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Discover the natural beauty and cultural attractions of the rich Gulf Cast of Florida, from the beaches of Bradenton to the Ten Thousand Islands.
The essence of Gulf Coast Florida lies in the delicate balance between natural wilderness and social civility. Award-winning author Chelle Koster Walton directs you to lush landscapes, sugary sands, and excellent shelling and fishing in an area that offers fabulous lodging, restaurants, shops, and cultural and recreational activities to suit everyone's taste and budget. Walton outlines the history of the region and offers many suggestions for exploring the diverse legacies of the settlers.
Fully updated to keep abreast with the new resorts, restaurants, and attractions in the region, this new updated and expanded third edition offers the most comprehensive and critical review of what to do on the coast. New to this edition: "Chelle's High Fives," a special section that rates the crème de la crème in capricious categories such as martinis, playful beaches, and old Florida funk.
A bible of seasonal wonders and recommendationsReviewed by Midwest Book Review, 2005-04-14
Now in an updated and expanded third edition, Chelle Koster
Walton's The Sarasota, Sanibel Island & Naples Book: A Complete
Guide appears has been informatative revised to reflect the many
changes affecting the Florida region. Gulf Coast residents,
'snowbirds' and visitors will find Walton provides a bible of
seasonal wonders and recommendations, from wilderness areas and
accommodations complete with prices to parks, ice cream shops, and
special tours. Many of these byways would be missed by visitors
were it not for Walton's specifics, making this third edition of
Sarasota, Sanibel Island & Naples Book a real winner.
A better guide to this areaReviewed by Jackie M. Bachenberg, 2004-04-27
Although this book is not on a par with my favorite DK books, it's
one of the better that I have seen on this area of Florida. The
author gives a good list of things to do, places to see, where to
eat, and where to stay. It lacks the punch and polish of some of
the travel books (...), but it gets the job done.
My star ratings:
One star - couldn't finish the book
Two stars - read the book, but did a lot of skipping or scanning.
Wouldn't add the book to my permanent collection or search out
other books by the author
Three stars - enjoyable read. Wouldn't add the book to my permanent
collection. Would judge other books by the author
individually.
Four stars - Liked the book. Would keep the book or would look for
others by the same author.
Five start - One of my all time favorites. Will get a copy in
hardback to keep and will actively search out others by the same
author.
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