Our home is on 9 beautiful acres, 15 miles north of Sarasota and 30 miles from St.Petersburg, Tampa is another 15 miles north. We have a large pool and try to exercise the lab in it daily weather permitting. We also have a pool service so no maintenance is necessary. Some yard work in the way of picking up deadfall for curb side pick up will be necessary but mowing this time of year will most likely NOT be necessary. Restaurants, Ringling Museum, Mote Aquarium, great shopping and the beach on Anna Marie Island and Long Boat Key are all just a few minutes drive away. The dogs are indoor dogs that require being walked around the grounds several times a day, however we have an external kennel that can be used if you wish to take a day trip and cannot be there during that day.