Cottages in Nokomis

Dolphins play peek-a-boo in the warm Gulf waters off Nokomis Beach, where locals claim the sunsets are worth setting an alarm for. North Jetty Beach offers prime fishing spots without the crowds of nearby Siesta Key. Kayak through the mysterious mangrove tunnels at Curry Creek Preserve, where herons stand like sentries in the shallow waters. Venice Fishing Pier extends your adventures into deeper waters, with tarpon rolling beneath as fishermen swap increasingly improbable tales. Casey Key provides a glimpse of beachfront mansions that would make real estate agents weep with joy. For a change of scenery, Fox Lea Farm hosts equestrian events where the horses often seem better dressed than their riders.