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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 08:55 AM
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go down to St Pete Beach, find a nice restaurant on the water sit outside, smoke handmade cigars, get hammered and watch the scenery go by... no drinks with umbrellas though haha
 
Old Jan 30, 2009 | 09:12 AM
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I live in Punta Gorda,FL, which is 100 miles south of the Tampa Bay area. One of the best sources for bike nights and events, is Florida's Full Throttle magazine. They are also on line.
http://floridafullthrottle.com/Cruis...#pinellashills
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 11:22 AM
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Friday nights , go check out Mustang Sally's in Holiday (just north of clearwater/tarpon springs) Old school types biker night , and the owners are cool in thier own right.
 
Old Jan 30, 2009 | 11:49 AM
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If your going riding ,north of Tampa is the best. Brooksville and surrounding areas.
If your staying in town. Concerts ,Busch gardens etc. Contact the chamber of commerce.
 
Old Jan 30, 2009 | 11:49 AM
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Head north up highway 19 to Cedar Key. It would be a great day trip with lots of good riding. BTW - If you like NE Clam Chowder, there is a place on Cedar Key that has the best chowder in the world. I know this because it says so on the side of the building! - Also ate there and it was very good!
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 03:48 PM
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Head north up highway 19 to Cedar Key. It would be a great day trip with lots of good riding. BTW - If you like NE Clam Chowder, there is a place on Cedar Key that has the best chowder in the world. I know this because it says so on the side of the building! - Also ate there and it was very good!
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I'm thinking of a Key West ride I do love a good clam ! Done a Key West trip about 10 years ago it was a blast. But on a Harley should be thrill of a life time.

Thanks to all who have put in a idea for us Ohio boy's can't wait to make some lifetime memories...
 
Old Jan 30, 2009 | 05:00 PM
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Yep St.Pete beach area is quite nice, lots of traffic on I-75 and I-275 so be careful, I'd recommend checking out Ft.DeSoto State park right on the tip of St. Pete,the last exit off I-275S before you hit the Skyway bridge.
 
Old Jan 30, 2009 | 06:30 PM
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I'm in WI, but I would have to recommend you play some golf
 
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I think we are definately going to have to make a trip to Key West while we are there!!
 
Old Jan 30, 2009 | 09:01 PM
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Stop at Holiday Isle on your way to Key West... MM 83 or around there on the ocean side... good times!
 



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