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Beach Odyssey
Follow our writer on an epic journey through Sarasota and Her Islands' spectacular strands along the Gulf, from Manasota Key in the south to Lido Key in the north.
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Birding Sarasota
The Sarasota area is nationally recognized as one of the top birding areas in the nation.
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Bloomin' Sarasota
It's hard to go anywhere in Sarasota without seeing something in bloom in the springtime– a tree, a shrub, or a whole garden. Check out the following public gardens during your spring visit to Sarasota.
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Finding Nemo
If you liked Finding Nemo, you'll love the discoveries you'll make at Mote Aquarium. It delivers all the drama and color that captured your imagination in the fun fish tale, but here, it's real.
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Fish On!
Whether you do it for sport or for dinner, you'll find your haven in Sarasota-area waters. Tarpon, mackerel, snook and sea trout are among the challenges beneath the waves.
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Get Out In Nature
Visitors enjoy this place called the Sleeping Turtles Preserve, which comprises several parcels bordering the Myakka River.
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Inside Myakka
Myakka River State Park is a haven for hikers, birdwatchers, kayakers, cyclists, campers and nature lovers.
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Off the Beaten Path
Truly unique vacation experiences are often stumbled upon rather then created. To make that delightful mistake, one usually must take the path less traveled.
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Paddling Adventures
Whether you're 8 or 80, kayaking is easy to master. You can quietly sneak up on the fish, get into spots other boats can't and it's affordable to rent (or buy) a kayak. Family-friendly? You bet.
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Paddling Pursuits
Sea kayaking around Sarasota and Her Islands can be as adventurous or as relaxing as you like.




