We got to a few FL lighthouses on our trip. We flew into Tampa and drove on down to Englewood where my mother lives. She was at church when we got there so we kept going a few more miles and went over to drive by (and take photos of) Gasparilla Rear Range Light and Boca Grande. We had toured Boca Grande the last time we were down there so we just did a quick walk of the grounds of both lights.

Here's a couple of shots of the Boca Grande Range Light. You get to this one first.






We drove on down to the boca Grande Lighthouse next. Here's some photos of it.












The next day we drove up to the Sarasota area and spent some time at a water ski jumping exhibition. It's a club that teaches kids as young as 4 years old how to do it. They've been doing it since the 50's. They put on a great show- free. Donations graciously accepted. They have sent many of their members on to professional jobs at places like Weechi Wakee.

Here's a couple of shots of them in action.







I'll continue my trip in Part 2.