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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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North Port, Florida, is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts who like to bike, hike and ride horseback. Learn about five spots you'll want to photograph in this green destination. North Port is a community south of Venice in Sarasota County offering a combination of the old, the new and best...
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Tours combine your favorite activity with knowledgeable experts that enhance the experience. Whether you’d like to go on an active adventure or an easy-going excursion, these tours are a great way to spend the day. To the untrained eye, Sarasota might just be another Florida city with busy hubs, nice...
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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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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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Enjoy free BBQ burgers, music, kayak tours, e-bike test drives, environmental expo, & raffle all in celebration of Alligator Creek! Calling all South Venice neighbors! BBQ Burgers Be our guest for fresh grilled burgers, fixings, and chips. Register to let us know you're coming for lunch. First come, first served...
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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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Meet the Shark Brothers of North Port: Sean and Brooks Paxton At a young age, brothers Sean and Brooks Paxton became enamored, actually obsessed, with sharks after watching the 1975 blockbuster movie JAWS. The film depicts a coastal New England town terrorized by a great white shark that is hunted...
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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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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...