Ken Thompson Park

The best 4th of July fireworks spot!

If you not only want to see Sarasota's fireworks, but also the 6 or 7 other town's fireworks, then there is no better spot than Ken Thompson Park. There was plenty of parking, lots of space to set up...

Sail along~

Really enjoyed walking through the gorgeous mangrove trails. Appreciate the hard work to maintain the beauty. Walking along the shores was memorable. Found some shells. Many sailboats were out cruzin ...

Catch a view of kite boarders and kite sailing

Easy walk through the mangroves to a beach where we watched kite boarders and parasails. Close to Mote and The Salty Dog. What could be better!

Very nice free park for entire family

The park is near the Mote Aquarium. The parking is free . There is a nice playground for kids, benches to relax and a nature preserve with a boardwalk trail. The park’s main accent is the monument of ...

A nice little break

We stopped here after lunch at the Old Salty Dog. Very few visitors at about 1 pm despite this being high tourist season. The tide was out as you can see from my photos. Great views of downtown Sar...