SUN, FUN, FISHING, AND PREHISTORIC SHARK’S TEETH Directly west of downtown Venice’s charming shopping district, vibrant Venice Beach offers surf, sand, and fun in the sun all-year-round. Free parking, concessions, shelters, sand volleyball courts, and picnic areas are available to everyone. Venice Beach seeks to be as handicapped-accessible as possible; beach wheelchairs are available for ….  Read More

ONE OF THE BEST BEACHES IN AMERICA The sand stretches as far as you can see, white and glittering in the sun, and it looks like sugar. Some of the locals will tell you that an Indian princess blessed Siesta Beach long ago. Others believe the sand itself has magical healing powers. Only 2 years ….  Read More

A BEAUTIFUL BEACH WITH LOTS OF ACTIVITIES   At the south end of Casey Key, North Jetty Beach Park is one of Sarasota County’s delightful treasures. There’s a spectacular beach, of course, with gently-sloping white sand stretching along 900 feet of shoreline on the Gulf of Mexico. Amenities include several free parking areas, lifeguards, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, and ….  Read More

FILLED WITH HISTORY, SUN AND FUN  Historic Lido Beach, one of southwest Florida’s fabulous white-sand beaches, sits directly on the sparkling Gulf of Mexico. Located on sunny Lido Key, Lido Beach is the ideal spot for soaking up some sun, taking a stroll in the moonlight, or enjoying unparalleled, spectacular sunsets. It’s a splendid public ….  Read More

Once over the Stickney Point Rd Bridge, beach goers are brought merely feet away from the stunning viwes of Crescent Beach. Hidden behind a series of Gulf front lined condominiums, Crescent is the tranquil and serine public beach just south of the world famous Siesta Key beach. Parking is limted but there are two main beach ….  Read More

A BEACH, A PARK, AND A BIKE TRAIL, TOO The beach is only part of the fun at fabulous Caspersen Beach in Venice. Along with swimming, sand, surf, and sun, Caspersen Beach and Caspersen Beach Park feature nature trails that take you through several fascinating Florida habitats. Caspersen Beach is certified a “National Healthy Beach” by the National Healthy Beaches Campaign, ….  Read More

FIDO’S FAVORITE DOG BEACH  Fishing and boating, golf and tennis, bird watching and bicycling are 6 of the many recreational activities popular in Sarasota County. As a recreational capital unparalleled anywhere, Sarasota County offers some of the most in-demand beaches, parks, and recreational facilities in the country. Scores of beautiful, user-friendly parks and nature preserves and 35 ….  Read More