Casey Key near Venice, Florida

January, 9th thru 11th 2009

This travellog covers a scenic drive from Sun N Fun RV Resort in Sarasota to Casey Key.

We are staying at Sun N Fun RV-Resort in Sarasota. It is $50 a night for FHU paved interior streets and more activities and amenities than you can shake a stick at. The place has over 2,000 sites. It is a *snow bird* destination. We have a "cheap" cite, at least the cheapest available. They go up rapidly from our $50 a night site. And even with the economy struggling like it is the place appears to be better than 90% occupied. You really can't tell there is a recession by looking at the population in this place.

Shells on Casey Key beach near Venice, Florida

Joyce would rather walk on the beach searching for shells than almost anything. Grand children come first, but shelling comes after that. Lately she has begun taking pictures of interesting shells. This is one such picture she took on Casey Key just north of Venice, Florida.

Shells on Casey Key north of Venice, Florida

Joyce is back to her shelling on Casey Key. As you can see it is hard for her to find one. Make that hard to find just one.

Shells on Casey Key beach north of Venice, Florida

How do you select one of these shells?

Shells on Casey Key beach north of Venice, Florida

A cold front is on the way creating those waves. These waves will certainly wash a new batch of fresh shells onto the beach insuring wonderful shelling in the coming week.

Snowy egret resting on piling at Casey Key, Florida

Snowy egrets are distinguished by their yellow slippers. It does look like he stepped into yellow paint.