Based on our much larger guide to Tampa Bay & Florida's West Cost, this zeroes in on Bradenton & Sarasota, Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, Lido Key & St. Armands Key, Siesta Key, Nokomis Area & Venice. This easy-to-use book is packed with practical information and enticing facts that make it fun to read: A clean, attractive layout makes it easy to find what you're looking for within each of the book's six sections, whether it be suggestions for finding the best food, lodging, kayaking, fishing, or shopping; even driving directions are included.
Following are reviews of the full guide: "This new edition of Walton's comprehensive guide is a must for visitors." --Bon Voyage.
"It was very knowledgeable. Told about most of the activities going on in the area." -- Beverly McChesney.
"This updates all the basics on accommodations, restaurants, natural areas and historic sites alike. It outlines the best in inland and water trips, includes museums and shopping, and provides an outdoor focus and budget-minded focus which will appeal to trip planners." -- Midwest Book Review.
"This book takes in all the cities, towns, nature preserves, wilderness areas and sandy beaches that grace the Sunshine State's western shore. Covers Tampa Bay to Naples and Everglades National Park to Sanibel Island. Canoeing the Everglades, hiking on Gasparilla Island, exploring the history of Tampa's Ybor City - it's all here!"" -- Amazon reviewer.
