Florida's Intracoastal Waterway offers sailing, cultural diversions, historic experiences at its ports of call. Florida's Intracoastal Waterway system runs along the Sunshine State, providing boaters with extraordinary ports of call. Slip into any of these magical watercourses and you'll be…
Read MoreFrom Pensacola to Jacksonville, here's a list of some of the best fishing piers in Florida. By Terry Tomalin As the sun rises over Tampa Bay, dozens of anglers line the railing of the old Sunshine Skyway Bridge. It’s Monday morning and the mackerel are running along one of the most popular…
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By Lauren Tjaden Legendary for their power and size, marlin, sailfish and other Florida billfish are elusive, grand creatures, the ultimate prize in high-octane offshore sport fishing. Epic adventure calls to those who dare to venture to the plunging, prolific waters off Florida’s coastlines in…
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Get a hook into this offshore denizen, found off Florida's coasts. By Peter Miller Known for their incredible jumps and the color changes they undergo when excited, sailfish are highly prized gamefish. They're easily recognizable by their long dorsal fin, known as a sail, and their elongated…
Read MoreBy Terry Gibson One of the seasons I most look forward to in Florida is sailfish season. Thanks to our catch-and-release ethic, as well as other conservation initiatives, the sailfish population's numbers seem to be higher than at any time in recorded history. Every year, records are broken for…
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'Tween Waters Inn on Captiva Island is the perfect jumping-off point for kayak fishing and other water adventures. By Ann Marie O'Phelan Over there! My son excitedly pointed to where the dolphin's fin had surfaced. Only his eyes panned back and forth as he sat motionless in his yellow kayak…
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By Terry Tomalin Spending a few days in the wilderness of Florida Bay is a great way to decompress and blow off some steam. Out here among the Ten Thousand Islands, there are no traffic jams, crowds or cell phones to get the blood boiling. Ten Thousand Islands Just drop anchor off a sandy beach…
Read MoreHere's what to do in and around the towns encircling Lake Okeechobee. Sometimes referred to as Florida's inland sea, Lake Okeechobee is central to a region of Florida historically known for its agriculture, but in recent times also equated with superior fishing, boating and trails. The…
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Explore the towns surrounding Lake Okeechobee in a driving tour of the Big Water Heritage Trail. Located in the heart of south-central Florida is an area that remains unchanged by time. Lake Okeechobee stems from the Seminole word meaning "Big Water" and is the second-largest freshwater lake in…
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Florida fishing has a new face. More women than ever are enjoying reeling in that record-winning catch. Read on to discover one woman's fishing adventures—and where you can enjoy them. There's no question in my mind why men choose to rise before dawn on a Sunday, pack a bulky rectangular box with…
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