Sarasota and Punta Gorda

My day started off with a nice walk with several ladies from the community.  Wanda had told them I liked to walk and they graciously invited me to join them.  Then off to the pool for me with my Kindle while enjoying some time in the sun.  We had continued built in entertainment of the ongoing beach replenishment.  Bill and Bo headed out to hit that elusive little white ball, and enjoyed their day.  After they got home we walked up to the Helmsley and had a nice dinner.

The next morning Bill and I decided walk the Sarasota bridge.  I've always wanted to do that, and it was a nice walk.

The beginning of the bridge walk 

A view of downtown Sarasota

My walking buddy

Pelicans looking for breakfast

A barely visible little lizard 

We met Boomer, the fishing dog.  He was very excitedly looking for fish in the water.  I asked what he did when he found them and the owner said he doesn't like to get his face wet so he pounces but never catches them!  He's a rescue and a therapy dog, who goes to elemetary schools and reads with children - and he's a gorgeous sweet boy!

White Ibis

We then headed to Punta Gorda to meet friends who were staying in Naples for lunch at the Captain's Table.  Fun catching up.  

This is the LAST wildlife sighting of the day!