Tampa International Airport 1 hr 16
Warm Mineral Springs Park (24 min)
Natural swimming pool consisting of a wide sinkhole filled with mineral-rich, 87°F spring water. Casey Key, Florida (14 min)
Tranquil barrier island featuring Sarasota's oldest public beach, a nearby state park & lodging. North Jetty Beach (9 min) Historic Downtown Venice, FL (4 min) Turtle Beach (29 min)
Beach, turtles, sea turtles, and camping Legacy Trail (18 min)
Popular with bicyclists & walkers, this 12.5-mile, paved route sits on an abandoned rail corridor. Crescent Beach (25 min)
Quaint, crescent-shaped beach known for its fine white sand & picturesque sunset views. Caspersen Beach (11 min)
Beach, hunting, fossil, and snorkeling Manasota Key Beach (16 min)
Wide sandy beach rimmed with tropical foliage & trails, plus boat ramps & fishing on the sound side. Nokomis Beach (7 min)
Family-friendly public beach built in 1950s with lifeguards, boardwalk & canoe & kayak launch. Venice Fishing Pier (10 min)
This 700-ft-long pier offers fishing without a license, plus rod & reel rentals & sunset views. Oscar Scherer State Park (9 min)
Acres of woods & water for camping, swimming, fishing, canoeing & hiking miles of trails. Brohard Paw Park (10 min)
Fenced dog park with a beach with on-site parking, picnic tables, showers & drinking fountains. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Historic Spanish Point campus (14 min)
Outdoor complex combining a prehistoric site, 19th-century buildings & extensive gardens. Venice Beach (7 min)
Expansive gulf beach known for recreation & scenic views of dolphins & seasonal marine turtle nests. | 
