Longboat Key-Marco Island - Jan 26-Jan 31

On January 26 we made a well timed departure out of Michigan just before the Polar Vortex brought severe winter to the Midwest. We arrived Sarasota late evening and were greeted by 49 degree temperatures. Not sure this is Florida, but it’s sure not Michigan.

Time to head south to find hot weather! After a couple of boat project days at Longboat Key, we fired up the diesels and headed south. On Monday night we anchored out near Englewood Beach, dropped the dinghy and met Sue & Randy Vis, Kim & Jeanne Wagner and Larry & Carole Poll at the White Elephant for dinner. A good time was had by all.

Tuesday morning we headed out on the ICW for 45 miles to Moss Marina in Fort Myers Beach. We met friends Gary & Lori Wiltse for dinner. They left us their car so we could make a Walmart run to stock up on provisions before the Keys. By noon Wednesday we where ready to continue on.

We traveled 35 miles on the Gulf to Marco Island where we dropped the hook and stayed 2 nights.The temps finally hit in the 70s! What a pretty area.

Leaving Longboat Key at low tide.

Dinner at the White Elephant.

Happy to be warm finally!