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… biologist, managing the 34 miles of the Myakka River in Sarasota County. After 10 years as the river biologist, he …
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… teacher. During his term of service, Ryder worked with the Sarasota County UF/IFAS Extension to help facilitate their … program. During his term of service, Ryder worked with the Sarasota County UF/IFAS Extension to help facilitate their … opportunity to explore Florida’s unique ecology. It was Sarasota County Schools’ first year with the program, and …
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… have land made into national and state parks by the CCC. Sarasota and the Myakka River Valley were approved for a CCC … a brilliant real estate marketer and the first mayor of Sarasota. He persuaded developers and urban socialites … to build a railroad and irrigation systems. As a result, Sarasota flourished. Edwards also appreciated the innate …
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… the year, and it's the only freshwater swimming lake in Sarasota County. Lake Osprey is a human-made lake that … the year, and it's the only freshwater swimming lake in Sarasota County. The lake is next to the park’s nature center …
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… Scherer State Park Diana Stinson was born and raised in Sarasota, and like the endemic Scrub Jay , is a true native …
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… far beyond the borders of the park. She chose to settle in Sarasota to continue volunteering at Myakka because of our …
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… Hawk. She also is a beekeeper and member of the Sarasota Beekeepers Association. She loves teaching people …
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… in Milton Close Information Myakka River State Park, in Sarasota Close Information Resources … 1252 … 1253 … Rivers & …
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… territory. With help from The Nature Conservancy, Sarasota County and wide public support, the state purchased … in the protection of the last viable acreage of scrub in Sarasota County - rescued from the bulldozers and saved for … territory. With help from The Nature Conservancy, Sarasota County and wide public support, the state purchased …
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… opportunities for visitors. Located just minutes from Sarasota, the park provides a quick escape from the city into …
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… Palmer, a progressive business woman from Chicago, came to Sarasota and bought a vast amount of land. A few years later, … Palmer, a progressive business woman from Chicago, came to Sarasota and bought a vast amount of land. A few years later, …
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… more than 80,000 acres of conservation lands within Sarasota and Manatee counties. Stephen Giguere, Park Manager … more than 80,000 acres of conservation lands within Sarasota and Manatee counties. The park was developed in the …
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… Madira Bickel Mound was named after Mrs. Madira Bickel of Sarasota, who joined her husband Karl, in preserving Native … Madira Bickel Mound was named after Mrs. Madira Bickel of Sarasota, who joined her husband Karl, in preserving Native …