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Sarasota Jungle Gardens: rescued animals, green gardens

Sarasota Jungle Gardens: rescued animals, green gardens

Jungle Gardens offers a sanctuary for rescued, donated and sometimes abused animals. Here at the gardens they are given a new life filled with love. You'll see alligators, snakes, crocodiles, exotic birds, free-roaming flamingos, prairie dogs and more.

Animal shows include Birds of the Rain Forest, Reptile Encounter, Birds of Prey and Critters & Things. You can also pose with an alligator at the gardens. 

Kids at Jungle Gardens will enjoy not only the animals, but also the haunted tree, tiger swings, fun slides, the train and the playground.

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Published: Feb 9, 2010

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Bradenton Attractions

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: Walk with Nature

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: Walk with Nature
Share your love of nature with others as you stroll through the Selby Gardens by the Sarasota Bay. Take a watercolor class or view the 6,000 orchids at this lovely botanical garden.

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Published: Jan 14, 2010

Adventure Island: cool off for the summer

Adventure Island: cool off for the summer
This park is only open during the summer, so get in while you can. Wild water rides, lazy lagoons, Caribbean eats and good friends make Adventure Island a cool place to be.

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Published: Feb 23, 2010

David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts

David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
Formerly the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, this not-for-profit center promotes theatre, art, music, dance and culture for all ages.

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Published: Feb 8, 2010

Busch Gardens: African animals, serious rides

Busch Gardens: African animals, serious rides
Busch Garden is the place where thrill-seekers and animal lovers come together. With hundreds of rides, animals, shows and tours, Busch Gardens is a theme park for everyone.

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Published: Dec 12, 2009

Florida Aquarium: a wet and wild time

Florida Aquarium: a wet and wild time
Swim with the fishes at Tampa's Florida Aquarium. Splash around at the water park and chill with the peguins. Opened in 1995, this aquarium is home to 20,000 animals and plants.

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Published: Nov 1, 2009

Clearwater Marine Aquarium: a wet and wild adventure

Clearwater Marine Aquarium: a wet and wild adventure
This facility rescues, rehabilitates and releases marine life. You can stop in for a boat ride, an educational visit, a fun summer camp, or a painting session with Winter the dolphin. There's plenty to see and do at CMA.

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Published: Feb 15, 2010

Captain Memo's Pirate Cruise: Get on Board

Captain Memo's Pirate Cruise: Get on Board
Step aboard Captain Memo's Pirate Ship, but don't walk the plank! Children and adults will enjoy the pirate-themed festivities on these fun two hour cruises.

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Published: Jan 31, 2010

Bradenton Restaurants

Pelagia Trattoria serves decadent Italian from scratch

Pelagia Trattoria serves decadent Italian from scratch
Pelagia Trattoria makes each meal lovingly from scratch. With light fixtures made of blown glass and scrumptious Italian food, you'll enjoy the ambiance and the meals at Pelagia.

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Published: Dec 20, 2009