Nokomis beach is a public beach offering free parking, Life guard towers, bath and changing facilities, and shaded picnic areas.  This island is also home to famous Casey Key and multi million dollar mansions.

Most of these homes are both Gulf and Bay front with a great deal of the island being less than 300 yards wide. Access to this key island is by only two bridges and one is a must see. The northern bridge has an historic pivot bridge dating back to 1920.

Spanish Point a few miles away to the north is a 30 acre site which juts out into little Sarasota Bay. Spanish Point was first habituated as early as 3,000 BC, as evidenced by a prehistoric Claus Indian burial mound and two shell mounds. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to walk these mounds created centuries ago.

Oscar Scherer State Park is a 1384 acre sanctuary for native plants and animals located minutes from Addy's entrance is on route 41. These Flatwoods are populated by bald eagles, bobcats, tortoises, river otters and alligators. The park features award winning barrier free nature trail which accommodates people of all disabilities. Visitors enjoy hiking trails totaling 15 miles.

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