By Dalia Colón Describing the new St. Pete Pier as a place to go fishing would be like describing your smartphone as a device for making phone calls. Yes, it is that. But it’s also so much more. The $92 million pier, which was completed in 2020, appeals to fishermen and foodies, fitness buffs and…
Read MoreBy Lauren Tjaden Imagine a paddling journey through an enchanted land of shimmering blue-green water where dolphins, rays and manatees are mysteriously illuminated under Florida’s vast, starry sky. While bioluminescence feels like a bit of magic, it’s not. But it is Mother Nature at her spectacular…
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By Dalia Colón When you think about spending time on the water in Florida, you probably imagine fishing or watersports. We don’t mean to rock the boat, but those aren’t the only options. From yacht tours to water taxis to pedal boats, here are some outside-the-box ideas to relax, refresh and…
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Sailors and boaters have their pick of great Florida boating destinations on the Atlantic, the Gulf and in the Florida Keys. By Terry Tomalin This is no idle boast: Florida is the boating capital of the world. There are more registered boats here than any other U.S. state. Plus, at least 100,000…
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You don’t have to be a boater to dream like one. Check out this round-up of the biggest and best Florida boat shows. By Lauren Tjaden January | February | March | April | June | September | October | November | December With more registered boats than any other state, endless places to boat and…
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By Terry Tomalin Ahh, to be a boater in Florida. In other areas of the country, water lovers must stow their skiffs and catamarans at the sign of the first frost. But here, folks go fishing, water skiing and cruising along both coasts all winter long. With about 2,000 miles of coastline, more…
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Florida is blessed with hundreds of miles of inland waterway that give boaters a protected route up and down the entire east coast and much of the west coast. Here's your guide to navigating Florida's inlets, big and small. By Doug Sease Most of the time, there’s nothing the least bit worrisome…
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By Terry Gibson Boynton Inlet, renowned for its scenic beauty and abundant marine life, beckons fishing enthusiasts and divers alike with its bountiful opportunities to reel in prized catches or explore the vibrant underwater world. Though the Boynton Inlet is one of the state's hairiest to…
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By Kris Hundley For a sailor, the best part of Key West is near shore in Hawk Channel, protected by the reefs that stretch parallel to the island chain nearly all the way to Miami. The water runs spectacular shades of green blue, 20 feet deep and transparent to the bottom…
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Experience off-shore powerboat racing in Florida in the Performance Boat Capital of the World By Terry Tomalin Miami - Flying across the water at 100 mph, the white stucco buildings on South Beach looked like a picket fence. “Just don't make any sudden movements with the wheel,” warned my…
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