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Luvrolex123 · 8 January 2021, 08:11 AM

Trying to plan a trip to west Florida. Any suggestions out there????

640ibimmerguy · 8 January 2021, 08:24 AM

Naples, FL is great. You fly into RSW (Fort Myers) which is 45 min drive to downtown Naples. Lots of great golf courses if you play. 5th Avenue has great restaurants and shopping. There are 2 Ritz Carltons, one on the water which was recently remodeled and one inland on a golf course. If you go to Bingham Jewelers (Rolex AD) ask for Carol.
Safe travels.

640ibimmerguy · 8 January 2021, 08:28 AM

And...... I just realized you said near Sarasota. St Pete is nice. Stay at the Don Cesar...if you go south of St Pete go to Pass a Grille beach, very quant, old Florida feel, at least it was 15 years ago.

turkeysub93 · 8 January 2021, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 640ibimmerguy

And...... I just realized you said near Sarasota. St Pete is nice. Stay at the Don Cesar...if you go south of St Pete go to Pass a Grille beach, very quant, old Florida feel, at least it was 15 years ago.

Don Cesar is great. 100% the place to stay in St. Pete.

Siesta Key is a bit further South and a cool spot as well.

bremersm · 8 January 2021, 08:38 AM

There is a place near Sarasota called Anna Maria Island. I highly recommend it.

crew · 8 January 2021, 08:41 AM

I’m sitting on my flight to Ft Myers waiting to take off as I type this.
Headed to Naples for 3-4 months.
The above posters give good advice for where to stay.

I’ll be stopping at Bigham Jewelers next week. I’ll ask for Carol!

MrGoat · 8 January 2021, 09:04 AM

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There is a place near Sarasota called Anna Maria Island. I highly recommend it.

Anna Maria Island is where I would suggest. I live in the area and it is a good time.

OP, What are you looking for in a warm place in south Florida?

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JParm · 8 January 2021, 09:09 AM

Siesta Key, Anna Maria, Marco Island...

GB-man · 8 January 2021, 09:49 AM

I like Naples. The further south the better lol

enjoythemusic · 8 January 2021, 09:54 AM

Naples for high-end luxury and fun.

Siesta Key for the youthful... exuberance.

Longboat Key Club if you're boating in and want access to golf, tennis, multiple restaurants, etc.

Pink hotel that's kinda famous is Don Cesar if you want that.

Burlington · 8 January 2021, 09:57 AM

We had a lovely time in siesta key. Amazing beach

Nikrnic · 8 January 2021, 10:07 AM

All good advice. We stay in Siesta Key mid April through May.

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rmagoo57 · 8 January 2021, 10:15 AM

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We had a lovely time in siesta key. Amazing beach

+1. Stayed at Siesta Dunes condo's in October, very nice. Great walkable beach!

swils8610 · 8 January 2021, 10:21 AM

Naples is great.

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jnelson3097 · 8 January 2021, 01:49 PM

Another vote for Naples. We’ve stayed at the LaPlaya at least a dozen times and will be back there in April.

Kinnakeet · 8 January 2021, 09:45 PM

We like Lido Key and go every other month or so. Easy to walk on the beach from New Pass to Big Sarasota Pass. And a few minuets walk to St Armand’s Circle. And it’s quiet.

brandrea · 8 January 2021, 09:48 PM

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We like Lido Key and go every other month or so. Easy to walk on the beach from New Pass to Big Sarasota Pass. And a few minuets walk to St Armand’s Circle. And it’s quiet.

Is that where those videos come from?

Kinnakeet · 8 January 2021, 10:11 PM

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Is that where those videos come from?

Yes!

brandrea · 8 January 2021, 10:40 PM

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Yes!

Hope you guys are doing well

There’s a lot of talk of another lockdown here. I’m sure you are aware, but just thought I’d mention for your travel plans if any. Stay safe

Etschell · 8 January 2021, 11:15 PM

siesta key, marco island, sanibel or captiva.

you could stay at the ritz in naples beach as well - but that is a bit too boxy for my liking.

CamSLC · 9 January 2021, 12:29 AM

Siesta Key is beautiful.

Etschell · 9 January 2021, 12:41 AM

people also like anna maria island.

Ballzzz · 9 January 2021, 01:27 AM

Lido Key - Stay at the Ritz(Sarasota) they have a bus that goes every 15/30 its a great spot, great beach, the Ritz has a nice beach club facility with full service locker rooms etc.

As a posted stated its blocks from St Armand’s Circle, great location.

