We are based close to Sarasota. Due to ocean breezes and ocean swell, with a boat your size (ours is 25') there will not be many occasions when you will truly enjoy leaving the intercoastals and venture out onto the ocean. We picked Sarasota to base ourselves as Sarasota Bay is a large area with at least some protection from ocean breezes and no ocean swell and there are not too many Slow Speed/Idle speed zones. However it does get busy some weekends and there can be plenty of wake at times. These are our experiences and we would highly recommend the area for boating during the day and a great atmosphere both on and off the water at all times.
