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Florida: Gulf Coast Islands, Families Can Sleep Tight with FREE Nights.462FLGulfCoastDancers If you are thinking of escaping to the beach in the next few months and considering Florida’s Gulf Coast here’s a deal. Ten spots on Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, and the mainland areas of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch are offering free vacation nights. 

Ramping up to the New Year, Florida’s Gulf Islands of Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, and the mainland areas of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch offer families reasons to be happy. Each season they create family friendly tropical celebrations from parades and local fairs to twinkling lights and open air concerts. Visitors spend free time lounging on the beach, enjoying the South Florida Museum, Village of the Arts, and other local attractions, and dining at one of many award-winning independent restaurants.  The area offers stunning natural beauty, long, sandy beaches, and “Old Florida” charm, plus a one-of-a-kind memories waiting to be created. 
 
Here’s the deal. Ten properties throughout the destination are offering FREE Nights* through December 15, 2009 and some extending that deal into 2010.  From hotels and boutique mini resorts, to condominiums and luxury vacation rentals, these premier accommodators are offering visitors enticing discounts and deals to extend their stay.  462FLGulfCoastBikes

Properties offering 3rd night free include: Dawg Daze Villa on Anna Maria Island (until 12/15/09),Wingate Inn & Suites Lakewood Ranch/Bradenton (until 12/31/09),  Bridgewalk, a Landmark Resort in Bradenton (until 1/31/2010), and SilverSurf Gulf Beach Resort on Anna Maria Island (until 1/31/2010).
 
Properties offering 4th night free include: Bungalow Beach Resort offering 2 & 3 bedroom units on Anna Maria Island (until 1/31/2010), Hilton Garden Inn at Sarasota-Bradenton Airport (12/31/2009), Seaside Inn Beach Resort on Anna Maria Island (until 2/15/2010), Tortuga Inn Beach Resort offering 1&2 bedroom units on Anna Maria Island (until 2/15/2010), and Tradewinds Resort offering 1 & 2 bedroom units on Anna Maria Island(until 2/15/2010).
 
Properties offering 7th night free include: Homes and condos offered by Island Real Estate through 12/15/2009. Make it happen. Naturally to take advantage of the deal a qualifying paid stay is required.  Some restrictions and blackout dates may apply.  Check with individual properties for their terms and conditions before booking. Checkout the details at  www.floridasgulfislands.com/get-a-free-night.

About Florida’s Gulf Islands. Ideally located between Sarasota and Tampa Bay, Florida’s Gulf Islands form a magical margin along Florida’s beautiful west coast.  With its small town, Old Florida charm, breath-taking scenery, funky dining and shopping districts, and miles of sugar-white sands, Florida’s Gulf Islands is a stunning, year-round showcase of Florida at its summertime best. For more information, call (941) 729-9177, ext. 231 or visit www.FloridasGulfIslands.com   

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