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It was about this spot where a manatee popped its head up, right in front of my kayak and then proceeded to swim directly beneath my kayak in crystal clear shallow water. 

I opted to just totally engage myself in the experience instead of trying to photograph it.

We rented our kayaks from a place called Kayak Jack's. They were great! You pick a drop-off location and specify a time and your kayaks will be awaiting you, ready for launch! 

http://www.kayak-jacks.com

“You choose the location, We bring the Fun!”

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Kompose Boutique Hotel

Kompose Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
965 University Pkwy Sarasota FL
The price is £110 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
£110
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,123 reviews)
Much better than I expected. I read the reviews and saw the pictures and I was expecting it to be pretty much average as a hotel can be. It was very unique with its own vibe. My only complaint would be the water closet design. Toilet and shower are separated by a wall, but share a single sliding ...

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Kompose Boutique Hotel
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds

4 out of 5
6000 Gulf Blvd St. Pete Beach FL
The price is £264 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
£264
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in St. Pete Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,683 reviews)
Staff is friendly, very family oriented, my children enjoyed it, currently the property is being renovated, but it wasn’t in our way or hindered our stay at the time. Love the access to the beach, drinks were good but a bit on the higher price,We did bring a cooler, ice was available and no issues ...

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota

Golden Host Resort - Sarasota

3 out of 5
4675 N Tamiami Trl Sarasota FL
The price is £74 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
£74
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,349 reviews)
The room smelled terrible, the shower worked but was not in good condition and the floorboards by the shower were coming up which is due to water coming out of the shower. Cheaply done and the whole place feels like cheap housing. The Tiki Bar sounded like fun but I wasn’t comfortable as a single ...

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Tropical Beach Resorts

Tropical Beach Resorts

3.5 out of 5
6717 Sara Sea Circle Siesta Key FL
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Siesta Key. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (5,360 reviews)
Small room for family of four but very clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room had nice kitchen amenities but the bathroom really needed hooks to hang clothing and wet towels.

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Tropical Beach Resorts
Beach House Suites by the Don CeSar

Beach House Suites by the Don CeSar

3 out of 5
3860 Gulf Boulevard St. Pete Beach FL
Stay at this beach aparthotel in St. Pete Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,061 reviews)
You really don’t need to spend the extra money for ocean view because I think every room can see the ocean the place was admit amazing and we definitely will be back!

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Beach House Suites by the Don CeSar
Pelican Post at Anna Maria Island Inn

Pelican Post at Anna Maria Island Inn

3.5 out of 5
202 1st St N Bradenton Beach FL
Stay at this apartment in Bradenton Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (376 reviews)
This is a great location to Bridge Street and the pier. the beach was just a short 3 minute walk across the street. Definitely visit the daiquiri bar rooftop and you must do a dolphin tour with the crew on the pier! Pool and hot tub were so serene and relaxing, very very clean. Our room was cleaned ...

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Pelican Post at Anna Maria Island Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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