Siesta Key - Nokomis - Venice FL- South Sarasota County

In this video we show Myakka River State Park(2:58), Siesta Key(15:20), Ospry FL(15:55), Nokomis(19:53), and Venice(22:47).
Equipment Used
Kurgo Dog Back Pack amzn.to/3RjY0BV
DJI Action 3 Camera amzn.to/3Dotilm
PARKS & BEACHES
-Myakka River State Park(2:58) 13208 FL Hwy 72, Sarasota
-Sunset Beach(8:28) 75 Avenida Veneccia, Siesta Key
-Siesta Bch(8:38) 948 Beach Rd, Siesta Key
-Crescent Beach(9:19) 6499 Midnight Pass Rd, Siesta Key
-Turtle Beach(9:35)(14:20) 8918 Midnight Pass Rd, Siesta Key
-Historical Spanish Point Selby Gdns(15:55) 401 N Tamiami Trl, Osprey
-Blackburn Point Park(16:50) 800 Blackburn Pt Rd, Osprey
-Nokomis Beach(19:53) 205 Casey Key Rd, Nokomis
-North Jetty Bch Park(20:40) 1000 S Casey Key Rd, Nokomis
-Legacy Trail & Venetian Waterway Trl (23:39) 303 E Venice Ave, Venice
-Centennial Park(24:06) 200 W Venice Ave, Venice
-Monty Andrews Arboretum(25:46) 401 Pensacola Rd, Venice
-Humphris Park(South Jetty Pk)(26:40) 200 Tarpon Ctr Dr, Venice
-Venice Municipal Bch(27:50) 101 The Esplanade, Venice
-Venice Fishing Pier(30:21) 1600 Harbor Dr S, Venice
-Brohard Paw Park(28:26) 1650 Harbor Dr S, Venice
-Caspersen Beach(28:53) 4100 Harbor Dr S, Venice
-Manasota Key Bch(28:55) 8570 Manasota Key Rd, Englewood
BOAT TOURS
-Myakka River Queen(4:32) 13208 FL Hwy 72, Sarasota
-Siesta Key Aqua Adventures(5:16) 5253 Tamiami Trl, Sarasota
-Sarasota Gondola(5:31) 5353 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota
-Siesta Key Watersports(6:34) 1536 Stickney Pt Rd, Sarasota
-Fun Boat Tours(7:06) 1265 P;d Stoclney Pt Rd, Sarasota
-Sail Venice(26:59) 1968 Tarpon Center Dr, Venice
EATERIES
-Lazy Gator Cafe(4:21) Myakka River State Park
-Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar(5:34) 5353 S Tamiami Trl, Sarastoa
-Boatyard Bar & Grill(6:46) 1500 Stickney Pt Rd, Sarasota
-Spearfish Grille(7:01) 1265 Old Stickney Pt Rd, Siesta Key
-Old Salty Dog(9:50) 5023 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key
-Gilligan's Island Bar & Grill(10:40) 5253 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key
-Lobster Pot(11:07) 5157 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key
-The Beach Club(11:12) 5151 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key
-Village Cafe(11:20) 5133 Pceam B;vd. Siesta Key
-Stir Fry Thai & Sushi(11:24) 240 Avenida Madera, Siesta Key
-Sun Garden Cafe(11:27) 210 Avenida Madera, Siesta Key
-Siesta Key Wine Bar(11:43) 5138c Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key
-The Hub Baja Grill(11:53) 5148 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key
-My Village Pub(12:04) 5200 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key
-Another Broken Egg(12:15) 140 Avenida Messina, Siesta Key
-Bonjour French Cafe(12:23) 5214 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key
-Siesta Key Oyster Bar(12:34) 5238 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key
-Daiquiri Deck(12:42) 5250 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key
-Captain Curts Crab & Oyster Bar(13:40) 1200 Old Stickney Pt Rd, Siesta Key
-Turtles Restaurant(14:04) 8875 Midnight Pass Rd, Siesta Key
-Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House(17:06) 482 Blackburn Pt Rd, Osprey
-Casey Key Fish House(17:48) 801 Blackburn Pt Rd, Osprey
-North Jetty Grill(21:27) 1000 S Casey Key Rd, Nokomis
-Pop's Sunset Grill(22:21) 112 Circuit Rd, Nokomis
-Dockside Waterfront Grill(23:10) 509 N Tamiami Trl, Venice
-Daiquiri Deck(24:48) 300 W Venice Ave, Venice
-TJ Carneys(24:58) 231 W Venice Ave, Venice
-Made In Italy(25:12) 117 W Venice Ave, Venice
-Feed & Seed Market(25:23) 116 W Venice Ave, Venice
-Crow's Nest Restaurant(26:24) 1968 Tarpon Center Dr, Venice
-South Jetty Grill(26:52) 200 Tarpon Ctr Dr, Venice
-Sharky's On The Pier(30:21) 1600 Harbor Dr S, Venice
LODGING
-Tropical Breeze Resort(12:56) 140 Columbus Blvd, Siesta Key
-Siesta Key Beachside Villas(13:24) 124 Columbus Blvd, Siesta Key
-Gulfside Beach Club(19:02) 427 Casey Key Rd, Nokomis
-Casey Key Resorts(19:08) 317 Casey Key Rd, Nokomis
-Island House Motel(19:25) 205 Casey Key Rd, Nokomis
Coffee & Deserts
-Fudge Factory(10:37) 5263 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key
-Mojo Risin' Coffee Co(10:50) 5251 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key
-Bean Coffee(11:44) 5138 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key
-Kilwins(11:46) 5140 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key
RENTALS
-Siesta Key Watersports(6:24) 1536 Stickney Pt Rd, Sarasota
-Robin Hood Rentals(10:12) 5255 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota
-Ride & Paddle(14:45) 8918 Midnight Pass Rd, Siesta Key
-VeniceJetty.com(21:09) 1000 S Casey Key Rd, Nokomis
-Cool Breeze Boat Rentals(21:52) 100 Circuit Rd, Nokomis
-Sea Saucer Boat Rentals(26:38) SeaSaucerBotas.com
THEATRES
-Venice Theatre(25:56) 140 Tampa Ave, Venice

