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Nokomis Beach is Sarasota County's oldest public beach. The Nokomis Beach Plaza was designed and built in the 1950's by Jack West, of the renowned Sarasota School of Architecture, and renovated in 2008. Amenities include: beach, swimming, lifeguards, boardwalk, canoe/kayak launch, boat ramp and dock on bayside, historic Nokomis Beach...
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This park’s large acreage of scrubby flatwoods makes it one of the best places in southwest Florida to view Florida scrub-jays, an imperiled species found only in Florida. The birds are abundant in this 1,381-acre park. In addition to viewing wildlife, an array of other land-based and water-based recreational activities...
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In 1963, Manasota Beach consisted of a small beach (450 feet of Gulf frontage) with four concrete picnic shelters. Spoil from the construction of the ICW was pumped onto the bay side of Manasota Beach in the early 1960's, expanding the park. Additional beach was purchased by the County in...
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New, modern, comfortable, roomy, all weather, exceptionally clean & safe vessels that sail flat. No getting cold & wet, no hanging on! Our convertible all weather enclosure, one bathroom, full galley, table seating, bow seats & trampolines make our sailing cats the choice from grandparents to grandkids! Sailing Daily- Dolphin...
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Trails, hiking, beach access, swimming, no lifeguards on duty, is perfect for canoe and kayak launching. Pets, except trained service animals, are prohibited in the park and on the public beaches. North Lido Beach Park, acquired as an undeveloped area to remain in its natural state, was purchased through a...
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Perfect for canoe and kayak launching, allows leashed pets, has a fishing pier & boat ramp, picnic area, water fountain, playground, bathrooms, electric car charger, and walking trails. Perfect location to watch the sunset. Ken Thompson In recognition of this dedicated service to the City of Sarasota as City Manager...
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Phillippi Estate Park located on the shores of Phillippi Creek, is a scenic, 60-acre natural area park south of downtown Sarasota and east of Siesta Key. The park features environmental and historic attractions including the historic Edson Keith Mansion listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The beauty of...
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Lemon Bay Park is a 210-acre nature-based park located in Englewood with 1.7 miles of shoreline on the beautiful Lemon Bay Aquatic Preserve. Enjoy a part of natural Florida and learn about the environment in a great place to meet and socialize. Natural habitats of the park include a black...
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While walking along the preserve’s trails, visitors may encounter a variety of wildlife species such as gopher tortoises, alligators, river otters, eastern indigo snakes and an assortment of wading birds such as the roseate spoonbill and wood stork. Most of the trails are rustic and easily traversed. Water, sunblock, insect...
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What will YOU do at The Bay today? The Bay is a signature public park along Sarasota Bay. Designed to be “one park for all,” The Bay is open and accessible, free and welcoming to everyone in the community. The Bay preserves, restores and transforms 53 acres of precious city-owned...