Can someone recommend a cellphone plan?

[NormR]

I'm going to need a cell phone for the first time this year. The phone company has removed the pay phone from the marina/boatyard where I store and prep my boat for the winter's cruising. I'll have to get a cell phone to be able communicate with shops and workmen.

Are there any cellphone plans that fit my planned usage? I'll be in Stuart, Florida in southeast Flordia. I'll use the phone ONLY for the 6-8 weeks that I'm there and again for a few weeks when I return at the end of the season. I'd hope NOT to pay for the phone for the six months that I'm out cruising and again for the 4 months while I'm at home. I'd only use the cellphone for a 2 month period and then later for a one month period. Are there penalties for not having continuous usage? Such as connect fees or high per minute charges, or ???.

Thanks,

Norm