We were surprised how much we enjoyed it

Ferdelious · 9 January 2021, 01:33 AM

I don't think you can go wrong with any beach between St Pete or Marco Island. Maybe try a few days each in Naples, Sarasota and St Pete. It will be about a 60-90 minute drive between those destinations.

travisb · 9 January 2021, 01:57 AM

Palm Island. No doubt about it.
It’s a complete separation from the norm. No better place to truely relax. Here’s a home I own there. Most get around on golf carts and it’s like a secret getaway.

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8 January 2021, 08:11 AM	#1
Luvrolex123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Canada Posts: 2	Looking for a great warm place near Sarasota florida Trying to plan a trip to west Florida. Any suggestions out there????

8 January 2021, 09:09 AM	#8
JParm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,568	Siesta Key, Anna Maria, Marco Island... __________________

8 January 2021, 09:49 AM	#9
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	I like Naples. The further south the better lol __________________

8 January 2021, 09:54 AM	#10
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,183	Naples for high-end luxury and fun. Siesta Key for the youthful... exuberance. Longboat Key Club if you're boating in and want access to golf, tennis, multiple restaurants, etc. Pink hotel that's kinda famous is Don Cesar if you want that. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

8 January 2021, 09:57 AM	#11
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,643	We had a lovely time in siesta key. Amazing beach __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

8 January 2021, 08:24 AM	#2
640ibimmerguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Under there Posts: 217	Naples, FL is great. You fly into RSW (Fort Myers) which is 45 min drive to downtown Naples. Lots of great golf courses if you play. 5th Avenue has great restaurants and shopping. There are 2 Ritz Carltons, one on the water which was recently remodeled and one inland on a golf course. If you go to Bingham Jewelers (Rolex AD) ask for Carol. Safe travels.

8 January 2021, 08:28 AM	#3
640ibimmerguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Under there Posts: 217	And...... I just realized you said near Sarasota. St Pete is nice. Stay at the Don Cesar...if you go south of St Pete go to Pass a Grille beach, very quant, old Florida feel, at least it was 15 years ago.

8 January 2021, 08:38 AM	#5
bremersm Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Charlotte Posts: 647	There is a place near Sarasota called Anna Maria Island. I highly recommend it.

8 January 2021, 08:41 AM	#6
crew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: John Location: Rochester/Naples Watch: Pepsi Posts: 18,307	I’m sitting on my flight to Ft Myers waiting to take off as I type this. Headed to Naples for 3-4 months. The above posters give good advice for where to stay. I’ll be stopping at Bigham Jewelers next week. I’ll ask for Carol!

8 January 2021, 10:07 AM	#12
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	All good advice. We stay in Siesta Key mid April through May. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

8 January 2021, 10:21 AM	#14
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	Naples is great. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

8 January 2021, 01:49 PM	#15
jnelson3097 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Justin Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,307	Another vote for Naples. We’ve stayed at the LaPlaya at least a dozen times and will be back there in April.

8 January 2021, 09:45 PM	#16
Kinnakeet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Michelle Location: Canada/Florida Watch: WG Breguet Typexx Posts: 2,929	We like Lido Key and go every other month or so. Easy to walk on the beach from New Pass to Big Sarasota Pass. And a few minuets walk to St Armand’s Circle. And it’s quiet.

8 January 2021, 11:15 PM	#20
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	siesta key, marco island, sanibel or captiva. you could stay at the ritz in naples beach as well - but that is a bit too boxy for my liking. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

9 January 2021, 12:29 AM	#21
CamSLC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Patek Posts: 1,436	Siesta Key is beautiful.

9 January 2021, 12:41 AM	#22
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	people also like anna maria island. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

9 January 2021, 01:27 AM	#23
Ballzzz 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: NY Posts: 2,515	Lido Key - Stay at the Ritz(Sarasota) they have a bus that goes every 15/30 its a great spot, great beach, the Ritz has a nice beach club facility with full service locker rooms etc. As a posted stated its blocks from St Armand’s Circle, great location. We were surprised how much we enjoyed it __________________ Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. - Albert Einstein

9 January 2021, 01:33 AM	#24
Ferdelious 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Matt Location: Tampa, FL Watch: Hulk/SD4K/SeaQ/P39 Posts: 3,203	I don't think you can go wrong with any beach between St Pete or Marco Island. Maybe try a few days each in Naples, Sarasota and St Pete. It will be about a 60-90 minute drive between those destinations. __________________ Why is it, "A penny for your thoughts," but, "you have to put your two cents in?" Somebody's making a penny.

9 January 2021, 01:57 AM	#25
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Palm Island. No doubt about it. It’s a complete separation from the norm. No better place to truely relax. Here’s a home I own there. Most get around on golf carts and it’s like a secret getaway. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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