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Be Careful, Bird. Gators can jump quite a distance out of the water. At Lake Heron Sep 18, 2019

Two good sized gators on the shore in front of our homes today.

https://www.sarasotaaudubon.org/capital-campaign/the-celery-fields/ Wetlands restoration of 100 acres in the southern cell was completed in May 2011. More than 200,000 aquatic plants and trees were planted, and two boardwalks installed, one off Palmer Blvd and the other off Raymond Road. The Celery Fields provide for numerous low-impact activities: walking, biking, fishing, kayaking, and wildlife viewing. Sarasota Audubon’s Nature Center at the intersection of Center Road and Raymond Road is a starting point for all activities. Background of the Celery Fields Introduction: This 400+ acre site is owned by Sarasota County and is the County’s primary flood mitigation zone. It is managed by the division of Storm Water and Sarasota County Parks & Recreation. The Sarasota County Department of Transportation is also involved in its management and maintenance. Mainly consisting of open marshlands, deep ponds, shallow pools, and canals, the Celery Fields are edged by oaks, willows, and pine

Benderson Park is a large lake developed for rowing and is 12 minutes from our homes. There is a bike and hiking trail around the lake, which is a little over three miles.  The park itself is three miles from our home, so an ambitious hiker could hike over there, around the lake, and back for about a total of 9 miles. Click for the Google Map Directions https://www.google.com/maps/dir/10520+Boardwalk+Loop,+Lakewood+Ranch,+FL/Nathan+Benderson+Park,+5851+Nathan+Benderson+Cir,+Sarasota,+FL+34235/@27.3855592,-82.4416849,14z/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x88c33901830e2f15:0x7d3f53d7044fa68!2m2!1d-82.4343226!2d27.3969806!1m5!1m1!1s0x88c338bd14033973:0xba4efc2b7130fac1!2m2!1d-82.4500873!2d27.3742443!3e0

https://www.lakewoodranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/16-LWR-180-UPDATED-TRAIL-BROCHURE-2.pdf Google Map Directions to Braden River Nature Park https://www.google.com/maps/dir/10520+Boardwalk+Loop,+Lakewood+Ranch,+FL/27.4163359,-82.4265668/@27.4050795,-82.4427926,3446m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m9!4m8!1m5!1m1!1s0x88c33901830e2f15:0x7d3f53d7044fa68!2m2!1d-82.4343226!2d27.3969806!1m0!3e0

Heron's Nest Nature Park Loop a nine minute drive from us and is a 0.9 mile loop trail located near Sarasota, Florida that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for walking, trail running, birding, and road biking and is best used from October until April. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Click for the Google Map Directions https://www.google.com/maps/dir/10520+Boardwalk+Loop,+Lakewood+Ranch,+FL/Heron's+Nest+Nature+Park,+6399+Tupelo+Trail,+Bradenton,+FL+34202/@27.4111353,-82.4616716,13z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x88c33901830e2f15:0x7d3f53d7044fa68!2m2!1d-82.4343226!2d27.3969806!1m5!1m1!1s0x88c3398e10b3a5cd:0xf3ffc19868122bbd!2m2!1d-82.4150776!2d27.4251855!3e0

Jigg's landing is a nice Manatee Park 15 minutes away from our home. You can rent a kayak or a cabin. Located on the Ever's Reservoir it offers freshwater fishing and canoeing opportunities on the Evers Reservoir and Braden River. The property was purchased in 1944 by Al (Jiggs) and Agnes Metcalf and included a 7-acre piece of property. Their dream was to create a fish camp on the banks of the Braden River and they did so, creating a landmark that served Manatee County for more than 40 years. LOCATION 6106 63rd Street East Bradenton, FL Map HOURS Jiggs Landing Preserve is open daily, sunrise to sunset. Are you an angler who prefers to be out on the water before sunrise? Preserve hours are limited, but Boat Ramp access is not. Purchase your one-time Gate Access Card so you can be out on the water at the time of your preference. Cards are available for sale at the G.T. Bray Recreation Center for $30/each. A replacement card is $5/each. THINGS TO DO Jiggs Landing is well kno

Linger Lodge Restaurant and Bar is  12 minutes from our homes. It is a fun little place. It is next to an RV campground where some of your visitors may want to stay. You can rent a kayak or walk along the River. . Click for the Directions https://www.google.com/maps/dir/10520+Boardwalk+Loop,+Lakewood+Ranch,+FL/Linger+Lodge+Restaurant+%26+Bar,+7205+85th+St+Ct+E,+Bradenton,+FL+34202/Jiggs+Landing,+63rd+Street+East,+Bradenton,+FL/@27.4134796,-82.4710812,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m20!4m19!1m5!1m1!1s0x88c33901830e2f15:0x7d3f53d7044fa68!2m2!1d-82.4343226!2d27.3969806!1m5!1m1!1s0x88c339148519eeed:0x8f4c795be3babb5b!2m2!1d-82.4487149!2d27.4123803!1m5!1m1!1s0x88c33eae8c9df3ab:0x7e3f16dfb0403b1c!2m2!1d-82.4819163!2d27.4324801!3e0

Click for the Google Map Directions https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Greenbrook+Adventure+Park,+13010+Adventure+PI,+Bradenton,+FL+34202/10520+Boardwalk+Loop,+Lakewood+Ranch,+FL/@27.4099609,-82.459056,13z/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x88c33992ee0049f1:0xb45c3b2ff92d8369!2m2!1d-82.4122954!2d27.4230333!1m5!1m1!1s0x88c33901830e2f15:0x7d3f53d7044fa68!2m2!1d-82.4343226!2d27.3969806!3e0

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