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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'...
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Trade screen time for sea breezes, quiet trails and moments that move at nature’s pace. Since the advent of smartphones and portable tablets, some days it feels downright impossible to escape the demands of voicemail, text and email notifications buzzing in our pockets. From television to TikTok, the modern world...
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Developed by Venice Area Beautification Inc., and assisted by city and county governments and the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, this linear park has 5 miles of bicycle/walking trails on each side of the Intracoastal Waterway. The Venetian Waterway Park Trail connects to the Legacy Trail at the Historic Venice Train...
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Where the waters of the Gulf of Mexico meet the sky, and the white sands of one of the country’s best beaches meets the surf is The St. Regis Longboat Key, opening summer 2024. Nestled on Sarasota’s most coveted barrier island, experience the epitome of luxury at our pristine 18-acre...
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Spot native Florida birds year-round in Sarasota County—from Gulf beach shores to mangrove flatland and brackish estuaries. Birdwatching is among the most peaceful, meditative and gratifying activities you can enjoy in Sarasota County. And while winter is largely birding "season" — as thousands of migratory birds make their way south...
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Make your move and leave the ordinary behind. Lakewood Ranch brings the Florida lifestyle to life with active recreation, top-rated healthcare, and vibrant community traditions. Home to the nations #1 Farmers’ Market, the community connects residents to nature with 150+ miles of trails and protected wildlife habitats, while offering endless...
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Joan M. Durante Park, located at 5550 Gulf of Mexico Drive, is the result of a private/public partnership to enhance and restore one of the few remaining vacant island properties on Longboat Key to a viable wetland and coastal hammock forest. The 32 acre site is located on Sarasota Bay...
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Interested in traveling more environmentally? Explore the natural wonders of Sarasota County like a true adventurer Mindful travelers are more privy than ever to the importance of responsible travel—looking to offset their carbon footprint while still fulfilling their wanderlust to new destinations. If you love traveling to natural areas, conserving...
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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...