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Drone photo of a small private island in a Sarasota lake with a winding shell path, two tiny homes, and a causeway to the mainland
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October 13, 2026

Myakka River State Park Kayaking & Day Trip Guide, 12 Minutes from Our Door

Myakka River State Park kayaking from Sarasota: hours, the $6 entry fee, where to launch, what wildlife to expect, and how to do it with free kayaks.

Shellmate Island, a mint-green octagonal 320 sq ft tiny home with white French doors and a pink door frame on a private island in Sarasota, Florida
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October 12, 2026

A Siesta Key Weekend: Where to Go and Where to Sleep

A simple two-day plan for Siesta Key, with the beaches, food and side trips worth your time, and a quiet place to stay 3 minutes away.

Drone photo of a small private island in a Sarasota lake with a winding shell path, two tiny homes, and a causeway to the mainland
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Tim Davidson

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October 12, 2026

A Quiet, Private Vacation Rental in Sarasota for Two

If you want quiet more than nightlife, here is what a private island tiny home in Sarasota is like, and who it suits.

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