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Birding & Wildlife Viewing Celery Fields in Sarasota offers more than 300 acres of wetlands, 100 of them restored, and upland habitat tours and opportunities to spot more than 200 bird species and 30 to 40 species of butterflies. Jim Neville Marine Preserve, an 118-acre preserve, made of mangrove islands...
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Look no further in Florida for awesome Tarpon fishing! These majestic game fish can be found right along our shoreline. There are many species of game fish that anglers pursue along our coast, but one causes fisherman to go a little crazy during peak months of May, June and July...
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In Englewood and Manasota Key, it's only natural to be outside and enjoying the scenic outdoors and recreational spaces. If you want to slow the pace and find charming outdoor sanctuaries, try a trip to south Sarasota. The quaint community of Englewood and the beaches of Manasota Key will likely...
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There are unique animals everywhere in Sarasota County. How many sightings can you cross off your list? Do you dream of seeing a dolphin? Are you amazed by alligators? Florida is home to a lot of animal species that have become somewhat iconic to our state. And Sarasota County has...
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Need-to-know tidbits about the friendly Florida manatee. “Come on, Tommy! Let’s follow it!” My husband and his best friend from Chicago are kayaking down Phillippi Creek when a dark shadow appears feet from their vessels. About the size of a sofa, it’s definitely larger than their Hobies. Hesitantly, Tommy follows...
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Whether novice or expert, there are numerous paddle boarding opportunities in Sarasota County. This leisure activity is a great way to exercise and see Sarasota County’s beautiful coast. Whether standing up, lying down or kneeling on a board, finding one’s groove in the sport of coastal paddle boarding is an...
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In search of coastal cuisine, cultural attractions, and enough sunshine to cure their lingering polar-vortex blues, a couple heads south for a week in Florida's cultural capital. Key West is colorful and Miami is flashy, but when it came to planning a weeklong Florida vacation, my boyfriend and I didn't...
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Check out these great fall activities in Englewood. Florida ushers in the fall season like a whisper weather-wise, but it is far from a quiet time for activities in Sarasota County, especially in Englewood. Nestled on the south border of Sarasota County, the town of Englewood is planning events for...
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From sea to shore, the opportunities to explore the great outdoors are abundant in Sarasota County. Every season is the perfect season to get outside and enjoy the weather – thanks to Florida's year-round sunshine and temperate climate. The balmy breezes that waft in from the bayside, the estuaries that...
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These public parks and town centers offer endless activity programming and community events that locals and visitors alike can get in on all throughout the week – and year! From waterfront parks to dynamic town centers, these spaces bring people together with free weekly activities you can join regularly, annual...