Day 42 (2/18/26) – Layover in Sarasota, Florida

One of many extravagant yatchs at Marine Jack Yacht Basin
Red silk cotton tree blooms, Ringing Museum
Looking down the passageway of the renovated Wisconsin, John Ringling’s luxurious passenger train car, Ringling Museum
A beautifully restored circus wagon, Ringling Museum
Ca’ d’Zan mansion – the spectacular waterfront residence of John and Mable Ringling, circa 1926, Ringling Museum
Beautiful Ca’ d’Zan mansion facade facing Sarasota Bay, Ringling Museum
A scene in Howard Tibbal’s amazing circus model display, Ringling Museum
Howard Tibbal’s Big Top circus model, Ringling Museum
Aerial view of the Big Top circus model, Ringling Museum
Couldn’t resist this photo-op along the Sarasota Bay waterfront! Unconditional Surrender, Sarasota
A massive Moreton Bay Fig tree (Ficus macrophylla), Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Sarasota
An amazing Cuban dinner – Mom would approve! Mirna’s Cuban Cuisine, Sarasota

We’ve really enjoyed our three day stay in Sarasota – Marina Jack is a very modern marina conveniently located downtown on Sarasota Bay. The weather has been perfect! We were able to visit the lovely Ringling Museum as well as the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. We explored the waterfront on our bikes and even stopped for a touristy photo. We topped it all off with a memorable Cuban dinner at Mirna’s Cuban Cuisine.

Tomorrow we’re off to Cape Haze Marina and then off to Boca Grande. I hope to have some Florida beach time soon. Until next time – sweet dreams!

2 responses to “Day 42 (2/18/26) – Layover in Sarasota, Florida”

  1. Great photos along with the updates, Betty. May all that’s good get even better as you & Capt. Rob cruise on to the next port.

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    1. Thanks, Roger!

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