Category: Great Loop – Gulf Coast
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Day 52 (2/28/26) – Cayo Costa Anchorage to Gulf Harbour Marina (Fort Myers)
After the tense fog bank encounter, we met with the Saturday boating crowds around Sanibel and Fort Myers. This is high season in south Florida so the crowds are pretty thick. There are fishing boats, pontoon boats, and go fast boats, all trying to share the same narrow waterway. Never a dull moment! Since we…
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Day 51 (2/27/26) – Boca Grande Marina to Cayo Costa Anchorage
We had such a lovely time in Boca Grande- I was sad to leave. We had a short cruise to our anchor for the night near Cayo Costa State Park – they’re still recovering from Hurricane Ian shenanigans. We’ll check it out in the morning with the dinghy before we head to Fort Myers. Until…
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Day 50 (2/26/26) – Layover at Boca Grande (Gasparilla Island)
Florida shell collection at the majestic Gasparilla Inn, Boca Grande Today’s highlight was beach combing in Boca Grande (Florida beaches are my happy place). Boca Grande has a very Old Florida feel to it – very laid back and quiet. There are no traffic lights and golf carts are the main source of transportation. The…
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Day 49 (2/25/26) – Cape Haze Marina to Boca Grande Marina (Gasparilla Island)
After many days waiting out weather and tides at Cape Haze Marina, we continued our travels south today to lovely Boca Grande on Gasparilla Island. We rented a golf cart and explored the island a bit before dinner. Tomorrow we’ll explore the numerous beaches (shark teeth are calling!) and sample the local cuisine (The Temptation…
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Day 46 (2/22/26) – Layover at Cape Haze Marina (Englewood)
Shark tooth hunting was the highlight of our stay in the Venice area. Biscuit was docked in Englewood, a sleepy little town to the south. We rented a car and explored the coast to the north. We visited Venice Inlet, Caspersen Beach, Manasota Key Beach, and Stump Pass Beach. The sand is quite coarse and…
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Day 43 (2/19/26) – Marine Jack (Sarasota) to Cape Haze Marina (Englewood)
Today’s journey was uneventful and scenic. Lots of marinas mangroves, and beautiful yachts. Tomorrow’s assignment – exploring nearby beaches for fossilized shark teeth and seashells! We have no less than six beaches to explore between Venice Beach and Stump Pass Beach. Trivia – Stephen King (I’m a HUGE fan) winters on the northern end of…
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Day 42 (2/18/26) – Layover in Sarasota, Florida
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…
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Day 40 (2/16/26) – St. Petersburg Municipal Marina to Marina Jack Yacht Basin (Sarasota)
We arrived safely in Sarasota this evening. Tampa Bay was a bit windy and rolly, but once we got behind Ana Maria Island, conditions quickly improved. We’re eager to explore the downtown area tomorrow – The Ringling Museum is on the list, plus some minor provisioning! Until tomorrow – sweet dreams!
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Day 39 (2/15/26) – Layover in St. Petersburg, Florida
We’ve had a lovely layover in St. Petersburg, Florida! The weather could not have been more perfect – it’s been a lovely respite after a frigid couple of weeks in Apalachicola. We were able to cycle easily and visited numerous eateries and museums downtown. We plan to depart for Sarasota in the morning with the…
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Day 35 (2/11/26) – Clearwater Harbor Marina to St. Petersburg Municipal Marina
A lovely cruise day in the Gulf and Tampa Bay today as we made our way to St. Pete. The weather is fine here – sunny skies and 72 degrees. We look forward to exploring the area over the next few days. Until next time – sweet dreams!
Biscuit On The Move 