[@stevenscoggins170]

You have the best travel channel on YT.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Sreven, I appreciate that

[@nowyouknowrealestate5703]

Truth!

[@DSRQ1]

Have lived in Sarasota for many years, Florida for 50 years, and it has many fine qualities of life. You should also know if you are thinking of settling here housing is very expensive, snowbird season makes it heavily congested to the point where if you live on the middle of a barrier island it can take 45 minutes to get on or off the island. Summer months are very hot. There is also unchecked new construction countywide, adding to the congestion. There are tradeoffs to living anywhere, so be aware before you commit.

[@Jerry-sy8rd]

Come for the weather…cause that’s the only excuse…

[@Jerry-sy8rd]

Winter weather that is Summer is a sweat mess.

[@indyanna1423]

Wonderful summers on Casey Key when I was a child.

[@wafwaffle1819]

You did my area Proud, If I didn't already live here I would move here! Ive lived here in sarasota since 1985 and wow has it changed but still remains Beautiful.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyoy WafWaffle, great to hear from a Sarasota resident

[@biscuits-xc5ch]

Just curious... How has it changed?

[@wafwaffle1819]

@@biscuits-xc5ch it's a busy city now not just a town on the Gulf with hidden beautiful beaches. When I moved here I was east of I-75, it took over 30 minutes to drive into town which meant to the Publix at fruitville/ beneva road to get food once a month in bulk . Most roads were 2 lanes and there was no real traffic. It's still a beautiful town but nothing like what it used to be and I hear from people that have lived here longer how much more beautiful used to be.

[@davidoverholt251]

Beautiful view and beautiful time to cruise in Siesta Key! Not for the faint of budget!

[@stevewalther2293]

Not a place for single people...

[@angelah6357]

Great video! I love living there in the winter!

[@teop7887]

The Hub has the #1 rated margaritas! Love Siesta, can't wait to go back 👍👍

[@sarahlockridge7879]

Love your videos! We vacation on Manasota yearly and go to Venice. It was like watching a slice of home away from home. 😻

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yep Manasota Beaches are great

[@claudiahansen4938]

Superb video of the place we will call home as of this summer! Beautiful work on the drone and ground level too. We will have lots to explore in more depth. Thank you so much.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Welcome to Siesta Key, hope you enjoy your home

[@martinpenev6750]

Another stunning video which is a must to see if one plans to visit Florida. I love how your videos always have such a good-feel vibes! The scoot coupes look cute to drive, especially with Bella in it.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou, yes they are fun to drive

[@GMLux]

Venice is beautiful. It’s nice to see a post hurricane Ian video that the place is still looking great. Thank you for this very informative video.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou yep true, this area pretty much unaffected

[@garyjohnson679]

Venice was north of the storm enough that they survived pretty well the major damage starts from Englewood and moves south to Fort Myers with mostly flooding to Naples I live in Englewood we had 200 mile an hour gust don't ever believe it was just a category 4 this was a cat-5 storm

[@bizzbuilder]

Lynda and I love this video you really did a great job. Thanks, Randy.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Well thankyou Ken, say hello to Lynda for me

[@Jeannified]

I am pleasantly surprised to see these barrier islands looking so great after the hurricane. It seems like a miracle! Such a gorgeous area!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yep about 48 hrs prior to landfall it was coming right at Venice, but ended up alot further south, so this area was ok

[@songchen2424]

@@TampaAerialMedia😮😮😮😮😮😢

[@infiniteplaneandbeyond9231]

We were spared lucky. Anywhere south of Charlotte harbor got the severe storm surge.

[@TheDradge]

@@TampaAerialMedia there was a lot of destruction in Venice. Did you not see the Little Theater downtown?

[@sherricilburn9753]

I’ve lived here 37 years and have never had any damage from a hurricane. It’s certain areas of Sarasota County that get it more than other parts.

[@SaiaRose]

My home ! You do a great job exploring my paradise ! God has blessed me ❤

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Tansy, I appreciate that

[@auroranite]

Boy was this a great show Randy. Beautiful area of Old Florida. On my list. Tks

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Aurora, yep this might be the best area for Old FL

[@summerlinpublic5673]

Your videos are the best! I grew up in Sarasota, it is great to see it again!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thank you for the feedback, I appreciate that

[@josephnagy-xl9iw]

Excellent 👍👌 video again these are so great to get an idea of what to do when you are in the area wish they were available back in the 90's when I was stumbling around there 🙌👍👌

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Joseph, I appreciate the feedback

[@davidoverholt251]

I Love Bella has a good time on the road! So nice she travels with you!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou, yep Bella loves to travel

[@gracegarden1]

What an excellent episode! Thank you for putting all this together. So much information! I had to watch twice and I will view it again. I loved seeing Myakka River State Park. Sorry you couldn't climb the suspended walkway, but I'm glad it wasn't totally destroyed and can be fixed. Turtle Beach is by far my favorite, too, but let's tell people it's terrible there, OK? It can be our secret. I can't wait to see the gulf again. It is nice that you are putting yourself and Bella in the videos more. It makes it feel like I'm there, too. I appreciate all the work you put in to share your travels and what you learn along the way, and as a new dog owner, the info about pet-friendly places (more than I thought there'd be) has been great. Peace & Prayers.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou GraceGarden for that feedback, yea always try to walk a fine line as far as how much of me and Bella to put in the videos.

[@ianredding5736]

Amazing video. ❤. Been going to that area my entire life. Thank you for showing it in such a beautiful way. Please come to Toronto. So many things to view in my city.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yep need to get my passport first

[@84cman]

Great video loved the info.

[@dosgood000]

Great video as always. I ride my scooter right through these areas regularly, lived here since '85 and even learned a couple things. :-)

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yep the scooter is the best way to get around

[@pavelzaro1471]

Excellent work. Thanks. ❤️

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Pavel

[@altheiasarenas5427]

Binge watch all your Florida videos today. Excellent!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Great to hear, Im honored

[@roopersstories]

Oh hey, a fresh Randy vid! Best part of the week! 🎉

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Rooper, hope you are having a great week

[@mikemc330]

Beautiful video Randy. Photography and editing are top notch. Please keep up the great work!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Mike, I think the Anna Maria video coming next week might be the best yet.

