Sarasota ~ Bradenton ~ Lakewood Ranch ~ Siesta Key ~ Palmer Ranch ~ Venice
Beaches and Parks
Needless to say, Sarasota County has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world! Of course, Siesta Key is the dead-on favorite for many so don't miss it! But there are many others you'll love as well! Here are a few popular beaches to check out! Grab your sunscreen and GO!
Siesta Key Beach, Lido Beach, Manasota Beach, Venice Beach, North Jetty Park, Turtle Beach Park, South Lido Beach
No need to reinvent the wheel! Sarasota County also does an amazing job of listing their public facilities and attractions. Wow! Once you see this list, you realize what a great place we live in! So much to do for everyone! Be sure to check out these: Urfer Family Park, The Legacy Trail, Celery Fields, Nathan Benderson Park, Phillippi Estate Park
The number of public parks in the City of Sarasota alone is amazing! And the city has done such a great job with their website, we'll just pass it along as is! Be sure to check out: Bayfront Park Playground and Splash Pad, Ken Thompson Park, Payne Skate Park, Arlington Park and Aquatic Center
With 15 miles of trails, this park provides solitude, beauty, challenge and a healthy adventure for everyone. Oscar Sherer is a popular stopover for bicyclists and walkers on the Legacy Trail, making this an important place for the surrounding community and a worthwhile stop for travelers.
This is the Myakka River, Florida’s first state-designated wild and scenic river, and it flows through a vast expanse of unspoiled wetlands, prairies, hammocks, and pinelands that make up Myakka River State Park. Boating, fishing, canoeing and kayaking are popular activities on the water while hikers and bicyclists explore miles of trails and backroads.