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Lakeview Park
7150 Lago St, Sarasota, FL 34241 (941) 861-9930?This 16-acre neighborhood park located east of I-75 between Bee Ridge Road and Proctor Road was once known as Sunshine Springs and Gardens. This local attraction operated from 1955 to 1959 featuring a swan boat tour through the tropical gardens and lake and "aquabelles" in water ski shows.
Now the park features a playground, picnic area, canoe/kayak access to the lake and a paw park.