Hi all thanks to all the good advice we have booked 2 nights on the island Key Lido at a great looking hotel right on the beach called Helmsley Sandcastle. It has its own private beach which is also just a stroll away from the restaurants and shops and then a what I think is a stroll across the causeway right into the waterfront at Sarasota with its lovely restaurants and shops as well.

Will let you know what I think when I get back from Florida at the end of May.

Wend