Another one of my favorite places to hang. Checked in to the Residence Inn on the beach and what a great place this is. There was a managers reception this evening and they had food and comp beer and wine to get things started. I had worked all day so it was a perfect way to get the evening going and the Hotel GM was pouring drinks and doing some pretty good magic tricks.
There's a lot to do here and you can leave the car at the hotel for my favorite round. Walk down to Sloppy Joe's on the beach and have something light maybe and a drink or two. I now compete in the Hemingway look alike contest in Key West so we had o go to Sloppy's. Friendly staff and some locals but mostly tourists come in. Food's decent. Next cross the street and have a couple at Ricky T's. Usually live entertainment. There's another option right next store at VIP Mexican Bar. Great Mex food if you're in the mood but the Rita's and the beer are both excellent and cold. Fresh servers make it half the fun.
For a more serious dinner or a fine wine walk back towards Middle Grounds Grill. Family owned and it shows. Everybody helps and service is excellent. I eat here every time I come to town and have never been disappointed,\. Nightly specials and good sized portions. Breakfast at the hotel is free and bountiful including make your own Belgian waffles. Great walk along the beach and they have walking paths. You can do an easy 3 mile walk and stay on hard ground or beach. They also have a great gym if you need to stay in.
Tons of stuff to do in area and so close to St Pete museums and fine arts. Water sports abound. Just ask the desk and they'll point you the right way or just relax at the pool or the beach and start all over again. If you get hungry for lunch give Dockside Dave's a try as they have the best grouper around. John's Pass is a little touristy but still worth a stop to walk the docks and maybe catch some dessert. Enjoy!
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