Alligators, specifically the American alligator, are the animal most people think of when the Myakka River is mentioned. But fish, turtles (primarily the peninsula cooter), river otters and even ...
Myakka River State Park, one of Florida's largest, attracts over 300,000 visitors annually with its diverse wildlife and amenities. The park was developed during the Great Depression as part of ...
Last month, Sarasota County acquired 25 acres of environmentally sensitive land on the Myakka River. The 25 acres are located near South River Road and South Tamiami Trail and are adjacent to the ...
The preserved land totals 497 acres and is comprised of two distinct conservation areas, both maintained in their natural state to protect native habitat, wildlife, and water quality within the Myakka ...
MYAKKA CITY, Fla., Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A new public information website, TheMyakkaInitiative.com, has been launched to serve as an ongoing informational portal providing residents, elected ...