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In 2015, Visit Florida featured a series of articles about our Florida Scenic Highways. A different photographer took photos of each byway as part of this project, giving us a wonderful window on each byway. Palma Sola Scenic Highway was photographed by Bill Serne. All images are copyrighted by Bill Serne and Visit Florida, and cannot be used for any other purpose than this gallery.

Bradenton Florida. 2/20/2016. The Palma Sola Bay Boat ramp from the air. Photos of the Palma Sola Scenic Highway and areas along it. Photo by Bill Serne
Palma Sola Bay Boat Ramp

Palma Sola Bay Boat Ramp

Photo by: Bill Serne

Bradenton Florida. 2/20/2016. Overall photo looking east near the east end of the Palma Sola Scenic Highway. Photos of the Palma Sola Scenic Highway and areas along it. Photo by Bill Serne
Palma Sola Scenic Highway

Palma Sola Scenic Highway

Photo by: Bill Serne

Bradenton Florida. 2/22/2016. The dock area at the Palma Sola Causeway Park. On the ground photos of the Palma Sola Scenic Highway and areas along it. Photo by Bill Serne
Palma Sola Causeway Park

Palma Sola Causeway Park

Photo by: Bill Serne

Bradenton Florida. 2/22/2016. A couple enjoys the sun, sand and water on the south side of the Palma Sola Scenic Highway near the west end of the causeway. On the ground photos of the Palma Sola Scenic Highway and areas along it. Photo by Bill Serne
Enjoying the Sun, Sand, and Water

Enjoying the Sun, Sand, and Water

Photo by: Bill Serne

Bradenton Florida. 2/22/2016. Rental kayaks ready to head out to the Robinson Preserve at the Surfer Bus kayak concession at the west end of the Palma Sola Scenic Highway. On the ground photos of the Palma Sola Scenic Highway and areas along it. Photo by Bill Serne
Rental Kayaks Ready to Head Out

Rental Kayaks Ready to Head Out

Photo by: Bill Serne

Bradenton Florida. 2/22/2016. Entering a waterway near the Robinson Preserve Trail that leads to the Perico Bayou. On the ground photos of the Palma Sola Scenic Highway and areas along it. Photo by Bill Serne
Entering the Waterway Near the Robinson Preserve Trail

Entering the Waterway Near the Robinson Preserve Trail

Photo by: Bill Serne

Bradenton Florida. 2/22/2016. Shawn Duytschaver has rented kayaks and paddle boards from his Surfer Bus since 1989. He is parked at the west end of the Palma Sola Scenic Highway near the Robinson Preserve. On the ground photos of the Palma Sola Scenic Highway and areas along it. Photo by Bill Serne
Surfer Bus

Surfer Bus

Photo by: Bill Serne

Bradenton Florida. 2/22/2016. The Perico Bayou Walkway Bridge. On the ground photos of the Palma Sola Scenic Highway and areas along it. Photo by Bill Serne
The Perico Bayou Walkway Bridge

The Perico Bayou Walkway Bridge

Photo by: Bill Serne

Bradenton Florida. 2/22/2016. Shawn Duytschaver has rented kayaks and paddle boards from his Surfer Bus since 1989. Here he helps a customer out after a trip into and around the Robinson Preserve. On the ground photos of the Palma Sola Scenic Highway and areas along it. Photo by Bill Serne
Renting Kayaks and Paddle Boards

Renting Kayaks and Paddle Boards

Photo by: Bill Serne

Bradenton Florida. 2/22/2016. At the Palma Sola Causeway Park, Bob and Tammy Bennington enjoy a sunny afternoon in and around one of the shelters. Their two dogs are behind the colorful blanket. They are from Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. On the ground photos of the Palma Sola Scenic Highway and areas along it. Photo by Bill Serne
Palma Sola Scenic Highway

Palma Sola Scenic Highway

Photo by: Bill Serne

Bradenton Florida. 2/22/2016. Jim and Hollis Resnik from Troy, New York enjoy the sand and water at the west end of the Palma Sola Scenic Highway. With them is Brandy. On the ground photos of the Palma Sola Scenic Highway and areas along it. Photo by Bill Serne
Enjoying the Sand and Water

Enjoying the Sand and Water

Photo by: Bill Serne

Bradenton Florida. 2/22/2016. Jim Resnik who along with his wife Hollis were enjoying the Palma Sola Scenic Highway beaches. Here he throws a disc for Brandy to fetch. They are from Troy, New York. On the ground photos of the Palma Sola Scenic Highway and areas along it. Photo by Bill Serne
Palma Sola Scenic Highway

Palma Sola Scenic Highway

Photo by: Bill Serne

Bradenton Florida. 2/20/2016. Looking down at the causeway and the Palma Sola Causeway Park. Photos of the Palma Sola Scenic Highway and areas along it. Photo by Bill Serne
Palma Sola Causeway Park

Palma Sola Causeway Park

Photo by: Bill Serne

Bradenton Florida. 2/20/2016. A motorhome and family parked alongside the Palma Sola Scenic Highway at the east end. Photos of the Palma Sola Scenic Highway and areas along it. Photo by Bill Serne
A motorhome and family parked alongside the Scenic Highway

A motorhome and family parked alongside the Scenic Highway

Photo by: Bill Serne

Bradenton Florida. 2/20/2016. A group of sunbathers enjoy the beach alongside the Palma Sola Scenic Highway at the east end. Photos of the Palma Sola Scenic Highway and areas along it. Photo by Bill Serne
Sunbathers

Sunbathers

Photo by: Bill Serne

Bradenton Florida. 2/20/2016. On the opposite side of the Palma Sola Causeway Park, sunbathers enjoy the beach. Photos of the Palma Sola Scenic Highway and areas along it. Photo by Bill Serne
Palma Sola Scenic Highway

Palma Sola Scenic Highway

Photo by: Bill Serne

Bradenton Florida. 2/20/2016. A trawler heads up the channel from Tampa Bay that leads under the Palma Sola Scenic Highway. Photos of the Palma Sola Scenic Highway and areas along it. Photo by Bill Serne
Palma Sola Scenic Highway

Palma Sola Scenic Highway

Photo by: Bill Serne

Bradenton Florida. 2/20/2016. Looking northeast with the Palma Sola Scenic Highway in the foreground, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge is in the background. Photos of the Palma Sola Scenic Highway and areas along it. Photo by Bill Serne
Sunshine Skyway Bridge in the Background

Sunshine Skyway Bridge in the Background

Photo by: Bill Serne

Bradenton Florida. 2/20/2016. A different view of sunbathers enjoying the beach on the opposite side of the Palma Sola Causeway Park. Photos of the Palma Sola Scenic Highway and areas along it. Photo by Bill Serne
Palma Sola Scenic Highway

Palma Sola Scenic Highway

Photo by: Bill Serne

Bradenton Florida. 2/20/2016. Family members walk along the beach at the east end of the Palma Sola Scenic Highway. Photos of the Palma Sola Scenic Highway and areas along it. Photo by Bill Serne
Palma Sola Scenic Highway

Palma Sola Scenic Highway

Photo by: Bill Serne

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