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Blind Pass Beach Park (also known as Middle Beach)

Blind Pass Beach Park (also known as Middle Beach)

This is the place for those who prefer peace and quiet rather than conveniences. The beach is excellent for long and quiet walks or playing in the surf or shallows. If a break from the sun is preferred, take a walk along the...

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Brohard Beach and Paw Park

Brohard Beach and Paw Park

Paw Park is one of the few places along the beach where dogs are allowed. The park features an enclosed run for big dogs and one for small dogs, as well as an open beach area where dogs can swim. The fishing pier is a great...

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Caspersen Beach Park

Caspersen Beach Park

Caspersen is one of the most enjoyable shelling beaches in the area and an exceptionally good place to find prehistoric sharks’ teeth. Enjoy a 20 minute walk along Caspersen's nature trail through a coastal hammock. The...

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Humphris Park (South Jetty)

Humphris Park (South Jetty)

Humphris Park, on the southern side of the Venice Jetty, provides a beautiful overlook of the channel connecting the Gulf of Mexico to the Intracoastal Waterway. It is a favorite spot of locals and tourists to watch the...

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Lido Beach Park

Lido Beach Park

Lido is among the State’s top-rated beaches. Scenic views of the Gulf of Mexico and “sugar” sand beaches make this a popular destination. If bird watching is your favorite hobby, this is a good spot to see...

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Manasota Beach Park

Manasota Beach Park

This is a wonderful place to spend your leisure time, whether you are interested in swimming, boating, fishing, walking, or collecting shells. Located at the north end of Manasota Key, it is also a quaint place to picnic and...

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Nokomis Beach Park

Nokomis Beach Park

Nokomis Beach is one of the most pristine and untouched beaches in the area, and fronts both the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway. Stroll the boardwalks for fabulous views of the beach and Gulf of Mexico. Gopher...

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North Jetty Beach Park

North Jetty Beach Park

North Jetty Beach Park is one of the best surfing beaches on the Gulf Coast of Florida. This park is also a popular fishing spot, where changing tides yield catch to patient anglers. Enjoy the sunset and watch the boats pass...

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North Lido Beach Park

North Lido Beach Park

Walk the white sands of North Lido Beach Park north to New Pass. The natural beach and its dune system is an excellent place to observe some of the many local and migratory birds. The park is also an important sea turtle...

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Palmer Point Park

Palmer Point Park

This beautiful beach will give you a feeling of privacy and seclusion. It is a gently sloping beach with a pristine dune system, alive with native coastal vegetation and a number of resident gopher tortoises. The beach is a...

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Airboat Tour

Ride an airboat to see alligators at Myakka River State Park

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