South Attractions, Recreation & Services oridastateparks.org/park/collier-seminole 20200 Tamiami Trl. E., Naples, 239-394-3397. A prime example of how this region looked before the arrival of the rst European explorers. Collier-Seminole State Park Gasparilla Island State Park oridastateparks.org/park/gasparilla-island Boca Grande, 941-964-0375. Swimming, snorkeling, shing and nature study are popular activities. Lovers Key State Park Coral Castle Gulf Coast Clays at Port of the Islands oridastateparks.org/park/lovers-key 8700 Estero Blvd., Ft. Myers Beach, 239-463-4588. Lovers Key is renowned for its pristine white beach and wildlife viewing opportunities. f oridastateparks.org/park/madira-bickel-mound Terra Ceia Village, 9303 Bayshore Rd., Palmetto, 941-723-4536. The mound is the rst site in Florida to become a State Archaeological Site. miracleswimming.com P.O. Box 15854, Sarasota, 941-921-6420. Swimming for adults afraid in water. State-of-the-art adult lessons. Satisfaction guaranteed. coralcastle.com 28655 S. Dixie Hwy., Homestead, 305-248-6345. Top ranked by TripAdvisor and Yelp! A top 10 historic hot spot in South Florida! poigunclub.com 12425 Union Rd., Naples, 239-682-3452. Southwest Florida’s premiere trap, skeet and sporting clays shoot-ing club. Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site Curry Hammock State Park Historic Redland Tropical Trail oridastateparks.org/park/curry-hammock 56200 Overseas Hwy., Marathon, 305-289-2690. Made up of a group of islands in the Middle Keys with public access to swimming and more. redlandtrail.com 160 S.E. 1st Ave., Florida City, 305-245-9180. This beautiful area lies south of Miami, north of the Florida Keys and between two National Parks. f Miracle Swimming: Conquer Your Fear of Water for Adults Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park Hollywood Parasail oridastateparks.org County Rd. 905, Key Largo, 305-451-1202. Walk trails within the largest contiguous tract of tropical West Indian hardwood hammock in the U.S. topgunparasailing.com 1132 S.E. 7th Ct., Apt. 301, Dania, 305-261-6040. We offer parasailing trips in Hollywood. Morning Star Sailing Charters Hooked on SUP Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park oridastateparks.org/park/delnor-wiggins 11135 Gulfshore Dr., Naples, 239-597-6196. Florida State Parks’ winner of the national gold medal; voted America’s best. Over a mile of beach. hookedonsup.com 6950 Placida Rd., Englewood, 941-504-1699. Paddleboard and kayak guided eco-paddles, rentals, lessons and sales. Bike and snorkel rentals also available. morningstartsailingcharters.com 1313 Ocean Bay Dr., Key Largo, 305-451-7057. Key Largo snorkeling, sailing and private charters for two to six persons aboard our 50-ft. sailing yacht. Mound Key Archaeological State Park oridastateparks.org/park/mound-key 3800 Corkscrew Rd., Estero, 239-992-0311. A beautiful place for nature study and to observe Calusa midden mounds. Hugh Taylor Birch State Park Don Pedro Island State Park oridastateparks.org/park/don-pedro-island 8450 Placida Rd., Placida, 941-964-0375. Part of an extensive chain of barrier islands extending along the Gulf Coast of Florida. oridastateparks.org/park/hugh-taylor-birch 3109 E. Sunrise Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, 954-564-4521. Many threatened or endangered plants are among the more than 500 native and non-native species. f Myakka River State Park Indian Key Historic State Park EZ Waves ezwaves.com Charlotte Harbor, 888-958-0809. Group of industry professionals with a passion for making it easy for people to enjoy boating. oridastateparks.org/park/indian-key Islamorada, 305-664-2540. Dates back to the prehistoric Indians of 1830s. Visitors come here to swim, sunbathe and hike. oridastateparks.org/park/myakka-river 13208 State Rd. 72, Sarasota, 941-361-6511. Florida’s only state wild and scenic river ows through 57 square miles of wetlands and pinelands. f Native Rentals John D. MacArthur Beach State Park Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park oridastateparks.org/park/fakahatchee-strand 137 Coast Line Dr., Copeland, 239-695-4593. Contains the largest stand of native royal palms in North America. macarthurbeach.org 10900 Jack Nicklaus Dr., Palm Beach, 561-624-6950. It preserves the natural heritage of subtropical coastal habitat that once covered Southeast Florida. surferbus.com 9800 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, 941-527-6355. Kayak and paddleboard rentals into Robinson Preserve. Open seven days a week by reservation. Oleta River State Park John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park Fish Tale Marina the shtalemarina.com 7225 Estero Blvd., Ft. Myers Beach, 239-463-3600. Experience