[@kelseymariel2127]

Definitely gorgeous area. My anti Beach teenagers even talk about when we are going back. Thank you for peace today from cold New England.❄️

[@TampaAerialMedia]

You are welcome Kelsey

[@brianhayes7153]

My wife and I vacation every year on Casey Key. Great video that really hit all the right spots. Thanks for sharing!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Brian for the feedback

[@monkabuda]

Thank you for your amazing videos. My family and I love them!! We relocated to SW Florida in the past year and have learned so much more about the area through your videos. We always knew that SW Florida was where we wanted to end up and your videos have reinforced the notion that we made the correct decision! THANK YOU!!!!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

You are welcome, yep I think Southwest FL is the most beautiful parts of FL...and when we get Fort Myers region rebuilt, it will be great again too.

[@HICarolina]

Love your work

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou for the nice words

[@kathyg1346]

We live in Venice and love going to Pops. Dolphins love that part of the intercoastal.

[@joeschmoo9055]

Tampa aerial media is the best at travel vids. He covers alot of what tourist and locals are interested in. Love the vids man !!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Joe for the nice words

[@urex1717]

Sunset fans will love Siesta Key and will also know to stick around while the sun colors the sky. Once in a great while, you will actually view a green sunset. That is the stuff that memories are made of.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Very True

[@alainecampbell4603]

I absolutely love your videos!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Alaine for saying that

[@OlsenTheWonderDog]

Great video. You pack a lot of information in your video. Thank you.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou for the nice words

[@relaxingricky]

Love your dog and you take him or her every where. Great job you make me want to move there now 🍷🤙

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Ricky

[@dirkmatzat9802]

Hi Randy, thank you so much for this video! Never thought that Florida is that beautiful. You did a great job again. Go on with what you are doing! 👍 Greetings and blessings from West-Germany 👋 Dirk

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Dirk, always great to hear from Germany...posting Anna Maria Island tomorrow, I think it is just as beautiful too.

[@tatanka3790]

In this video the music is perfect 👍👍👍

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou for the feedback

[@robertmielke6196]

Greetings! I really do enjoy your videos and detailed narration...really looking at possibly moving into the Siesta Key area-Very tired of the long & cold Wisconsin Winters and your videos provide a welcome & desired relieving type of "Day-Dream!" Thank You and love your dog too!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Robert, I appreciate the feedback...I went to get up there to Wisconsin in the summer, maybe film the Dells.

[@chazsbrickbuilds2870]

I live in Sarasota prices are rising on siesta key and home owners insurance is double down here now. giving up a heads up.

[@sherricilburn9753]

I moved here 37 years ago from Wisconsin. It’s not what it used to be here. It’s super congested now and over populated and continually getting worse. We just got hit with a huge bill for taxes and our mortgage just went up.

[@questdental]

Hi, I have watched two videos, so far. Virginia Beach and now this one. Very well done and informative, thank you. Greetings from Nokomis, FL. 👍

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou for the nice words QuestDental.

[@dickersondesigns3596]

Hey Randy, saving this to watch later, watched a few minutes and it looks absolutely phenomenal!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou yep you should like it

[@dickersondesigns3596]

@@TampaAerialMedia I'm going to have to watch it tomorrow when I have time to really relax and take it in. I'll send you a comment when I'm done, but the comment will probably be that it was an awesome video

[@belkisb.4779]

Great tour. Thanks

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou for the nice words

[@LifeInVeniceFlorida]

WOW! This was an excellent video. Job well done 😀👏

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou for the nice words, appreciate the feedback

[@zm6323]

Excellent footage, intel, narration. Solid production!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou ZM, I appreciate that

[@zm6323]

@@TampaAerialMedia for sure! I worked as camera operator, asst camera for PBS/Cousteau. Owned a production business..all before digital occurred. I shot hi8, then mini-dv, underwater camera ops. I'm well aware of post, edit, format, sequences etc. Again, well done. I'm planning to move there so finding your vid was sublime my brother. Word:)

[@neilouellette3004]

I caught you saying "they're very friendly" with the arrow. I'll leave it as that. Love your videos!

[@joninkrott69]

Great video Randy! Excellent highlights of Siesta and Venice. And you're right, Shelley and Urban Meyer are very personable and friendly! I enjoy your work!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Jon, yea I felt bad about Urbans experience in Jacksonville.

[@321gates]

@TampaAerialMedia I never hated the guy as many Gator fans do, but I definitely think he had some things to work through. Though, don't we all at some point?

