Sarasota, Florida has a man-made hill “towering” 75 feet above the former celery fields below. A short, moderate hike to the top provides a panoramic view and some birding opportunities.
Myakka Alligators
In Florida, every body of water larger than a puddle has at least one alligator in it. This is especially true of Myakka Lake. It also has plenty of birds and wild pigs.
Christmas Rum
In Florida we took a sightseeing trips to the Siesta Key Rum. The tour was perfect for engineer and non-engineer alike. The tour and tasting were free; escaping without a couple bottles of rum was not possible.