a fun-lled day with services that include boat rentals, dolphin cruises and more. oridastateparks.org 102601 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo, 305-451-1202. Enjoy the view from a glass-bottom boat tour, scuba dive or snorkel coral reefs. Visit the aquarium. f d oridastateparks.org/park/oleta-river 3400 N.E. 163rd St., Sunny Isles Beach, 305-919-1846. Offers kayaking, mountain biking, swimming, shing, trail walking and picnicking. f Oscar Scherer State Park Jonathan Dickinson State Park Florida Keys Dive Center oridakeysdivectr.com 90451 Old Hwy., Tavernier, 305-852-4599. Spectacular diving and snorkeling for the novice as well as the most experienced water enthusiasts. oridastateparks.org/park/jonathan-dickinson 16450 S.E. Federal Hwy., Hobe Sound, 772-744-9814. This park teems with wildlife in 13 natural communities, including sand pine scrub and mangroves. oridastateparks.org/park/oscar-scherer 1843 S. Tamiami Trl., Osprey, 941-483-5956. Oscar Scherer has extensive scrubby atwoods which are the home of threatened Florida scrub jays. Peace River Wildlife Center Key Largo Princess Glassbottom Boat Florida Powerboat Club powerboat.com 1214 S.W. 6th St., Pompano Beach, 954-545-1414. We are a boating organization that helps Florida visitors enjoy Florida’s boating lifestyle. keylargoprincess.com MM 100 Oceanside, Holiday Inn Docks, Key Largo, 800-979-3370, 305-451-4655. View the beautiful underwater world of Jon Pennekamp Coral Reef State park. Cocktails and continuous viewing. Daily Cruises. See ad on page 39. Reader Response 24 peaceriverwildlifecenter.com 3400 Ponce De Leon Pkwy., Punta Gorda, 941-637-3830. View native Florida wildlife in a natural setting. Robbie’s of Islamorada robbies.com 77520 Overseas Hwy. MM. 77.5, Islamorada, 305-664-8070. Robbie’s provides a wide array of water-based activities. f Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park oridastateparks.org/park/fort-taylor 601 Howard England Way, Key West, 305-292-6713. Offers daily fort tours at noon and 2 pm in Key West. Sailo Miami Key Lime Sailing Club Four Winds Marina fourwindsmarina.com 16501 Stringfellow Rd., Bokeelia, 239-283-0250. Only full service marina located at the north end of Pine Island in Bokeelia. keylimesailingclub.com 99306 Overseas Hwy. MM 99, Key Largo, 305-451-3438. Florida Keys cottages on the water with free kayaks, paddle boards, 22-ft. sailboats and sunset cruise. See ad on page 39. Reader Response 25 sailo.com 261 S.E. 1st St., 5th Floor, Miami, 917-929-6445. Experience luxury boating without paying luxury prices. oridastateparks.org/park/san-pedro Islamorada, 305-664-2540. San Pedro was a 287 ton Dutch-built ship which sailed as part of the eet of New Spain in 1733. divefortlauderdale.com 801 Seabreeze Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, 954-467-6000. Scuba, snorkel and glass-bottom boat charter. San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve State Park Fury Water Adventures Key West Koreshan State Historic Site furycat.com 2 Duval St., Key West, 855-200-3276. The No.1 rated watersports company in South Florida oridastateparks.org/park/koreshan 3800 Corkscrew Rd., Estero, 239-992-0311. A nationally recognized historical site, Koreshan State Historic Site was a utopian community. Sea Experience Glassbottom Snorkel and Scuba Adventures Gamble Plantation Historic State Park oridastateparks.org/park/gamble-plantation 3708 Patten Ave., Ellenton, 941-723-4536. The only surviving plantation house in South Florida. Lake Manatee State Park oridastateparks.org/park/lake-manatee 20007 E. State Rd. 64, Bradenton, 941-741-3028. A 548-acre recreation area offering a picnic area, swimming area, campground and more. Seabranch Preserve State Park Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park KEY TO SYMBOLS f = Guided Tours = Vacation Planner = Vacation Planner available in other languages d = Beach Wheelchairs available in some locations d I = Guide or information for disabled travelers oridastateparks.org/park/lignumvitae-key 77200 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada, 305-664-2540. The visitor center for the Islamorada forest. oridastateparks.org/park/seabranch 4810 S.E. Cove Rd., Stuart, 772-219-1880. Visitors can see rare sand pine scrub, scrubby atwoods, a baygall community and a mangrove swamp. St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park Long Key State Park FloridaStateParks.org/park/long-key 67400 Overseas Hwy. MM 67.5, Long Key, 305-664-4815. Visitors can explore the island by canoeing through a chain of lagoons or hiking two land trails. oridastateparks.org/park/st-lucie-inlet 4810 S.E. Cove Rd., Stuart, 772-744-7603. 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