Lifeguard stand on Siesta Key Beach in early January 2022, Sarasota FL.

The bridge at Myakka River is a great place to view alligators, birds and wildlife.

Canopy Walkway at Myakka River State Park late June 2021.

Elevated boardwalk through the cypress swamp at Highlands Hammock State Park.

Elevated boardwalk through the cypress swamp at Highlands Hammock State Park.

Seagull on Siesta Key Beach with his catch January 2018.

View of Myakka River State Park from the Canopy Walkway Tower. January 2016

Great Egret at Siesta Key, Sarasota, Florida. January 2016

Reddish Egret at Siesta Key, Sarasota, Florida. January 2016

Great Blue Heron at Myakka River State Park, Sarasota, Florida. January 2016

Green Heron at Myakka River State Park, Sarasota, Florida. January 2016

Palm trees at sunset on Siesta Key beach, January 2016.

Watching the sunset over the gulf from Siesta Key beach, January 2016.

Alligators on the bank of the Myakka River. January 2016

Palm tree at sunset on Siesta Key Beach, Sarasota.

Windy morning walk on the beach watching waves, Siesta Key in Sarasota, Florida.

Waves crashing against the remains of a pier on Siesta Key in Sarasota, Florida.

Canopy Walkway in Myakka River State Park located east of Sarasota on HWY 72, January 2015

Siesta Key beach in Sarasota January 2015.