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Competitive Sailing in Florida
Florida consistently produces Olympic medal winners and, each year, racers from dozens of different countries come to train and compete in one of a variety of world-class regattas.
Tags: boating, sports, sailing, events, Key_West, Miami, Fort_Lauderdale,
Florida Boat Show Preview
With more registered boats than any other state, endless places to boat and year-round good weather, Florida is the pleasure boating capital of the world.
Tags: boating, events, Fort_Lauderdale, Miami, Sarasota,
Freshwater Fishing in Florida
Bass and panfish have brought generations of anglers to Florida, and with sound conservation, will do so for many years to come.
Tags: fishing, sports, Okeechobee, water_sports,
Must-Catch Florida Fish
Tags: fishing, Fort_Myers, Sanibel_Island, Tampa, Clearwater, St_Petersburg, Florida_Keys, Port_Charlotte, Punta_Gorda, Boca_Grande, Homosassa, Key_West, Miami, Palm_Beach, Naples, Marco_Island, Everglades_National_Park, Jupiter, Orlando, Kissimmee, Okeechobee, Winter_Haven,
St. Johns River Houseboat Adventure
Today, the St. Johns River retains its Old Florida charm, but adventurers can explore this age-old river in style – and with all the comforts of home – in a fully equipped houseboat.
Tags: boating, Orlando, DeLand, Jacksonville, Daytona_Beach,
Coastal Cruising
Sitting on the deserted beach on a spring morning as the sun filters through the pines, it’s not hard to picture yourself in another era, a time when conquistadors and Native Americans ruled this stretch of coast.
Tags: St_Petersburg, Clearwater, Sarasota, parks, beaches, Anna_Maria_Island, Cortez, Charlotte_Harbor, Captiva_Island, Egmont_Key, Venice,
Fishing Fort De Soto
Because the pier has open-water access, anglers may catch everything from sheepshead to sharks. This is also the best place to see a dolphin.
Tags: fishing,
The Seven T's
Fishermen should approach every outing with an open mind. An angler may have caught fish all around the world, but there is still no substitute for local knowledge.
Tags: fishing, Everglades_National_Park,
The Tournament Trail
Winners can walk away with cash prizes of $10,000 or more, all for a fish that is caught, weighed and released.
Tags: fishing, sports,
The Traveling Angler
Spring and fall are the most popular seasons for Florida fishing. The weather, while good all year round compared to rest of the country, is most consistent during March, April, September and October.
Tags: fishing,
Scallop Season
Bay scallops, a tiny cousin of the common sea scallops you see seared on restaurant menus, are not for sale so the only way to enjoy this bounty from the sea is to strap on a mask and fins and swim.
Tags: fishing, Steinhatchee,
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Terry's picks
Shrimping, Crabbing and Other Florida Fishing
During lobster season,you go armed with a tickle stick and net. When you spot a ... More
Boatless Fishing
A day of pier fishing can be a family outing. If the kids get bored ... More
The Seven T's
Fishermen should approach every outing with an open mind. An angler may have caught fish ... More
Wade Fishing
Wade Fishing ... Watch
A Day on Lake Toho
A Day on Lake Toho ... Watch
Destin boating and fishing
Test your angling ability in Destin, home of Destin Fishing Charters. ... View
Florida Boat Tours and Cruises
Cruise to the barrier islands, accessible only by boat, to watch dolphins in the wild ... More
 
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