the water?

Be there from friday before turkey day to friday after. Picking up a friend from airport on saturday by water then going to beer can island.

Great choice! I was in Sarasota bay a week and a half ago. Ran the Gulf from Big Pass up to New Pass and was like glass. Check out O'Leary's at Marina Jacks and look up Philipi Creek oyster Bar. yumm... Also Cortez Marina up by you has great sunsets, drinks and food.