Whether you are sitting on the beach or kayaking near the still water’s edge at Fort De Soto, you find yourself absorbed in the abundance of natural beauty for as far as the eye can see. The complexity of the ecology is not immediately apparent, but the park offers the […]
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Open sunrise to sunset, Neal Preserve, is a 120-acre ecological gem that overlooks Sarasota Bay. Located on the south side of Manatee Avenue just a few minutes from Anna Maria Island, the preserve features passive outdoor recreation opportunities including a 20 foot tall observation tower, shell trails, and boardwalks that […]
Come explore the great outdoors with Shan-T Native Kayak Tours. Paddle your way through Florida’s mangrove habitats and over the Gulf of Mexico’s crystal clear waters. Come face to face with gentle manatees during the Manatee Watching Tour. Or set out for a romantic sunset tour over the open waters. […]
Around the Bend Nature Tours offers professional guides to help you discover Native American history, creatures of Sarasota Bay, and the nature around the Gulf Coast! All of the guides are professionally Certified Master Naturalists through the University of Florida or the National Association of Interpretation. They can take you […]
Located near the Palma Sola Bay entrance to Robinson Preserve, if you accessed Anna Maria Island via State Road 64/Manatee Avenue, chances are you saw Surferbus . . . it’s a bus with paddles leaning against it! With Surferbus, you have the choice of your mode of transportation — a kayak or a paddleboard — from […]