Siesta Key - Nokomis - Venice FL- South Sarasota County
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Date: 2024-03-01
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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jimkennedy7050
The best thing about growing up on Siesta Key during the entire 60s and half the 70s 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!
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The best thing about growing up on Siesta Key during the entire 60s and half the 70s 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!
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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. :-)
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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. :-)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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!
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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!
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toddnallastx
Too bad your autocratic, freedom killing governor has ruined your reputation. Decent people who love democracy are boycotting Florida like the plague.
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Too bad your autocratic, freedom killing governor has ruined your reputation. Decent people who love democracy are boycotting Florida like the plague.
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TheKrazyRedShow
Great production. Only thing that sucks is that now everybody's going to know how cool it is. Best kept secret in Florida bro. Keep it quiet
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Great production. Only thing that sucks is that now everybody's going to know how cool it is. Best kept secret in Florida bro. Keep it quiet
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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.
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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.
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TheHemiphil81
My wife and I honeymoon here 10 years ago and we come back every yes for 2 weeks. I retire in July and we plan on moving here or close
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My wife and I honeymoon here 10 years ago and we come back every yes for 2 weeks. I retire in July and we plan on moving here or close
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Tampa aerial media is the best at travel vids. He covers alot of what tourist and locals are interested in. Love the vids man!
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curtislyon743
You do an excellent job on all your videos! Is Florida your home state Have you explored Steinhatchee up towards apalachicola
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You do an excellent job on all your videos! Is Florida your home state Have you explored Steinhatchee up towards apalachicola
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Ricovette
We don't need anymore dirtbags in this area. It all looks good when you don't show the entire picture. Stay safe. Rico
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We don't need anymore dirtbags in this area. It all looks good when you don't show the entire picture. Stay safe. Rico
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brianhayes7153
My wife and I vacation every year on Casey Key. Great video that really hit all the right spots. Thanks for sharing!
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My wife and I vacation every year on Casey Key. Great video that really hit all the right spots. Thanks for sharing!
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bbdiscoveries
For a sec there i thought you were one of our local homeless who live at that train car (now bus station) in the intro
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For a sec there i thought you were one of our local homeless who live at that train car (now bus station) in the intro
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draidenbriella6588
I'm so excited for sand bank yes does up there! I have been trying to move to Clearwater for almost 8 years now
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I'm so excited for sand bank yes does up there! I have been trying to move to Clearwater for almost 8 years now
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Cami_BarbieDolls
Came back from Sarasota recently and it was horrendous after hurricane! Nature is destroyed, bugs, red tidesucks
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Came back from Sarasota recently and it was horrendous after hurricane! Nature is destroyed, bugs, red tidesucks
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eveyhammond8326
Shelly Meyer not so friendly when she attacked Colin kaepernick. She got in a lot of trouble for that.
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Shelly Meyer not so friendly when she attacked Colin kaepernick. She got in a lot of trouble for that.
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notsure7554
Stay AWAY! We don't need more tourists or more people. Go AWAY! Too many people already. Go AWAY!
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Stay AWAY! We don't need more tourists or more people. Go AWAY! Too many people already. Go AWAY!
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earth
As a local I must point out that Its NOT white sand its quarts which is why its cool and soft to the touch.
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As a local I must point out that Its NOT white sand its quarts which is why its cool and soft to the touch.
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