[@GregHalvorson]

I'll be in Sarasota area Feb 7 to Feb 15th... Never been. Can't wait. Thank you -- I have a page full of notes!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Good timing, its a great time to visit

[@d.oliveras8012]

Amazing videos. Best KZbin videos

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou, I appreciate that

[@valentenick1]

very informative. thank you

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou for the feedback

[@dalevankuren3861]

Enjoyable Video,Great Video and Camera work Randy.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Dale

[@steve6429]

Awesome, very well done video!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Steve

[@richardnone5644]

there are so many beautiful beaches and parks in Florida its impossible to pick the best there is NO best there is only the ones you like are your best i have been here since 1975 and still love it very much in World Famous Dania beach Florida

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Very true

[@mariadelcmontalvo6116]

Awesome video. I will use for my next Siesta Key stay vacation 😎

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Glad to be of help Maria, thanks for the comment

[@BellaandDray]

I'm so excited for sand bank yes does up there! I have been trying to move to Clearwater for almost 8 years now

[@katehughes1860]

Beautiful done

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Kate

[@ChrisLincolnHomes]

Great video! Thanks!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Chris

[@frugalfinds13]

Loving your videos! Planning a trip this month and can’t wait to check out Casperson beach!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou for the nice words

[@anjagast7543]

Outstanding video!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Anj

[@wellarmedwife166]

Born and raised in south Sarasota...back when 41 was two lanes and there was no I75 ...We left for five years for GA...and are back..never appreciated how beautiful it was here until we came back... And if you hit up Venice beach...the dog beach is devine..(and we drive half an hour south to get there) but be sure to stop by sharkys for lunch and a drink

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Welcome back

[@Juniorbk26052]

This video rocks. The wife and I are definitely planning a trip this year in this area. Heck we live in miami. No excuse to not go.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yep I think you would enjoy it, not as crowded as Miami

[@derekjaye6118]

A couple dozen cases of eggs...You said it! Haha. Great video.

[@bostonboxman]

Great video on Sarasota my wife and I visit every May for two weeks and are hoping to retire there in a couple of years we really enjoy your videos keep up the great work blessings my friend 😊

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Michael hope the best for you on your retirement

[@KevinDaUnicorn]

I ❤️ Venice Beach!!!

[@Travelbrewwineanddine]

Another awesome video!!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou for the nice words

[@harryhoesch3793]

Great coverage. Moving that way in a few months, but probably 1/2 the house I could have had 3 years ago. Prices are crazy high there. I believe Sarasota County, last year had the highest home appreciation in the whole US. So nice, that a big house isn't as important as a smile with a boat or 3.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou, yep the whole Tampa Bay Area has seen a huge increase in property, but I think some of that will drop as interest rates climb...There are still deals to find if you don't mind being alittle ways away from the Gulf

[@isaac962]

Thanks!

[@alexanderf4152]

Great Video!!! Well done!!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Alexander

[@MultiTroy63]

This was real good hopefully I will be living there somewhere soon!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou, best of luck to you

[@peeko_luxx2873]

Man you gotten some amazing shots of Sarasota. Born and raised here. Always something to do. Those banana boat rides are such a good time. Just hanging out on the beach and seeing it going back and forth, you are able to call aqua adventures and pay through phone and just run out to it and jump on. Sunset boat rides are always beautiful as well. Cheers

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Funny you bring up Banana Boats, cause we will feature one on Anna Maria Island, in fact I'm going to call them within the hour, maybe do tomorrow.

[@peeko_luxx2873]

@@TampaAerialMedia Goes by fairly quickly but gives some amazing quick views of the whole beach line. Hope you have a great time!

[@wingwalker27]

Awesome video

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thanks!

[@Roadtosomethingnew1]

Siesta key is perfect, a place I regret not seeing in my time in florida

[@user-se6vg7mr1z]

Great content showcasing the Florida landscapes, they have an idyllic aquatic lifestyle, the continuous beaches, the lakes, rivers, waterways, there is no wonder they also have a "Venice" just like LA - California, and you would not believe it, that even Venezuela is named after Venice, for all the canal systems the Spanish Explorers found when they got there in the 1500's. If the Florida needs another "place-name" for it's scenic surrounds. I imagine another "variation" of Venice, the original name of Venice, which was "Ravenna"

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yep FL has great water scenery, although I would say Venice FL and Venice CA are very different

[@danroydsbarbadostravelvlog3057]

Thanks for sharing

[@TampaAerialMedia]

You are welcome

[@jimkennedy7050]

The best thing about growing up on Siesta Key during the entire 60"s and half the 70"s is leaving. My brother still there who remembers when Siesta Drive was a dirt road thru the village. I remember Dino the dinosaur sinclair gas station and pink sidewalks funded by John Ringling the circus magnate. Yay. and hippies were cool. smoked a lot of dope with us kids. did a year at out of door school and met all the rich local kids. it was a blast!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yea the good ole days, thanks for sharing

[@melsop54]

"That homes gotta be worth at least a few dozen eggs!" hahahah Good one!

