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10/10 Excellent
9 mars 2011
Gulf View and Much More
We (two couples, early 60's) spent the month of February in the rental unit, and wondered in advance if 4 weeks might be too much time in one place. No problem! We have nowhere near exhausted our list of things to see, do, and do again. The condo was a nice size for us, and the well-equipped kitchen allowed us to minimize expenses by making about half our meals in. This took great restraint, since there are SO MANY good places to eat on the island and nearby. In terms of activities, it didn't hurt that we had mostly fantastic weather. Having the beach right across the street was great fun. And we have some terrific sunset photos. We caught some great free music evenings on nearby Bridge Street, and the market on Sundays. We fished off the bay dock, as well as all the town piers, and watched dolphins chasing mullet at dusk. The Cortez Village Fishing Festival was a hoot, as was our (successful) half day party boat excursion out of Sarasota. You just can't get tired of fresh fish! Having the rest of the island easily accessible, and Longboat Key nearby, always gave us lots of options. Would definitely recommend both the Mote Aquarium and associated eco boat trip. Some more offbeat visits included the wintering Lipizzaner Stallions in Myakka City, and the big cats show in Sarasota. We were glad we brought our bikes along, since there are so many lovely places to ride, and a bike trail right across the street. We also made good use of the pool and jacuzzi, and had a chance to meet condo neighbors there. AMI really is a treasure. In the interest of full disclosure, I would remind readers that there is no elevator, so be prepared to walk up with your bags and groceries. Also, there is some traffic congestion northbound (from Longboat?) certain times of the day, so plan ahead, or zoom by on your bike! Although we didn't use it much, there is a stop nearby for the free trolley/bus. One last thing: the rental agents were fantastic; attentive but not at all intrusive. We have already recommended this place to others, and will keep it on our short list when we return to Florida.
