Tag: Sarasota Florida
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Big Cat Habitat
It amuses me to see something called Big Cat Habitat where, judging by the title, you’d think it would be filled to capacity with nothing but cats, right? And yes, there were lots of cats. But then there were also birds and monkeys, a bison, giraffe, tortoises, donkeys, lemurs, bears . . . well, zoo
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Yoder’s Restaurant & Amish Village
I’ve always had a fascination with different ethnic groups and unfamiliar traditions. Even though I often yearn for a simpler life, I’m a product of my upbringing and travels. I’m afraid I’d be far too liberal. I would find the Amish traditions restrictive and would spend my time negotiating which rules I complied with and
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Myakka River Canopy Walk
Myakka State Park is one of Florida’s oldest parks. It’s named after the Myakka River that flows through 58 square miles of wetlands, hammocks, pinelands and prairies. It has a 7-mile scenic drive that’s worth your time and there are lots of little side roads that lead to hiking trails or picnic areas. I went
Lisa Browder 