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Although Sarasota provides plenty of opportunities to go it alone, tours can offer a deeper understanding of the area’s natural beauty. Whether it’s an airboat ride through the shallows of the Myakka River to get the best vantage of nesting eagles, a guided walk through the Continue Reading

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,...

Snook Haven -

Snook Haven

Snook Haven Park is a great place to relax and enjoy a slice of Old Florida. With water access to the Wild and Scenic Myakka River and plentiful snook and...

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...

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...

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Walk trails to shady overlooks on Myakka River at Jelks Preserve