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Grassy Point Preserve

3051 Ave CHolmes Beach 34217
Half mile nature trail with two curved boardwalk paths that will take you to Grassy Point Bayou, mangroves and intercoastal views. Service dogs only. No bikes.

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Leffis Key Preserve

2351 Gulf Dr SBradenton Beach, FL 34217
Footpaths circle and scale a 28 ft hill with 1,500 linear feet of boardwalk meandering through the mangrove forest and platforms over the open water.

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Palma Sola Botanical Park

9800 17th Ave. NWBradenton, FL 34209(941) 761-2866
Enjoy a walk along native plants in a beautiful setting.

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Realize Bradenton – Riverwalk

452 3rd Ave WBradenton, FL 34205Start at the event pavilion and walk along the Manatee River in this 1.5-mile park with many features.

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Robinson Nature Preserve

1704 99th St WBradenton, FL 34209(941) 724-5923
Explore this 600+ acres preserve and enjoy miles of nature walks and bike trails, bird watching or launch your kayak. The closest entrance is via Manatee Avenue.

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Egmont Key State Park

GPS coordinatesRanger Station: N 27 36.032 W 82 45.623
Accessible only by boat, this partial wildlife refuge offers pristine beaches and rich cultural history with lighthouse.

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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

1534 Mound StSarasota, FL 34236(941) 366-5731
This bay front sanctuary offers 15 acres of air and other tropical plants, originally the home of William and Marie Selby.

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Sunken Gardens

1825 4th Street NorthSt. Petersburg, FL 33704
This 4 acre botanical garden existed for more than 100 years. 50,000 tropical plants, cascading waterfalls and flock of flamingos.

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John Durante Park

5550 Gulf of Mexico DrLongboat Key, FL 34228(941) 316-1988
32 acres of viable wetland and coastal hammock forest. Explore this pet friendly oasis full of wildlife and coastal views.

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Beer Can Island

Gulf of Mexico DrLongboat Key, FL 34228
Explore the North end beach of Longboat Key heading just over the bridge. Public parking on North Shore Rd.