[@jimshoe402]

I Love seeing the COST..Thank You $$$$$

[@TampaAerialMedia]

You are welcome Jim

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Man!!!! I got caught up in the AFC championship game and forgot all about the premier!!!! Regrets. Watching it now though. Thanks as always!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Totally understand...I would probably rather watch Mahomes and Joe Burrow too

[@paulw4310]

Excellent stuff, Randy! Fell in love with the Venice area when I flight instructed out of VNC in the late 80s. What's not to love, other than traffic during season that is. The return of "Swimming In Sunshine"...sweet! Liked the comment about the price of that estate on Casey Key Rd...in eggs...haha! Hey wait...that's not funny! 10 out of 10 on this video...beautiful! Best to you and give my regards to Venessa. :-)

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Paul, I appreciate the feedback, yep Vanessa was very nice

[@georgehorner1578]

For someone who is not familiar with the Keys, if I wanted to go to the bluest tropical snorkeling, white beaches which Key, resort, and time of year do you recommend sir.

[@321gates]

@georgehorner1578 Siesta Key is probably not the key you're thinking of. Many Florida islands are referred to as "keys" but are not part of the "Florida Keys," which is a string of islands off the southern most tip of Florida. That is where the clearest water and coral reefs are. There are many great areas to snorkel down there. Check out alligator reef if you really want to see some beautiful water. There are many videos of the location on KZbin. As for beaches, the Keys (Florida Keys) only offer a few small ones that can be accessed without a boat. That is the one downside of the area. Believe it or not, though, some of the clearest water in Florida is found inland, thanks to our countless freshwater springs. A diver/snorkelers paradise. Just watch out for gators. 😁

[@paulw4310]

@@georgehorner1578 Excellent answer, 321gates. It's a common misconception, due to the name "keys" that the Gulf barrier islands are referring to the Florida Keys. As for the keys mentioned in this video, Siesta Key unquestionably has the whitest sand. Other than the panhandle/Panama City area, it's the whitest sand in Florida; much more so than say Caspersen Beach (also mentioned in this video) which is only several miles to the south and has very dark sand. For snorkeling, unfortunately in a way, the best time of year is summer...the 3 "H"s--hot, humid and hurricane season. Typically, the warmer the water, the clearer it is. Like 321 says, snorkeling trips to the reef, available all the way down the Overseas Highway (U.S. 1) offer far more scenic snorkeling. Speaking of Caspersen Beach, a little south of Sharky's On The Pier (great Island Jambalaya...assuming you like jambalaya!), in the 80s fossilized shark teeth were incredibly abundant and very easy to find. Not so much anymore...I rarely see them these days. Whether you choose the Florida Keys, the Gulf Islands or inland...ENJOY!😎

[@georgehorner1578]

@@paulw4310 thank you!

[@ATPGvFamouss]

I just now came across your KZbin videos and WOW!! Truly amazing. I moved to Sarasota in November and already love it, and this video gave me ideas of what I need to check out next. Also, what song did you use at 16:34? Can’t wait to see more!!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Justin for the nice words, that song is "You" by The Invention of Flight, available on MusicBed.com

[@TerraKiev]

Thank You! Waiting for new video Fort Myers

[@TampaAerialMedia]

It might be at end of year

[@Ivanhoenn]

I lived in Sarasota for 20 years, living somewhere cold now. Would very much like to go back :P

[@williamwoods3277]

Hope that you make a ton of $$$ Randy. You deserve it for all your hard work.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou William, I appreciate that, yep income has been improving thanks to all of you.

