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Discover the festive and outdoorsy delights that make spending the holidays in Venice a truly enchanting experience. Nestled along Florida's Gulf Coast, Venice locals welcome the winter season with open arms, offering a unique blend of holiday charm and natural wonders. Down in Venice, December is a time when the...
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History: Turtle Beach was named for its sea turtle nesting habitat. Amenities: beach, swimming, fishing, boat ramp, canoe/kayak launch, playground, volleyball court, horseshoe pit, picnic pavilion, picnic shelters, grills, park benches, classroom, outdoor showers, restrooms, parking, no lifeguard.
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From magnificent views of the Gulf of Mexico to the serene views of Sarasota Bay, the Palm Bay Club offers a unique variety of one, two and three bedroom condominiums to suit every taste. Amenities include two swimming pools, outdoor spa, fitness center, boat docks, private beach and impeccable service.
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Resort ideally situated on approximately three acres spanning 180 feet of prime beach to 180 feet on the bay. Whether you're beachside or bayside, you're always just steps from the beach, a heated fresh water pool, boat docks and the tropical courtyard. All rooms have full kitchens. Perfect for family...
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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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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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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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?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...
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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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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...