Today was Abby's 11th birthday and the first thing we did this morning was give her a call to wish her a Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!
As we were driving through Sarasota we saw a sign which said Sarasota Garden Club, found out it was 70 years old beautiful small garden that had 150 members and private contributions help maintain the premises.
A couple blocks down the road was Shelby Botanical Garden, this was a large outside garden with many paths to follow. A grand old mansion was open and there was a display of Mariposa masks. They were highly decorated with multiple themes of butterflies or snakes or hummingbirds or leopards or mask with in the mask and local leaf patterns in intense colors. Ranging in price from 150$ to 3,500$. The gardens a must to see if in the area. This is the area we picked up the white beach sand, the whitest coming from this Gulf side.
Sharky’s on the Pier in Venice, Florida. We split a grouper sandwich and a margarita each. We walked the pier and saw quite a few people fishing but only one angler caught something while we walked by – a crab. At the end of the pier was a well tanned guy making palm flowers for the ladies at a price. I never found out how much because he was teaching some mid 70’s ladies how to do it. Looking for a good tip!
We took alligator alley across southern Florida. If you do, watch your speed, we saw many cop cars. I had just passed a truck doing 52 in a 55 and pulled over and behind me a Mercedes was scooting past me at a good rate of speed, as my radar detector went off. He pulled right over to the side for Mr. Policeman. I gingerly went on my way.
Mutineer Restaurant, we split a 6 oz lobster tail with 6 shrimp in a garlic sauce with steamed vegetables and a couple glasses of merlot wine. I know white is preferred but red was less expensive and we like it better.
We stayed at Florida City for a three hour jaunt into Key West the next morning.
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