[@ed9078]

enjoyed another awesome video. can't wait for the east coast videos. can you do a video on port stLucie

[@TampaAerialMedia]

We did Port St Lucie in our Treasure Island part 1 video last year

[@ed9078]

@@TampaAerialMedia oh ok I have to check it out thanks

[@Maria-tq8ck]

Shalom Randy!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Hi Maria, Shalom back to you as well, hope you are experience Gods peace

[@curtislyon743]

You do an excellent job on all your videos! Is Florida your home state? Have you explored Steinhatchee up towards apalachicola?

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yes FL is hope. I do want to do up north more, at some point Apalachicola area, also want to do Ocala probably in near future

[@ydarbnhoj]

Just curious but how current is this footage - is this post hurricane Ian? It looks like a pretty great place to stay. Thanks, nicely presented… Wow I see that it IS current - that’s great! I know some of the East coast because my entire immediate family (except for me - I was away at college) moved to Port Charlotte back in ‘73 but in less than a year they re-located to Boca. So most of my experience is either the East coast or Key West and the keys but the West Coast looks great. Nice video!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yep most the damage was Port Charlotte and south

[@iamburl2667]

Dont forget celery park and ditmeirs produce by cattleman drive, love it being part of sarasota

[@williamcasey9172]

Hi there. Just subscribed to your channel. Great information as I’m actually moving to Venice in March. Question what is the song playing that has the lyrics “Everybody’s swimming in sunshine”? Thank you and great videos!!!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Hi William, welcome to Venice, that is "Swimming In Sunshine" by The Comandeers, available on PremiumBeat.com.

[@williamcasey9172]

Thank you so much!!

[@tech4life884]

Siesta Keys beach is #1.

[@sjwilloughby-greene8214]

❤️❤️❤️💯

[@skyblazer9137]

In 1940 to 1950 i lived on the corner of Stickney Pt Rd. And South Tamiami Trail in a Trailor Park, there was nothing else around. When i got to around 6 or 7 me and my friend would walk down to the beach on siesta key, nobody around, we were the only ones on the beach. Not like today i feel so sad to see the crowd of people there today. I am now 83yo. I remember point of rocks, where are the rocks?? My farther would take me down to the bait shop at midnight pass to fish. Midnight pass rd. was just crushed coral. The bait shop was the only building on the key at the time i think. Everything was sand dunes. In 1950 we moved to Mass. I missed Fla. I retired and moved to St. Pete where i live today. SKY

[@TampaAerialMedia]

I'll bet you have seen alot of changes in the areas, thanks for sharing Skyblazer.

[@skyblazer9137]

@@TampaAerialMedia Yes the changes are tremendous. I remember my farther saying no one wants Fla to hot.. I remember all the bridges were made of wood, and the only way into this area was on Rt. 301. In the fall we would go to the train station and watch Ringling Bros. Circus come for their winter stay. The Sarasota airport was just a grass strip. Yeah, i have seen a lot. RAY aka (SKY)🤠😎

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

And just turned on all notifications. Thought it already was.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Smoky Mtn Family

[@jamesclick8223]

Wow it pretty there. This may be one of my favorite places in Florida that I never been to. Checked rates for October,there are at least a few places you can stay for less than $200. So it can be affordable. I'm sure it's not going to change but a ad every 3 to 4 minutes,that's worse than tv.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou, yep oct and nov are good to go weather gets cooler but not overly crowded.. Ill check on the ads, shouldnt be every 3-4min

[@1972Ray]

Our daughter got married on Nokomis beach, it was beautiful.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yep I can see how that would be an excellent place for a wedding and maybe a honeymoon as well.

[@wrestlingwithjay3770]

❤

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thanks for joining the premiere

[@Dynamic_Aerial_Adventures]

As a local I must point out that Its NOT white sand its "quarts" which is why its cool and soft to the touch.

[@kevinellis8307]

Where’s Bird Key footage….? I was anxious to see it.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Bird Key is is the Sarasota Video

[@scrapiron6870]

Brother can a common single guy come down there and live a basic life in the resorts or beach rental, retail stores, I no it seems like a wierd question, but seriously little garage rental apartments available it’s getting real old up north in these freary no sunshine months, your the man so what can you tell a guy driving down there and starting, thankyou

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yes I think so, no it can get expensive near the beach but there are monthly rentals available

[@pete1003]

How much are homes? Want to relocate from Orlando area

[@hardwood6927]

Just north of me!!