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Jim Neville Marine Preserve
Little Sarasota Bay, Sarasota, FL 34242 (941) 861-5000
Named for Jim Neville, a renowned Sarasota environmentalist, this island is a popular boating destination.
With its very low elevation, it makes for a wet hike during high tides, but the variety of coastal birds, plants, and wildlife make it well worthwhile.
See the Neville Marine Preserve Trail, from Paddle Sarasota, a Guide to Sarasota's kayak and canoe trails.
Please pack your trash off the island: "Leave no Trace".
With its very low elevation, it makes for a wet hike during high tides, but the variety of coastal birds, plants, and wildlife make it well worthwhile.
See the Neville Marine Preserve Trail, from Paddle Sarasota, a Guide to Sarasota's kayak and canoe trails.
Please pack your trash off the island: "Leave no Trace".
Amenities
Beaches & Parks Details
- Canoe Launch
- Fishing Pier
- Wildlife/Bird Watching