Where can campers go kayaking or paddleboarding in Sarasota?

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Lido Key is one of Sarasota’s best beach areas, with a sprawling public stretch of sand and the South Lido Key Beach Park, where campers can go kayaking or paddleboarding through mangrove tunnels to spot manatee. Boat rentals and fishing charters are available throughout the area for anglers looking to land snook, snapper, grouper, and sea trout. You can also explore different options for camping near Sarasota on Hipcamp.

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