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Located on 4 acres along the Blue Ridge Waterway, McKibben Park is destination for both land and water based activities. The park hosts a basketball court, tennis court, racquetball courts, shuffleboard, playground, and pavilion available for rent. For those wishing to embark on an adventure along the Blueway, the park...
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Located close to US 41 along the Cocoplum Waterway, Dallas White Park offers a wide range of activities for guest. Visitors will find a playground, volleyball and tennis courts, a softball field, and a large pavilion with electricity. Dallas White Park is also located along the city’s Blueway, having both...
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Discover Sarasota's history, wildlife, circus scene, ghost stories and the best restaurants in town with our local tour companies. Whether it's your first trip to Sarasota County or 100th time, there's always something new to learn about this pocket of Florida's Gulf Coast. Many tour operators have local in-depth knowledge...
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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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This neighborhood park is located on Little Sarasota Bay. A small dock allows short-term mooring for boaters looking for a shady picnic spot. There are no restrooms and parking is limited. Launch point for the Neville Marine Preserve Paddling Trail, within Paddle Sarasota, a Guide to Sarasota's kayak and canoe...
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This park is a popular location to fish, bike, enjoy the sunset, launch a canoe or kayak or walk your leashed pet. Located just before you exit the south side of the John Ringling Causeway. It also has two pavilions, with picnic tables, and a public restroom. Park is open...
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Sarasota County offers some of Florida's best fishing thanks to the healthy estuary supporting a healthy ecosystem. Learn more about fishing in the area below . The Florida Gulf Coast is a paradise for fish. Freshwater streams and rivers flow from Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte County into a bay protected...
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Sarasota County is home to a lot of ecosystems and habitats. Learn about the different parks that feature some family-friendly fun no matter what season! Sarasota might be a bustling small city with some paradisiacal beaches, but there's also a quieter side not far from the city lights. In fact...
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A trek through the mangrove tunnels of Ted Sperling Park at South Lido Beach Nature Park gives kayakers and stand-up paddleboarders unique routes for exploring a unique ecosystem "Aaah! I almost just bit it! I was dodging that branch and almost fell right off!" Cue incessant giggling, leading to further...
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?This 16-acre neighborhood park located east of I-75 between Bee Ridge Road and Proctor Road was once known as Sunshine Springs and Gardens. This local attraction operated from 1955 to 1959 featuring a swan boat tour through the tropical gardens and lake and "aquabelles" in water ski shows. Now the...