Heritage Bee Farm Journal

Myakka City is one of Southwest Florida's best-kept secrets — 30 minutes from Sarasota, an hour from Tampa, and under two hours from Orlando. This guide covers the best things to do in and around Myakka City, from Heritage Bee Farm's guided beekeeping tours and Myakka River State Park's wildlife and airboat experiences to agritourism, farm stands, and equestrian visits. Whether you are a local looking for something different or an Orlando visitor ready for a break from the theme parks, Myakka City is worth the drive.

Bee pollen is one of the most nutrient-dense whole foods bees produce — and the research behind it is more substantive than most people expect. Heritage Bee Farm sources bee pollen from trusted beekeepers committed to minimal processing and freshness: never irradiated, never blended with fillers, always available while genuinely fresh. This guide covers what bee pollen is, what the science says about its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune-supporting properties, how to use it daily, and what to look for when you buy it.

Beeswax is one of the most versatile natural materials in existence — and one of the most frequently adulterated. Heritage Bee Farm produces beeswax primarily from our own hive cappings across our Florida apiary network, supplemented when needed by wax from trusted beekeeping partners. It is never blended with paraffin, never bleached, and always sold with honest sourcing behind it. This guide covers what beeswax is, how bees produce it, how it compares to paraffin, what you can make with it — candles, lip balm, wood finish, leather care, and more — and what to look for when you buy.

Heritage Bee Farm offers guided beekeeping tours on our 25-acre working apiary in Myakka City, Florida — just outside Sarasota County near the Myakka River State Park. With approximately 3,000 colonies under management, this is a genuine commercial operation, not a staged demonstration. Tours include a live hive opening, a walkthrough of our queen rearing program, a honey harvest overview, and a raw honey tasting. Whether you are a family looking for a hands-on agricultural experience, an aspiring beekeeper, or simply someone who wants to see where Florida honey actually comes from, this guide covers everything you need to know...