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Sailing Florida Gulf Coast for 1st Time: Advice?

"Getting Older" sailors here w/ lots of ocean and Caribbean miles but this time Mama and I are headed for the first time to the Florida Gulf coast on a new-to-us Nimble Kodiak for a shoal water adventure. We'll trailer from Virginia to Sarasota, launch and then head towards the Keys with March and April set aside for the cruise. I've acquired the requisite charts and guides but would welcome advice from anyone who's been there on places not to miss or places to avoid. Also, any major concern for bugs and no-seeums that time of year? The Nimble draws 22 inches. Sail fast and best regards, Bumboo in Norfolk, VA

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