Romantic, modern 2/2 getaway on Manasota Key in South Florida. This is not your typical beach condo/townhome. After a day at the Beach, boating, fishing, water sports, or wildlife viewing, Bohemian Sunrise provides guests comfortable and relaxing spaces to make more memories with family and friends. Bohemian sunrise features fresh, contemporary, modern design with comfort in mind. A large, screened lanai provides peak a boo views of beautiful Lemon Bay and warm sea breezes. A community dock is 50 yards away for boating, fishing, or relaxing. The average daily temperature from December to early May is 74 degrees!!
Bring your flip flops, sunscreen, swim suit and shades. Everything else you need for the beach is already there. Two kayas, 4 beach chairs, towels, cooler, beach cart, boogie boards and bikes are provided.
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Never been to Manasota Key? Imagine a laid-back small community where the dress code is flip flops and shorts. You will not find any high rises nor redlights here. The beaches have white sand, the people are friendly, and the beers are cold.
No car? Not having a car will limit your exploration but it's not essential. Publix and Walmart will deliver groceries. Circle K located on the Key also has some food items, beer, and a limited wine selection. The Key provides a free shuttle service called Stumpy's. During high season be sure to call 30 minutes in advance and be sure to tip the driver. The shuttle service stops running at 10pm.
Things to do in Manasota Key...
Hit the Beach
Get ready for fun in the sun. Each of Manasota Key's four beaches along the 7-mile stretch has a unique personality.
• Manasota Beach on the key's north end is the only beach where a lifeguard is on duty. It's also a great place to watch the sunset or the reflection of the moon and stars in the water because the park is open until midnight.
• Blind Pass Beach, just south of Manasota Beach, has a secret, "away-from-it-all" ambiance. There are no lifeguards and only a few amenities, including a beach house with restrooms and a handful of picnic tables. You'll also find plenty of free parking, but don't miss the not-so-obvious entrance to it. Wind your way to a prime spot on the 3,000-foot beach through dunes and waving sea oats or explore the nature trail. Locals also call this beach "Middle Beach" to differentiate it from the Blind Pass Beach 35 miles south on Sanibel Island.
• Englewood Beach benefits by being in Englewood's city park system, so amenities are plentiful.
• Stump Pass Beach State Park, farthest south on the key, is flanked by two uninhabited islands to the east. The beach is ideal for sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling or surfcasting. The park has full amenities including picnic pavilions.
Hike the Preserve
• Meander along a shady boardwalk at the Manasota Scrub Preserve tucked behind Manasota Key in the town of Manasota. The 154-acre preserve will acquaint you with the natural plant and animal life in the area. Keep in mind that mosquitoes and other annoying buzzy things are part of the ecosystem and wear repellent to keep them at bay. Traverse a 1-mile marked trail that's accessible to all, or venture along reasonably flat dirt paths leading through scrub pine forest. After rainfall, check at the visitor center to see which trails are open as some flood or get muddy.
Eat Up at Manasota Key Restaurants
• Dine waterside on fresh seafood and barbeque under a big tiki hut at the SandBar Tiki and Grille. Refresh yourself with a hand-crafted cocktail that uses fresh-squeezed citrus juice or opt for spirit-free lemonades, teas and smoothies with a punch of fresh tropical flavors.
• Look out over Englewood Beach from the second-floor dining area at The Waverly, which is complete with white tablecloths, a fine dining menu and fresh-cut flowers on the table. Sit out on the open-air deck to breathe in the sea breeze off the Gulf. If you want something more casual, Waves Beachside Cafe downstairs serves up appetizers, cocktails and lighter fare
• Take the kids to dinner at White Elephant Pub on Englewood Beach. Once a 1930s resort, the pub is renowned for its fried chicken. You can also enjoy sirloin steak, barbecue ribs, chicken fingers and fried seafood baskets.
Restaurants on the Key are all located within walking distance of each other near the round-about (south bridge) across from Englewood Beach parking. Dining options include The Waverly (outside dining called The Wave), Lock N Key, Geraldi’s, White Elephant Pub, Sandbar Tiki. The Circle K offers a few grab N go items. A short drive over the bridge to Beach Road Wine Bar and Bistro, McDonald’s, and Farlows. Several restaurants offer live music and night life (near the around-about). If you have the stamina, head aross the street for late night at the dive bar Calico Jack’s. Boat rentals/tours and water sports. Near the South bridge there are several places to rent boats, charter boats, and rent jet skis and equipment for other water activities. A few places are listed here. Lemon Bay Tours 941-475-3169, Gulf Island Tours 941-505-8687, and Allure Boat Rentals 941-475-2628.
There are no grocery stores on the Key; however, both Publix and Winn Dixie are both close to the South bridge. If you only need a few items, The Circle K is located at the round-about and open 24 hours.
