Trip last May(2022) from Laishley Park Marina in Punta Gorda, Florida to Kentucky Lake and Green Turtle Bay Marina

The first half of the trip from Punta Gorda, FL to Mobile, AL is shown below.

Second half from Mobile, AL to Kentucky Lake, KY is shown here
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track along Gulf Coast
Sorry, your browser does not support inline SVG. After provisioning the boat by going to Publix with bicycles we rented for free at the Bait Shop next to the Marina, we were ready to head over to Cayo Costa! Active Captain
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Sorry, your browser does not support inline SVG. Track: Venice,FL to Terra Ceia Bay. To see a nautical chart of the area, check the Active Captain link: Active Captain - Venice Inlet
Sorry, your browser does not support inline SVG. One of my favorite places to anchor in the area, this was a great place to get an early start and head out into the Gulf and head North to Venice, FL. Active Captain
Sorry, your browser does not support inline SVG. Venice, FL, not my favorite place to anchor due to all the derelict boats in the area, but not a lot of options here. Active Captain
Sorry, your browser does not support inline SVG. A little off the beaten path but well worth it. We anchored SW of Active Captain icon. We needed a day off after riding out a severe thunderstorm the day before off Anna Maria island, so we stayed two nights and explored the area with the kayaks. Active Captain

This is a trip I took with Ronnie as crew. We left Punta Gorda at the end of April and arrived at Green Turtle Bay, KY right before Memorial Day. We were not in a hurry to complete the trip but didn't want it to drag on into the summer either. We slowed down and enjoyed the Pensacola Bay area and enjoyed watching the Blue Angels practice over the Big Lagoon. While Anchored at Navarre Beach I walked across the bridge to get some groceries as our fresh provisions were running low. We didn't have an opportunity to re-provision at Turner Marine near Mobile because they no longer have a courtesy car due to Covid. They suggested having groceries delivered, but we had enough to make it to Demopolis, AL so we filled our water tanks and headed up the river. Diesel fuel was generally priced around the national average, except for Bobby's Fish Camp which was about a dollar higher. I got just enough to make it to Demopolis.