Crocodiles and AlligatorsThe Sunshine State is home to both alligators and crocodiles, the only other place this has happened. There are about 1.3 million alligators in the two countries combined, which makes them much more common.

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Are there alligators in Siesta Key canal?

If you have a barrier between you and them, they won’t hurt you. Since moving to Siesta Key two years ago, the only time I’ve seen an alligator was when we paid to go see them in Myakka State Park, which is located inland. Your worries should be allayed now.

Are alligators in Sarasota Florida?

You can expect to see alligators in Little Sarasota Bay, as they can be found in every freshwater and saltwater body of water in Florida.

What part of Florida has no alligators?

Central Florida has a number of freshwater spring-fed rivers that are popular with tourists. Withlacoochee and Big Bend Saltwater Paddling Trail are just a few examples of places to visit.

How many alligators are in Sarasota?

According to FWC data, that number rose to 7,114 last year. Tampa, Sarasota, Orlando, Fort Myers, and Jacksonville are the areas with the most removals. Sarasota, which had 205 nuisance gators last year, edged Tampa, which had 181 in 2017.

Are there sharks in Sarasota Bay?

To get a break from red tide, sharks from Sarasota Bay are flocking to the waters of some Longboat Key neighborhoods. A senior biologist at the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Florida says there are hundreds of sharks in the canal.

Which coast of Florida has more alligators?

Each one is guaranteed to be inhabited by gators. Lake George near the St. Johns River in northwest Florida has more than 2,300, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife.