Southwest Florida International Airport 1 hr 2
Caspersen Beach (21 min)
Beach, hunting, fossil, and snorkeling Englewood Beach (20 min)
Wide stretch with volleyball courts & a fishing pier, popular for collecting sharks' teeth & shells. Casey Key, Florida (27 min)
Tranquil barrier island featuring Sarasota's oldest public beach, a nearby state park & lodging. Venice Fishing Pier (19 min)
This 700-ft-long pier offers fishing without a license, plus rod & reel rentals & sunset views. Manasota Key Beach (18 min)
Wide sandy beach rimmed with tropical foliage & trails, plus boat ramps & fishing on the sound side. Stump Pass Beach State Park (24 min)
Mile-long secluded swimming beach & a trail that runs through 5 different natural communities. Venice Beach (19 min)
Expansive gulf beach known for recreation & scenic views of dolphins & seasonal marine turtle nests. Blind Pass Beach (22 min)
Narrow gulf-side beach & bayside lagoon with fishing dock, canoe launch & mangrove trails. Warm Mineral Springs Park (10 min)
Natural swimming pool consisting of a wide sinkhole filled with mineral-rich, 87°F spring water. Chadwick Park at Englewood Beach (20 min)
White sandy beach with boardwalks, playground, volleyball & basketball courts & picnic shelters. Nokomis Beach (20 min)
Family-friendly public beach built in 1950s with lifeguards, boardwalk & canoe & kayak launch. Myakka River State Park (28 min)
37,000-acre park with forests & wetlands, providing river kayaking, wildlife viewing & campsites. Brohard Paw Park (19 min)
Fenced dog park with a beach with on-site parking, picnic tables, showers & drinking fountains. Oscar Scherer State Park (19 min)
Acres of woods & water for camping, swimming, fishing, canoeing & hiking miles of trails. Lemon Bay Park and Environmental Center (20 min)
Natural waterfront area with paved & unpaved trails, a boat ramp, picnic areas & a nature center. | 
