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Located on the Bay in Downtown Sarasota, Bayfront Park features everything a person could want in Florida. There is a place, a place in Sarasota, where you can do everything at once. Pretty much anything a person can think of doing – from the casual, do nothing day to the...
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Looking for an exciting, hands-on, educational and FUN experience on the water? We've got it! We are located in beautiful Sarasota, Florida and work in conjunction with Mote Marine Laboratory to provide interactive marine science boat trips for both public and private use. We offer several types of eco-tours including...
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This world-class aquatics and rowing facility features a premier 2,000 meter regatta course, the only International Rowing Federation-approved course in North America. Nathan Benderson Park is a Sarasota County owned park that is managed by the Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates, Inc. (SANCA). This 600-acre multi-use facility is one of...
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This pair of islands is a popular destination for local boaters looking for a quiet picnic spot. Abundant shade and space provide a peaceful refuge for park visitors. Exercise your "land legs" by exploring the trails. Please pack your trash off the island "Leave no Trace". Amenities Beach Boating Trails...
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Connecting boaters in North Port to the Myakka River via Myakkahatchee Creek, Marina Park provides access for anglers and watersports lovers alike. This park offers a boat ramp, canoe/kayak launch, ADA accessible docks, parking that can accommodate vehicles with boat trailers, and a pavilion with grill. Marina Park is one...
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A waterfront park providing many recreational opportunities including boardwalks through mangroves and tidal marsh restoration areas. Boat access is by a concrete boat ramp with six lanes and four docks. The park has a restroom, playground, swing set, picnic tables, and trails. Perfect place to watch the sunrise or sunset...
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Parasailing is one of the best ways to see the waters of Sarasota County. Learn more about the sport and schedule your trip soon. Connect with the sky in a calming, take-it-all-in kind of way with parasailing. It is a fairly passive activity that combines a little adventure with a...
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Pinecraft Park is a community park, offering a variety of recreational opportunities, as well as a beautiful view of the Phillippi Creek. A shallow-draft boat ramp provides access to the bay and Gulf via Phillippi Creek. This park is also a canoe/kayak launch point for the Phillippi Creek Trail approximately...
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November 17-19, 2023: Englewood Beach Waterfest is a celebration of everything water. Included in the 9th year event celebration is a Block Party with music, food and a display of race boats on Historic Dearborn Street in Englewood on Friday, November 17. On Saturday and Sunday November 18-19 on Englewood...
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Hands-on or off, anyone can sail in SarasotaSarasota is a sailor's delight. Dolphins leap along side starboard and port, and manatees lumber in our tepid waters; exotic birds nest on mangrove islands and scamper along sandy beaches. Our picturesque gulf, bays and inlets are perfect for dropping anchor, and reveal...