Be sure and talk to some of the old timers while you're strategizing. If memory serves there was some drama years back when a H16 or two washed ashore in the mangroves around the Venice/Englewood area. Also, when you get south of Marco Island you're a long way from anywhere.

It isn't a safety issue, but with loss of beach access convenience is worse than ever.

I'd like to do the EC, but a 1000 miles around Florida would be Steeple chase x 10.