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Outdoor Adventures Await in Sarasota and Manatee Counties
Life in the Sunshine State is sweet! Our year-round warm weather and gorgeous natural spaces make Florida the perfect place for outdoor adventures. Sarasota and Manatee Counties offer residents the perfect mix of land and sea excursions that people of all ages can enjoy. Here are some of our REALTORS® favorite outdoor adventures from Bradenton to Englewood.
- Florida West Scuba & Charters – 509 N. Tamiami Tr., Venice, FL 34285
After you've toured Venice homes for sale, discover what colorful fish and wildlife make their homes under the sea with excursions from Florida West Scuba & Charters. Known as the Shark Tooth Capital of the World, Venice is the perfect place to dive into adventure and go searching for your own shark teeth. The crew at Florida West Scuba & Charters has never come back from a trip empty-handed, so you're sure to see shark teeth and fossils on your journey. With basic, advanced and refresher open water dive classes available, there's a sea of adventure waiting for you just off the Venice coast.
- Around the Bend Nature Tours – P.O. Box 1136, Bradenton, FL 34206
Around the Bend Nature Tours invites you to discover the area's natural and cultural history with guided tours throughout the county. They'll take you exploring in the estuaries around Palmetto, teach you about Florida pioneer history at Duette Preserve, and guide you through diverse habitats to view gorgeous birds. Featuring summer camps, field trips and coastal climate walks, Around the Bend Nature Tours — conveniently around the bend from Palmetto homes for sale — will take you on an exciting journey through the natural landscape that's right in our backyards.
- Full Moon Night Hikes – Myakka River State Park, 13208 S.R. 72, Sarasota, FL 34241
Even after the sun sets, there are still plenty of outdoor adventures awaiting you around Sarasota. Stay up with Hike It Florida and walk through Myakka River State Park under the moonlight. You'll venture for five miles through the wilderness, listening to the creatures in the distance. This three-hour affordable hike will engage your senses. Just a quick drive from Sarasota homes for sale, Full Moon Night Hikes with Hike It Florida are perfect ways to explore nature at nighttime while still making home early enough for bedtime.
- ((ecko)) ecotours – Sarasota & Manatee Counties
How do you define the perfect outdoor adventure? Kayak tours along the bay? Paddleboard excursions through estuaries? Hiking and boating through Florida's natural splendor? However you envision your perfect outdoor adventure, the local experts at ((ecko)) ecotours are ready to make it happen. Live like a traveler, not a tourist, and join them on a variety of ecotours throughout Manatee and Sarasota Counties. Many of the ecotour facilitators they work with are certified by the Florida Society for Ethical Tourism, including two that are certified platinum for their educational and sustainability efforts. Within a short drive from Lakewood Ranch homes for sale, there are tons of opportunities for you to explore Florida on land and sea! - The Legacy Trail – 303E. Venice Ave., Venice FL 34285 / 7301 McIntosh Rd., Sarasota, FL 34238
Interested in creating your own outdoor adventure? Then strap on your helmet and head to The Legacy Trail. This new trail connects Culverhouse Park in Sarasota with the Venice Train Depot. Over 10 miles of paved trail is open for you to explore on your own terms. Ride through Oscar Scherer State Park and enjoy the serene sounds of nature. Peddle passed Osprey Junction Park where you may see snakes, alligators, and bald eagles. By the time you get to Sarasota, you're only a few miles away from Stickney Point Road which will lead you to Siesta Key homes for sale and miles of beach where you can end your outdoor adventure perfectly.
Contact us at Wagner Realty to buy and sell homes throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties.