Horse Surfing in Palma Sola Bay story by News Bay 9

Horse Surfing
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Greetings from Palma Sola Bay
Forget the surf board. All you need is a horse. Serious. Scott Fais goes swimming with horses in Tankful Adventure # 100! He slows down and goes horseback riding on the beaches of Manatee County... before swimming with them! It all takes place in Palma Sola Bay off the Bradenton coast. Plus, don't forget to check out Scott's blog. He highlights his past Tankful adventures # 1 - 99. And he gives a behind-the-scenes look at putting together this fun story.
Horse Surfing
8400 Manatee Ave. WestBradenton, FL 34209Longitude & Latitude:Longitude: 27° 29' 49.8984"Latitude: -82° 38' 43.2204"
Hours
Varies by season & day of the week.Some excursions start at 10 a.m.
Others at 1 p.m. and some at 6 p.m.Check the schedule here
Rides last about an hour.
Admission
Regular Booking: $69.95Plan Ahead, Save $10 with an early booking: $59.95Wait and pay more with a last minute ticket: $84.95Make Reservations here
(Price is per person. Walk-up bookings not permitted. All rides must be pre-paid with a credit card).
Restrictions
Children 3-years-old to senior citizens are welcome. Disabled folks are also welcome. All riders must weight under 240 lbs.
Information 941-907-7272 Office941-650-1820 TicketsOfficial Site
Photo Site
Parking:
Park in the gravel lot alongside Palma Sola Bay, just steps away from the beach. Look for the horse trailer. It's free.
Directions from Tampa Bay
Expect about a 1 hour drive when using downtown Tampa as a reference point. From your part of the Bay Area, Merge onto I-75 South using EXIT 9. Signs will point toward "NAPLES." Now travel 33.2 miles.
Merge onto I-275 North via EXIT 228. Follow the signs that read toward "ST PETERSBURG." Travel for 1.7 miles.Merge onto US-41 South/FL-45 South/TAMIAMI TRAIL via EXIT 2. Signs will read toward "PALMETTO/BRADENTON."Motor ahead for 3.9 miles
Keep LEFT at the fork to go on US-41 S/TAMIAMI TRAIL. Travel for 3.4 miles. Make a slight right turn onto MANATEE AVE West/FL-64 West. Travel for 5.1 miles.
End at 8400 MANATEE AVE West. Look for the horse trailer on the side of the road, by the water.http://www.baynews9.com/content/51/2009/8/30/513773.html?title=Horse+Surfing