Paradise Adventures Sarasota
  
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 Dawn Schmid 
 
 
 
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Jacob and Patrick were amazing! They were so informative and made our team-building event a huge success!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Stephanie Tretolo 
 
 
 
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Great experience for our group! The guides were knowledgeable, helpful, and fun!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Roman Anderson 
 
 
 
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Lots of fun! Our tour guide Jacob made it fun even though it started pouring down in the middle of the trip.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Jill Perryman 
 
 
 
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Patrick was an amazing guide.  Funny and interesting.   He always kept us aware of our surroundings for seeing any wildlife.  He also kept us safe. Well done Patrick!!!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Daniel Jesus 
 
 
 
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I fully recommend it was amazing see a lot of wildlife including manatees and sea turtles. Patrick is phenomenal very knowledgeable a the area and also patient to find great spots to see the wildlife
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Mimi Currah 
 
 
 
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Coming from the West Coast, I found this tour incredibly fascinating as we have no nature similar to the mangroves. Very happy I booked this experience, it was one of the highlights of my trip. I had Jacob Scott as my tour guide and he did a wonderful job. He was super knowledgeable and his authentic passion and love for the wildlife and nature shined through. I saw several animals up close; A playful manatee less than 5 feet from my kayak, Osprey, a few other birds, and all kinds of little insects and animals in the mangroves. I highly recommend this tour!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Orland Cruz 
 
 
 
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We had an amazing experience on the kayak tour with Paradise Adventures Florida! Everything was well organized from start to finish, and paddling through the mangrove tunnels was absolutely beautiful.

It was our first time kayaking through mangroves, and it exceeded all of our expectations. Our guide, Patrick, was outstanding—friendly, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. He shared interesting facts about the local wildlife and ecosystem throughout the tour, making the experience even more enjoyable. He also made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable the entire time.

If you’re visiting the Sarasota area, I highly recommend this tour. Thank you, Patrick, and the entire Paradise Adventures Florida team, for making our first mangrove kayaking experience so memorable. We would definitely do it again!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Nicole 
 
 
 
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Thank you Paradise Adventures, it was such a memorable experience and truly came to life because of our guide Jacob S. He was very informative about the wild life and local ecosystem. Plus for safety, how to navigate the kayaks and kind human! Highly recommend supporting this company and booking your trip with them if you are thinking of kayaking this is the spot!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Angie Lewis 
 
 
 
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Patrick was our tour guide this morning for the Mangroves kayak tour and I highly recommend him! Very knowledgeable historian of the Mangroves and area! He even recommended local places to eat when we asked that were fabulous! I recommend going in the morning due to the heat! Thank you Patrick! I would do this again especially with Patrick!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Jennifer Sweatt 
 
 
 
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Patrick was an amazing tour guide through the mangroves at Ted Sperling Park on Lido Key! He was incredibly knowledgeable about the local wildlife and the area’s history, making the entire experience both fun and educational. We learned so much and had a fantastic time. I highly recommend booking a tour with Patrick if you’re visiting the area!
  
 
  
 
 
 
   
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
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 SaraD8705 
 
 
 
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Absolutely recommend this!!
We had such an amazing time!! Patrick was a great tour guide and super knowledgeable about the mangroves and wildlife. We were lucky enough to see manatees!! (Suggest wearing a swim suit or water shoes if you want to get in the water.) Highly recommend this 2 hour tour - it was absolutely worth the money and was beautiful. Laid back environment and great for families!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Perfect Two Hours on the Water
We had a great two-hour kayaking trip around Lido Key with our guide, Jacob Scott. Jacob was friendly, patient, and made the whole experience really enjoyable. He shared lots of interesting trivia and fun facts about the Sarasota area and its history, which made the tour more than just paddling around the water. He also has a great sense of humor, which kept things light and fun the whole time. The pace was relaxed, the scenery was beautiful, and it was a perfect way to spend a couple of hours on the water. Definitely recommend this tour if you’re visiting the area.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Federico C 
 
 
 
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Great family fun!
We were lucky enough to go kayaking with Orlando, and it was an unforgettable experience. He gave us a full tour of the area, sharing his knowledge along the way, and then took us to a shallow sandbar where we spotted crabs and plenty of other incredible wildlife. It was such a unique and memorable adventure—I highly recommend it!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Julie B 
 
 
 
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Julie B. Kayaking fun
This was our first time coming to Sarasota and Siesta Keys so this was our first time kayaking through the mangroves. It did not disappoint!! Our tour guide Jeff was so nice and very knowledgeable on all the aquatic life and plants and waterways. Jeff made it very enjoyable and interesting and even took us to a sandbar that we were able to find some beautiful conch shells. I would highly recommend doing this tour with Paradise Adventures in Siesta keys will worth the time to do it!! We had a great time.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 robin c 
 
 
 
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A great time on the water.
Great communication when booked online. I called first and was told there was no 2 hour rentals at Siesta Key but there was online so I booked it there and then everything was great. Informative pre paddling talk and we were given maps. We had a great time out on the kayaks and paddleboard. Just enough time. Disappointed that we didn't see any dolphins or manatees but can't fault Paradise Adventures for that. We rented 4 single Kayaks and 1 tandem kayak and took 1 paddleboard because only my son had done it before but both my daughter and grandson tried it out and loved it. 2 hours was a perfect amount of time for us.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Kaitlin D 
 
 
 
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Great company with a fun tour guide
We loved the 2 hour guided tour. Very easy paddeling even on a day that was windy. Our tour guide Stephan was so knowledgeable about the area and shared some fun history and stories. HE made the trip very entertaining. Kayaking through the mangoves was a must on your trip to Sarasota. This company made it fun and easy to enjoy the water.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Colleen D 
 
 
 
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Kayaking the mangrove trails
Kayaking the mangrove trails was awesome. They set us up including a bottle of water. Easy in and a map for the trails. We will def be back.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Kayaking with Paradise
Our guide’s name was Dave. Dave was awsome! We learned so much about the wildlife, ecosystems, and history of the area. He is truly an asset to this company. Yee Haw, Dave! Great job! The Miller’s and Van Iten’s.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Madeleine S 
 
 
 
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not enough Mangrove Kayaking
Hard working very friendly staff. Steffan was a dedicated, kind guide with lots of knowledge and love for nature and the environment. What was disappointing is that I signed for Mangrove tour into the Mangrove tunnels. Most of the trip was listening to the guide telling us about the Ringling family, the development of Sarasota and the environment. We ended up going only twice into the mangrove tunnels which were beautiful but lasted approx 10 min each. It would have been better to go more often into the mangrove tunnels. History is important but not when it is taking place most of the 2 hours.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Ashley S 
 
 
 
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Definitely worth it
Scott was an excellent tour guide! Knew his stuff & was friendly with everyone. You could tell he enjoys his job. The tour itself was awesome & informative. The length was just right, long enough you got your moneys worth, but short enough you weren’t bored