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Oscar Scherer State Park - Handicapped Accessible

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...

Siesta Beach Park - Handicapped Accessible

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 sunsets and exquisite powdery, white sand. The sand is 99% pure quartz,...

Venice Beach - Handicapped Accessible

Venice Beach

This is a great place to enjoy a day in the sun with the entire family. Swimming, sunning, walking and viewing nature are popular activities. Venice is known for the prehistoric sharks' teeth that wash onshore, so keep an eye...

Walk trails to shady overlooks on Myakka River at Jelks Preserve