Originally Posted by eggsuckindog (Post 220287)

DonV - yes you purchase a parking pass for 5 or 6 - the machine will print a 3 day ticket also so no going back. I would think from Apollo Bch running with the guys from FDS might be an option.

Unless wind is ripping out the north Bellair ramp on East Bay Dr in largo is pretty sheltered run and still a decent drive, ramps are as good as FDS's. Just south of Clearwater Pass

Originally Posted by eggsuckindog (Post 220049)

Ok here we go kids, since time is getting kinda close the dates are pretty close, so make reservations soon. Reservations MUST be made BEFORE OCT 1. Remember the group code is DIXON - I guess my suggestion of SeaCraft was too
complicated.

PHONE IS 727-849-8551

Dear Mr. Dixon,
Thank you very much for your interest in booking 12 to 15 rooms in our hotel for 2 nights
checking in November 1st and checking out November 3rd
.
We are happy to submit you the following highly discounted group rate offer
For rooms in our original exterior corridor building (non smoking or smoking) with 2
double beds, includinq one boat slip
$ 78 +9% tax per night
Room only without boat slip $ 57 +tax per night
This rate includes our continental breakfast buffet. The rate is for 2 adults per room, for
additional adults we are charging $10 per adult (older than 16) per night.. In case if you decide
to bring your pet, we have some rooms which are pet friendly, we are charging $10 per pet per
night.
For rooms in our new interior corridor building. 2 queen size beds facing the bay,
including boat slip
$88+ 9% tax per night
Room without boat slip $67+tax per night.
These rooms are all non smoking and there are no pets allowed in the interior corridor building.
The rate is for 2 adults, for additional adults (older than 16) there is an additional charge of $10
per night. The room rate includes breakfast.
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In order to block 15 rooms for you we would need at least one guaranteed reservation
immediately. To guarantee the rates quoted, the availability of the sleeping rooms and in
particular the availability of the boat slips, the rooms have to be booked latest October 1st and
guaranteed with credit card.
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Please call the hotel directly and mention in your reservation the
group name "DIXON" In case if the total number of rooms is less than 6 per night, the rate per
night per room increases by $5.
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Due to the limited availability boat slips have to be cancelled latest October 15th and room
cancellations latest 3 days before arrival.
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Afterwards, according our group policies and
procedures the rooms and boat slips are non cancelable and full prepayment is due. At this time
we are going to charge the credit cards that were used to guarantee the reservations.
Yours sincerely
Jutta Shaikh

Originally Posted by Islandtrader (Post 220304)

I am not married to FDS...just looking for a nice ramp and a easy tow to it. Its not like I have to boat 70 miles for fun.

So if clearwater works for a group ride that works for me. Safe trailer parking?

Originally Posted by rcnight (Post 220288)

Looks like I have to be at UF on Sept 29 for my daughter's Homecoming pageant --- so I was thinking I'd take the whole week off and if the 20 will fire up join all of you. What was/is the final word on rooms & slips at the Ramada?

Originally Posted by bbh57 (Post 220319)

Seems much easier to just go up 75 to.SR 56/54 then west to New Port Richey and avoid Pinellas.