Sarasota Bayfront & Island Park

Sarasota, FL

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South Lido Beach & Ted Sperling Park

South Lido Key, Sarasota, FL

The following is quoted from the Sarasota County Parks & Recreation Web Site:

South Lido Beach and Ted Sperling Park are located on Ben Franklin Drive at the southern tip of Lido Key. They offer an exceptional beach experience, picturesque views, picnic tables and a playground.

 

South Lido Nature Park off Taft Drive, offers a nature trail, a canoe/kayak launch, and a self-guided canoe/kayak trail.

 

These parks provide unique opportunities for visitors to enjoy natural Florida beaches. They are contiguous sections of a 100- acre property that interacts with four bodies of water; The Gulf of Mexico, Big Pass, Sarasota Bay and Brushy Bayou. Because of their convergence, currents run swift in some areas of the shoreline, and swimming should take place in designated areas only. 

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City Island Park

Lido Key, Sarasota, FL

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Bay Island Park

Sarasota, FL

Located on Bay Island on the north end of Siesta Key at the bridge crossing to the mainland. The small park offers free access and parking with scenic views of Sarasota Bay. The location is a favorite fishing spot for those that want to try there luck. On the Fourth of July folks come early to secure a front seat location for the fireworks display over the bay.

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