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Carlton Reserve

Carlton Reserve

The T. Mabry Carlton, Jr. Reserve has more than 80 miles of hiking and biking trails, including the 12 mile Myakka Island Wilderness Trail which connects the Carlton Reserve with Myakka River State Park. Equestrian trails...

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Crowley Museum and Nature Center

Crowley Museum and Nature Center

Instilled with Jasper Crowley’s passion for preserving the history and environment of rural southwest Florida, the organization and its 190 acre preserve have hosted families for 35 years. A three mile nature trail...

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G.WIZ - The Science Museum

G.WIZ - The Science Museum

G.WIZ - The Science Museum - The Blivas Science and Technology Center is located on beautiful Sarasota Bay and offers indoor and outdoor activities for the whole family. The 33,000 square foot science and technology center...

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Historic Spanish Point

Historic Spanish Point

Discover a fascinating 30 acre historical, archaeological and environmental museum on Little Sarasota Bay. Experience prehistory inside A Window to the Past, an archaeology exhibit where you step inside a 15 foot high shell...

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Lemon Bay Park and Environmental Center

Lemon Bay Park and Environmental Center

This is a marvelous place to see American bald eagles and a variety of local birds. The park also features scenic views of Lemon Bay, a butterfly garden, nature trails and an environmental center. Classes, as well as guided...

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Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium

At Mote Aquarium you can explore the secrets of the sea through touch pools, viewable working labs, and high-tech interactive exhibits that showcase the world-renowned research of the adjoining Mote Marine Laboratory. See...

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Myakka River State Park

Myakka River State Park

Myakka River State Park is one of Florida's oldest and largest state parks protecting one of the State's most diverse natural areas. The Myakka River, designated as a Florida Wild and Scenic River, flows through wetlands,...

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Oscar Scherer State Park

Oscar Scherer State Park

Oscar Scherer State Park is the Crown Jewel of Sarasota County’s Habitat Conservation Plan. A large acreage of scrubby flatwoods makes the park one of the best places to see Florida scrub jays, a threatened bird species...

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Phillippi Estate Park and Edson Keith Mansion

Phillippi Estate Park and Edson Keith Mansion

Located on the shores of Phillippi Creek, the park includes Indian middens dating back 2,000 years. A midden is a mound containing shells, animal bones and other refuse that indicate the site was used for human activities in...

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Rothenbach Park

Rothenbach Park

Experience open viewscapes and shady hammocks as you walk, jog, rollerblade or cycle the multi-use trails totaling approximately 5 miles. This multi-purpose park preserves natural areas and reflects the County’s efforts...

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Camping

Go for a primitive camping experience at Myakka State Forest

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