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Spinning Wheels
My body registered the threat before my mind did. I slammed on the brakes before fully realizing that the dark form in the middle of the paved road wasn't a shadow, or a fallen branch. It was a five-foot alligator.
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Take It Outside!
Drifting slowly down South Creek, the small stream that bisects Oscar Scherer State Park, it is hard to imagine that busy Tamiami Trail lies just a few miles away.
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The Wind and the Waves
Sarasota’s beaches, consistently ranked among the nation’s best, are a mecca for water sports enthusiasts.
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Time for Class!
Sarasota and Her Islands attractions offer classes galore for both kids and adults – in everything from watercolor painting to kayaking. So hit the books!
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Walking Trees
At first glance, Sarasota’s treasures are its art galleries and museums, historic architecture, sophisticated shopping and dining and, of course, its barrier islands and beaches. But nestled amid the city’s urbane jewels is an...
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Wildlife Safety
Alligator season peaks in May. Alligators live in most of Florida's ponds, streams, lakes and rivers. The height of alligator mating season is in May, when mature male gators often find their way into residential pools in search...
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Winter Wildlife
Winter months bring a seasonal sensation to Sarasota and Her Island--a wildlife wonderland when sightings are plentiful and bird watching is at its best.
