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Named for Jim Neville, a renowned Sarasota environmentalist, this island is a popular boating destination. With its very low elevation, it makes for a wet hike during high tides, but the variety of coastal birds, plants, and wildlife make it well worthwhile. See the Neville Marine Preserve Trail, from Paddle...
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Nokomis Beach is Sarasota County's oldest public beach. The Nokomis Beach Plaza was designed and built in the 1950's by Jack West, of the renowned Sarasota School of Architecture, and renovated in 2008. Amenities include: beach, swimming, lifeguards, boardwalk, canoe/kayak launch, boat ramp and dock on bayside, historic Nokomis Beach...
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Nathan Benderson Park is a Sarasota County owned park that is managed by the Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates, Inc. (SANCA). SANCA is a not-for-profit business created to promote and manage Nathan Benderson Park, a community/public asset and world class, multi-use sports venue. Our mission is to improve the quality...
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In 1963, Manasota Beach consisted of a small beach (450 feet of Gulf frontage) with four concrete picnic shelters. Spoil from the construction of the ICW was pumped onto the bay side of Manasota Beach in the early 1960's, expanding the park. Additional beach was purchased by the County in...
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A look into Sarasota County's sporting events launching this fall FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nate Sweetman, 941-955-0991 Ext. 116 [email protected] SARASOTA, Fla. (September 28, 2021) – Sarasota County anticipates the arrival of three new events, each with international ties, to add to its sports tourism resume within the span of the...
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The Incredible 6 back and you don't want to miss it! We want to see you out there at our 2nd annual paddle event! Open to all human powered vessels- prone, SUP, kayak, OCs, even ocean rowing boats. You only need to know a mom to participate, you do NOT...
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North Jetty Beach Park offers to visitors the opportunity to watch the boats pass through the channel from the Intracoastal Waterway to the Gulf of Mexico. Lifeguards are on duty year round This park is also a popular fishing spot, where changing tides yield their catch to patient beach-goers. Just...
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The Hampton Inn & Suites Venice Bayside South Sarasota hotel is conveniently located close to the beaches of Venice, Florida, midway between Sarasota and Englewood. Brew a cup of coffee in your Venice, FL hotel room, and then prepare for a busy day with a free hot breakfast in our...
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Perfect for canoe and kayak launching, allows leashed pets, has a fishing pier & boat ramp, picnic area, water fountain, playground, bathrooms, electric car charger, and walking trails. Perfect location to watch the sunset. Ken Thompson In recognition of this dedicated service to the City of Sarasota as City Manager...
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It hasn’t taken our dog Mickey too long to love Sarasota County as much as we do. As a integral part of our family, we often take Mickey wherever we go! Enjoying a day out in Sarasota County is almost always more exciting when you have a puppy. If you...