I live on the east coast in Martin county and fossil dive over there regularly...I stay at two places which have good summer rates.....The Island Breeze, which is a cozy [rooms are small and wall unit a/c can be noisey if your a lite sleeper ] privately owned place on Tamiami Trl, right around the corner from where Aristakat picks up...It's centrally located in Venice, close to shops, restuarants etc.....Rates are less if you call direct..They are used to divers, several of us stay there regularly....And the Bently, just North of Venice, about 6 miles in the SMALL town of Osprey on #41 [ask for an unrennovated room they're just as nice for less....I've tried staying at the Hampton Inn and they are close and a typical motel, but they don't budge on price and always try to give you a third floor room by the noisey elevator....The Bently(SP ?) has a nice pool, Tiki bar and a restuarant too.....Tell Jamie, Pete said hello and to go South of the Pier [bigger teeth].....Good luck hope you find good 'stuff'.....