Driving from Miami to St. Petersburg by way of Naples and Ft. Mayers

[newfood]

Hi Floridians,
I am taking my mother to St. Petersburg for her birthday. I am trying to make each step of the journey a memorable experience. Do you have an delicious, interesting suggestions of where we can stop along the way?

thanks for your help!

[Veggo]

The drive should be about 5 hours, would you stop for lunch? Your best options would be in Naples or Sarasota. Can you narrow down where you would be at meal time?

[newfood]

Depending on the recommendations I get from people I'll aim for lunch, a snack or dinner.

Thanks