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Winter in Sarasota means pleasantly warm, sun-drenched days—in other words, prime beach weather. Our award-winning beaches are open year-round, and even the water feels a bit cooler, offering excellent conditions for kayaking, paddleboarding and other water sports. Ring in the holiday season at holly-jolly al fresco events like Selby Gardens'...
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Check out the Blueways Paddling Guide by Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources. Sarasota County on Florida's Gulf Coast is a unique landscape of waterways, wildlife and natural habitats weaving between and through bustling cities and towns. Even neighborhood creeks and streams are part of a network of trails...