Sarasota - Marina Jacks

Stats Monday 11/11/19:  Total days - 62, Travel days 37,  Miles today - 30, Total mile - 2198

Left out of Bradenton on a beautiful sunny morning.  It was nice to travel without 20 mph winds.  We cruised the 5 miles down the Manatee river and back into Tampa Bay.  We did not have to go far into the Bay to get back on the GICW and head to Sarasota.  We cruised through Anna Marie island and Longboat Key.  The water and scenery is just incredible.  We actually had dolphins jump out of the water in front of the boat.  They are hard to get pictures of, but I will try to get them at some point.  We were able to get under the 1st bridge, but had to wait about 6 minutes for the 2nd.  

Entering Tamp Bay in "normal" wind and waves.

 Anna Marie Island

 Longboat Key Pass - into the Gulf

 Sarasota skyline

We entered Marina Jack's around 12:00.  It was about a 3 1/2 hour cruise as we did not go over 10 mph.  Nice day, low miles, great fuel mileage.  Some big boats here at Marina Jacks.

After we got settled in, and washed the salt off the boat, and got cleaned up, we walked up into town.  Found some interesting shops.  Thought of soooo many of you - you know who I am talking about.  If you are not sure - it is you!  :)

Nice family car.

We ended up at Owen's Fish camp for dinner.  Very interesting place.  Great menu as I think I ate about half of it.

Not a real dude.

 Yep - had to try the char-grilled oysters. (With jalapeno butter and bacon)

And the gumbo

We walked back to the boat and took it easy watching some TV.  There was nice moon out tonight.

We are going to stay tomorrow as well.