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Since the advent of smart phones and portable tablets, some days it feels downright impossible to escape the demands of the voicemail, text and email notifications buzzing in our pockets. From television to Twitter, the modern world can often feel like it's full of noisy distractions, but the good news...
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Sarasota Vortex Tours guides your friends and family on fun and mindful hikes to local energy vortexes. Interpretive walking tours depart daily from Myakka River State Park and Oscar Scherer State Park. The tour is 2 and 1/2 hours of short, easy hiking trails, for groups up to 6 people...
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From trails, to parks, to wildlife and beyond, nature is always waiting just outside the front door in Sarasota County Picking wildflowers. Kayaking the mangroves. Listening for a new tune. Basking in the sunshine. Whether you prefer to be active, or "chillaxed," it's easy to make the most of spring...
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Sarasota County's Legacy Trail attracts exercise enthusiasts wanting to enjoy the beauty of natural Florida on an easily accessible 12-mile long route.The trail opened in 2008, complete with a smoothly paved path, 15 rest areas and 7 trailheads offering free parking. Its beautiful landscaping, informational signage and old railway hardware...
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Where there's a beach, there better be ice cream, and you'll never be far from a frozen treat with these delicious, locally-owned shops around Sarasota County There’s nothing like a cool treat on a warm day, and some ice cream is the perfect way to finish a little fun in...
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Your basecamp for eco-adventures and starry nights in South Sarasota County starts here. Adventure awaits beyond the shoreline. Find your wild on an overnight nature escape in some of our less-traveled, less-developed, lesser-known areas. Whether you crave rustic camping under starry skies or cozy glamping stays in the comfort of...
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Sarasota County hosts the highest density of loggerhead sea turtle nests in the Gulf. Here's what you need to know about sharing our beaches with these cute critters.If you head to Sarasota County’s beaches this time of year, you might find you’re not the only one settling in on the...
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All the kayaking knowledge and inspiration you need for those days out on the water in Sarasota County.Here's all the scoop on where to kayak, tips for the best kayaking experience, and local businesses where you can rent kayaks or take a paddle tour for your next serene adventure in...
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About Red Tide Red tides have been documented along Florida's gulf coast since the 1840’s. The Florida red tide organism, Karenia brevis, produces a toxin that may kill marine animals and affect humans. A red tide bloom is a higher-than-normal concentration of a microscopic alga (plant-like organisms). It is important...
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North Port is home to nine miles of primitive mountain biking trails North Port, Fla., situated between Tampa and Fort Myers in Sarasota County, is well known for its unique natural environment and abundant choice of activities for the outdoor enthusiast. The city offers an array of canals and trails...