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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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Bird Key Yacht Club is entering an exciting new chapter. Set along Sarasota Bay, our brand-new clubhouse has been thoughtfully designed to bring members together through exceptional waterfront dining, inviting gathering spaces, and amenities that celebrate the boating lifestyle while honoring our rich legacy. Beyond the clubhouse, Bird Key Yacht...
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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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Discover Sarasota from the water with Barefoot Tiki Tours, offering unforgettable boat tours and private charters on Sarasota Bay. Cruise aboard our spacious, comfortable tiki boat with room for up to 16 guests, plenty of shade and an onboard restroom. Choose from scenic sunset cruises, dolphin-watching adventures, sandbar excursions and...
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The Englewood Beach Waterfest celebrates the community's liquid assets with activities ranging from educational exhibits to powerboat racing Englewood has long drawn folks interested in fishing, boating, and water recreation opportunities. Their biggest festival, Englewood Beach Waterfest , celebrates the community's liquid assets with activities ranging from educational exhibits to...
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Soaring above stunning waters on a parasailing excursion brings excitement and scenic delights to your vacation along Florida's Gulf Coast. 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 whole lot of tranquility...
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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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Savor Florida's warm winter nights and Yuletide cheer this holiday season throughout the Sarasota area. Make this holiday season on Florida's Cultural Coast ® one to remember with these holly jolly events—from boat parades and outdoor movie nights to a 5K "glow run," photos with Santa and ice-skating under the...
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Welcome aboard Kokomo Charters, Sarasota's foremost provider of exclusive luxury boat charters, offering an amazing boating experience throughout Sarasota County for you and your guests, accommodating up to 13 individuals. Each voyage is meticulously tailored to your individual preferences, whether it entails savoring the culinary delights of local restaurants and...
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History: Turtle Beach was named for its sea turtle nesting habitat. Amenities: beach, swimming, fishing, boat ramp, canoe/kayak launch, playground, volleyball court, horseshoe pit, picnic pavilion, picnic shelters, grills, park benches, classroom, outdoor showers, restrooms, parking, no lifeguard.