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The Gulf of Mexico defines Sarasota, helping the area produce the warm but temperate climate that makes it such a desirable destination while simultaneously producing an amazing natural work of art that hits its glorious peak every day at sunset. Of course, you don’t have to just Continue Reading

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...

Turtle Beach Park and Boat Ramp -

Turtle Beach Park and Boat Ramp

This beach park has a tidal lagoon connecting to Little Sarasota Bay and coastal dunes that add to its beauty. Kayakers will want to plan a paddle trip to...

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...

Ted Sperling Park at South Lido Beach -

Ted Sperling Park at South Lido Beach

This park is a gateway to four significant bodies of water – the Gulf of Mexico, Big Pass, Sarasota Bay and Brushy Bayou – where you will find...

Turtle Beach Campground -

Turtle Beach Campground

There’s nothing quite like the experience of camping on a Florida beach. Turtle Beach Campground, located on Siesta Key next to Turtle Beach Park,...

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...

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...

Siesta Beach Park -

Siesta Beach Park

This is Sarasota’s most popular beach. Rated the #2 best beach in the world by Dr. Beach in 2009, Siesta Beach is renowned for its breathtaking...

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...

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...

PARTNER LISTINGS from Sarasotafl.org

Bring your binoculars for a delightful birding experience