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The Sages


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We are trying to locate a mid-range price rv park around the areas of Sarasota to Cape Coral. We do not need to be close th the ocean, and don't mind going inland a bit. From what I read here, it looks like I need to get this in the books. Last winter scared everyone into heading south! Sheryle

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Also we need full hook ups for a 31 ft TT. Price range up to $750/month. Sheryle

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The Sages wrote:

Also we need full hook ups for a 31 ft TT. Price range up to $750/month. Sheryle

 You will need to do some real searching. The typical private park in that area goes for $1750.00, not $750.00

To get that price, you will need to move to the center of the state, away from the oceans on both sides,  and a hundred miles north or better.

I do wish you luck.



-- Edited by Dog Folks on Thursday 31st of July 2014 07:07:31 AM

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This is my 2nd leg. Though I will be there nov .. heading to the keys after that. Just reserved a spot sept/oct north of tampa. ( $355 mo.. cheap! )

Post up if you find anything good. I will do the same.. I was going to start looking next week.Big garage sale (again) this week end.

I've seen ton of them for well under 800, in other parts of the state ( orlando / tampa / miami ).. Just have to drive a little.. You can stay in the keys for $1200.. got one scoped now..lol

Lots of websites for parks.. and books..

I like these the best

www.rvparking.com/

www.rvparkreviews.com/

www.goodsamcamping.com/plan/

www.rvparkstore.com/



-- Edited by The Junkman on Thursday 31st of July 2014 09:25:38 AM

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Look at the Punta Gorda and Arcadia area. Those have been places with more reasonable prices. But, it has been a while since I checked.

We just booked at Seminole in North Fort Myers and they were already full in February and only had two spaces for January. That place is out of your price range at $1100 per month plus electricity.

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Must be a good area to have fun in? Lots to do and see?

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Thanks Junkman! That will be a big help. I did find one in Arcadia (Lettuce Lake Travel Resort/$535 + elec/last yrs rate) and one in Punta Gorda (Sun N Shade RV Park $725 + elec) I don't need anything fancy and I don't need to be anywhere by the ocean. ( I summer in MI and have all the beachfront I can handle for 5 months). I tend to like more of a campgroundy feel over a resorty type. I would probably faint over a 1000/month fee. I found a nice spot in Palm Springs CA for less than $600/mo and am confident I can do the same in Fl :) Sheryle

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Bjoyce, you were spot on. Again thanks!!! Sheryle

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I can pretty much conjure up fun wherever I am ;) but I am more of a nature girl ( hiking, biking, kayaking) type person than a dinner and a show type. So I don't need much entertainment. We do like to enjoy a cold one, preferably near a VFW of which we are members. Sheryle

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Sun N Shade is currently only taking long term (@ least 3 months) reservations at this point. Sheryle

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The Sages wrote:

Sun N Shade is currently only taking long term (@ least 3 months) reservations at this point. Sheryle

 I just called them.. They are taking reservations.. and is now at the top of my list..for Nov.. only.



-- Edited by The Junkman on Friday 1st of August 2014 12:33:42 PM

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bjoyce wrote:

Look at the Punta Gorda and Arcadia area. Those have been places with more reasonable prices. But, it has been a while since I checked.

We just booked at Seminole in North Fort Myers and they were already full in February and only had two spaces for January. That place is out of your price range at $1100 per month plus electricity.

 Are the spaces small at that seminole? Hard to tell by sat photos..



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Fort meyers beach one looks cool.. but they are packed really tight on the beach.. And really expensive.. looks fun still though...

 

Damn.. ALOT OF 55+ parks.. Maybe I should have waited til I was 55? I have 6 years to go..



-- Edited by The Junkman on Friday 1st of August 2014 01:02:57 PM

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Gulf waters RV resort... Anyone stay there before? Looks good..

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Gulf Waters is where we spend two winters. It is a good place. Last I knew they would not let you stay in February without also staying all of January and March.

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For me.. so far, anyways.. It's November only... not sure what I am doing for jan/feb/mar.. maybe stay there..

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Many of the upscale parks in both TX and FL have minimum stay times during the "season". Retama Village, in the Valley (TX) requires a minimum of 4 months during the peak season. Most of the upscale parks in the Valley have minimum stay times for a month or more rental.... although some still have daily/weekly rates.

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Yea, I'm seeing issues.. trying to come up with a winter plan.. seem many stay put for the winter. While I want to see and do stuff.. and move on to the next place..

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