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August from the Publisher

August from the Publisher

August from the Publisher

As I floated in a pool at a resort in Islamorada last month I couldn’t help but notice all of the people much older than myself scrolling on their phones and iPads...

The Bulbous Bow

August from the Publisher

August from the Publisher

If you’ve ever looked closely at the bow of a modern cargo ship or cruise liner, you may have noticed a rounded extension jutting forward from the hull...

Tim Gleason

August from the Publisher

100 Miles from shore

I tried to teach exactly one person and they were casting worse by the time I was finished teaching them than when they started. So that tells me that fly casting is somewhat difficult...

100 Miles from shore

Wildfly Fishing Charters

100 Miles from shore

The journey continues across numerous bridges and smaller islands such as Marathon, where the Dolphin Research Center and the Turtle Hospital provide engaging and education...

Wildfly Fishing Charters

Wildfly Fishing Charters

Wildfly Fishing Charters

Expect it to be in the 90's by lunchtime every day along with some dangerous heat indexes. But that's what the swimming pool was invented for and you chose to come here, so toughen up...

Key Deer

Wildfly Fishing Charters

Wildfly Fishing Charters

 This unique species has adapted to life on the islands of Big Pine Key where it has become an icon of both local culture and environmental conservation...

Key West Flats Fishing

Spiritfly Fishing Charters

This is by far the best time of the year to fish for Bonefish, they are literally everywhere.  As long as the conditions are good and I can see in the water it’s easy peasy...

Spiritfly Fishing Charters

Spiritfly Fishing Charters

I'm sweating as I type this in my air conditioned living room, and dreading (well not really but you know... drama and stuff reads better so for the sake of the article and your enjoyment)...

Smuggler's Choice

Awarded medals in 3 of the largest spirits competitions in the world in the Genuine Bourbon category, this Bourbon is definitely not your Grandpa’s Hooch...

I grew up in the Keys

I grew up in the Keys

Each bail had to be cut open for a sample which went into a smaller bag, then numbered for proof each bail was contraband...

Scales & Tales

I grew up in the Keys

Everglades City

These snakes are native to West and Central Africa but are now being found in just a few places in Florida. They are known for their gentle behavior, manageable size, and beautiful patterns...

Everglades City

I grew up in the Keys

Everglades City

 An authentic experience of Florida’s wild side from its roots as a pioneer settlement to its role as a gateway to the famed Everglades National Park...

It's in the Details

It's in the Details

It's in the Details

Did you ever notice that there are always a few boats that seem to consistently put fish in the boat , regardless of what the conditions are...

Kingsley Lake, Fl.

It's in the Details

It's in the Details

Nestled in Clay County, Florida, is a gem of natural and historical significance covering roughly 2,000 acres in a nearly perfect circle...

Dehydration

It's in the Details

Nautical Superstitions

In this case, when it comes to becoming dehydrated, drinking Pepsi all afternoon will get you in trouble just like drinking beer, except for the obvious increased risk of intoxication...

Nautical Superstitions

I Didn’t Come This Far ...

Nautical Superstitions

Sailors faced countless dangers at sea—storms, disease, piracy, and the vast unknown. Whether whispered among old-timers or inked into the skin of a modern mariner, these superstitions remain a vivid reminder of the sea’s enduring mystery...

I Didn’t Come This Far ...

I Didn’t Come This Far ...

I Didn’t Come This Far ...

It doesn’t require perfection, productivity, or performance. Just presence. By observing our thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations without judgment, we create space to respond instead of reacting...

Assateague Island

I Didn’t Come This Far ...

I Didn’t Come This Far ...

These majestic equines, often called the Assateague horses or ponies, have roamed the island for centuries, captivating visitors with their untamed beauty and resilience...

Game Meat

Alaska Halibut Fishing

Alaska Halibut Fishing

Enjoying the bounty of your hunt is one of the major reasons we go in the first place...

Alaska Halibut Fishing

Alaska Halibut Fishing

Alaska Halibut Fishing

These flatfish, known for their massive size and delicious white meat, have long held a prominent place in the state’s commercial and sport fishing industries...

Bob's World

Alaska Halibut Fishing

Bodies of water defined

SW Florida's Punta Rassa Ramp Returning after Ian Battering. County and City Officials are adding new Launch Sites...

Bodies of water defined

Healthy Sharks and Mangrove Recovery

Bodies of water defined

From oceans to rivers, lakes to lagoons, each type of water body has a unique classification based on size, depth, location, and connectivity to other water sources...

How about a day trip to Labelle?

Healthy Sharks and Mangrove Recovery

Healthy Sharks and Mangrove Recovery

It is only eight miles from the Cape Coral Bridge to the Edison Bridges. A trip up river past that point provides a glimpse into Florida’s past and an idea what tourists in the early 1900’s experienced...

Healthy Sharks and Mangrove Recovery

Healthy Sharks and Mangrove Recovery

Healthy Sharks and Mangrove Recovery

The phrase "a healthy shark means a healthy ocean" highlights the vital role sharks play in maintaining a balanced and thriving marine ecosystem throughout the world...

“Where boaters become friends and last forever.”

“Where boaters become friends and last forever.”

“Where boaters become friends and last forever.”

As the summer sun begins to heat up Southwest Florida, the Cape Coral Cruise Club brought its cruising season to a close with a delightful June voyage — a fitting finale before the club’s annual summer break...

SWFL Real Estate projections for August

“Where boaters become friends and last forever.”

“Where boaters become friends and last forever.”

Continuation of current trends, characterized by a cooling market, increased inventory, and modest price adjustments, rather than a crash...

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