Public Access Properties

2525 Ringling Blvd.

Connectivity, Habitat/Wildlife, Open to the Public

A small community park located in Sarasota.

Bay Preserve at Osprey

Connectivity, Habitat/Wildlife, Open to the Public, Water

Big Waters’ headquarters, this beautiful park is open to the community as a place of gathering.

Blackburn Point Park Addition

Agriculture, Habitat/Wildlife, Open to the Public, Water

Protecting this land provides community access to local waters.

Bobby Jones Golf & Nature Park

Habitat/Wildlife, Open to the Public, Water

Located within the City of Sarasota, this land is critical to protecting water quality and provides opportunities for community enjoyment.

Casey Key Conservation Area

A favorite spot for sea turtles, protecting this land preserves critical nesting grounds.

Celery Fields Conservation Area

Adjacent to the Celery Fields, conserving this land preserves community character and supports both water quality and local wildlife.

Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park Addition

Open to the Public

Though located within the boundaries of a state park, this land could have been developed at any time.

Coral Creek Peninsula

Protecting this land provides substantial benefits to wildlife throughout the surrounding creeks and bays.

CREW Conservation Area

This land provides critical Florida Panther habitat and is located within a high-priority wildlife corridor.

Crooked River Ranch

Open to the Public

Protecting Crooked River Ranch provides opportunities for coastal resiliency, water quality protection, and native habitat restoration.