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Lemon Bay Park is a 210-acre nature-based park located in Englewood with 1.7 miles of shoreline on the beautiful Lemon Bay Aquatic Preserve. Enjoy a part of natural Florida and learn about the environment in a great place to meet and socialize. Natural habitats of the park include a black...
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No matter your fitness style or level, Sarasota-area beaches offer an array of opportunities to keep you moving while on Florida's Gulf Coast. Just because you're here on vacation or for business doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your fitness routine. If you're looking to stay active while enjoying the...
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Discover the best places to stay, play and dine with our brochures and guides! Click the links below to view them online or to download and print them at home: 2026 Official Visitors Guide Sarasota County Map Sarasota Area Beaches Sarasota County Coloring Book Kids Activity Page Discover Natural Sarasota...
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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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What will YOU do at The Bay today? The Bay is a signature public park along Sarasota Bay. Designed to be “one park for all,” The Bay is open and accessible, free and welcoming to everyone in the community. The Bay preserves, restores and transforms 53 acres of precious city-owned...
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No matter what your distraction from the shoreline, the Sarasota area has a multitude of activities beyond the beach. There's far more to Sarasota than white sandy beaches. Stroll through an art museum where the Venetian-style architecture is as much an art form as the masterpieces within. Gaze upon exotic...
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Sarasota blooms during the spring. Pleasant weather meets blossoming landscapes, a perfect blend for outdoor activities and sports, al fresco dining and open-air festivals. The beach is always in season in Sarasota, so why not swim, shell or simply suntan at Siesta Beach or Caspersen Beach in Venice? Hit the...
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More than a stop on the map, North Port is a city of small discoveries and everyday adventures—where outdoor escapes, sporting games and community energy come together. North Port is currently the fastest-growing city in Sarasota County. From community events at the vibrant, new master-planned community of Wellen Park to...
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The sunset is part of the reason you decided to visit Sarasota County. So check out our guide for the best ways to enjoy it. The sunset puts on a pretty good show most nights here in Sarasota County. And while you can always watch it for free from one...
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Check out this itinerary on one of Sarasota's most varied barrier islands: Lido Key and its adjacent City Island. Connected to the mainland by the famous John Ringling Causeway Bridge, Lido Key encompasses shopping/dining mecca St. Armands Circle, white-sand beaches, enchanting mangrove tunnels, recreation parks, gorgeous real estate and one...