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Motels Main | Googie | Neon | Other | Surf | Florida Main
Across the street from the Family Inn (see below) are two beauties - the Allamanda, which you will notice has some Florida wildlife that wanted to be in the picture, and the Sunset Terrace. Along with the retro sign, the Sunset seems to have much of its original lawn furniture out front.
The Family Inn offers sixteen rooms. For years it was known as the Imperial Motel. Red neon lights up around the crown at night. This is the place to be if you want to sleep like a king. (sic!)
Ah, Sarasota, Florida. Home of much roadside quirkiness, including the Allamanda Motel. Keep this motel in mind if you're ever passing through the area. Not sure what the rooms look like, but the marquee is nice.
Reeds Motel of Avon Park, Florida flaunts a real roadside diver jumping off the marquee. Great imagery and advertisement of the pool. Update 08/06 : : Reeds Motel is under new ownership and has been remodeled. It's one of the oldest motels in Avon Park, and can't be missed. It sits right on Hwy 27 and is known for it's big neon diver. The sign was destroyed during the 2004 hurricane season which hit our county, but the sign was brought back in its original form! The sign is back and is the same colors, same position and everything. A new gentleman bought the motel and has redone the entire thing, still basically the same set up but everything is new. Many thanks to Katrina Carroll for update. 08-06
The Siesta Motel doesn't disappoint the traveler looking for a good roadside sign to marvel at. It's always interesting to see divers jumping either out of or into marquees.
Another great part of Florida to find roadside signage is Sebring. From the Winter-Set Motel to Clayton's Motor Inn, signage here brings back memories of the golden age of disco. Not sure if this is a good thing, but then again, nothing's ever perfect.
The Sunset Motel is a classic motel sign that also sports a huge
red boomerang arrow on its marquee out front.
The La Mark Charles Motel of Sarasota features free continental breakfasts. How about Prestler's Motel in Florida. A good classic sign in a good classic place. Marquee looks to be in good condition. Update 03/05 : The Prestler's Motel is located along US 92 west of town. Many thanks to Robert Droz for update. 03-05
Motels Main | Googie | Neon | Other | Surf | Florida Main
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