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Enjoy a narrated Sightseeing Cruise combining Sarasota's abundant wildlife, a bit of history and spectacular shoreline homes, or a Dolphin Watch Cruise narrated by a naturalist/marine biologist. Sunset Cruise featuring live entertainment, dancing and a fabulous Gulf sunset. Our newest tour Rhythm on The Bay is our Sunday Funday with...
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The Nature Park at Bobby Jones encompasses 90 acres on the eastern portion of the property and features crushed shell and decommissioned golf cart paths repurposed into walking/bicycling trails around the newly created wetlands teeming with wildlife. The 1.57 mile Eagle Trail is the primary path with three offshoots: Prairie...
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With 287 acres of habitats that include: pine flatwoods, wetlands and mesic hammocks, while you hike, keep an eye out swallow-tail kites or a soaring eagle. A diverse variety of Florida native flowering plants with seasonal explosions of color awaits you. Look for the interpretive exhibit with ample parking. There...
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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! Venice is a beautiful seaside town on the Florida Gulf Coast. Experience natural Florida habitats such as scrubby and pine flatwoods, mangrove islands, and estuarine...
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Get your daily steps in—starting at these scenic trailheads around Sarasota County! Lace up your sneaks and fill up your water bottle for some fresh air and cardio with these nine great day hikes. Each park or preserve showcases the bounty of Florida flora and fauna Sarasota County has to...
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If you're hoping to catch a glimpse of Florida’s beloved gentle giants, Sarasota County is one of the best places to do it. These slow-moving, plant-munching marine mammals (often called “sea cows”) thrive in the warm, shallow waters of Florida's Gulf Coast. Whether you're kayaking through mangroves or exploring our...
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With over 35 miles of beaches and six islands to choose from, picking the perfect kind of paradise in Sarasota can seem daunting. The sand, wildlife, and scenery along our coastline can change with just a short walk in any direction; and depending on the weather, a storm could become...
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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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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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Winter in Sarasota means pleasantly warm, sun-drenched days—in other words, prime beach weather. Our award-winning beaches are open year-round, and even the water feels a bit cooler, offering excellent conditions for kayaking, paddleboarding and other water sports. Ring in the holiday season at holly-jolly al fresco events like Selby Gardens'...