Book Our Truck Bring a legendary chill to the Sarasota streets with the Rita’s Italian Ice food trailer. Serving up their …
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Smooth Sailing: Empowering Sarasota’s Youth
Operating out of the scenic City Island in Sarasota, the Sarasota Youth Sailing (SYS) is more than just a sports club—it is …
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Resurrecting the Ride: How Jake Jones Transforms Sun-Soaked Surfboards into Fine Art
In the coastal city of Naples, Florida, the intersection of surf culture and fine art finds its most vibrant expression in the …
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Florida Outdoors Teams Up with the Rita’s Italian Ice Location on Sarasota’s Clark Road to Bring Exciting Youth Outdoor Experiences to Sarasota …
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As of June 2026, the Atlantic hurricane season is officially underway. For those of us in Southwest Florida, these months are a …
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The Power of Connection: How Mentorship Shapes the Future of Our Youth
by Ashley OSheaby Ashley OSheaIn the landscape of a young person’s development, few influences are as transformative as the presence of a supportive, consistent adult mentor. …
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Southwest Florida is one of the finest wildlife photography destinations in the United States. This is not regional boosterism — it is …
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On The Land
Birding Hotspots in Southwest Florida by County: Sarasota, Lee, and Collier
by Hanah Asterby Hanah AsterSouthwest Florida is, by any measure, one of the premier birdwatching destinations in North America. The combination of year-round subtropical climate, extraordinary …
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Big Cypress Backcountry for Beginners: Your First Steps Into Florida’s Wildest Landscape
by Hanah Asterby Hanah AsterCategory: On The Land | Tags: Big Cypress, backcountry, hiking, Everglades, Collier County, camping, wilderness Big Cypress National Preserve covers 729,000 acres …
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If Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is Collier County’s polished jewel — the famous destination with a visitor center, admission fee, and thousands of …
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Drive west on US-41 through Collier County on a summer evening and you’ll pass a road sign that reads “Fakahatchee Strand Preserve …
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Category: On The Land | Tags: Corkscrew Swamp, birding, hiking, Naples, Collier County, wildlife, wood storks There is a moment about halfway …
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Most people who move to Naples or Marco Island arrive for the beach and the boating. What surprises them — sometimes years …
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June is arguably the most dynamic month on the calendar for Southwest Florida anglers. As we transition into the heart of our …