“What are you fishing for?” the man asked me. “Redfish”, I responded. “Not with that you ain’t, not here”, he said with a smirk. I had caught redfish before on a rod and reel that was half the size of the rig currently in my hand and did not foresee any problems today. Not only that, but I also had a bucket of live finger mullet that I had just caught minutes earlier and I knew they were a favorite…
The stage was set. My 18-year old nephew, R.J. would sky dive. As a high school graduation gift, I promised that I would escort him to partake in this bold activity. He traveled from New York to Florida, where he would take flight. The morning arrived, and we were ready for our day trip to the facility in Lake Wales. Two friends, Dana and Kim went along for the ride also. It was Kim’s birthday, and her 2nd jump. It…
If you like to drive and being on the open road in a car, then you will love to challenge yourself to ride a motorcycle. At 39 years old, I wanted challenge myself with something new. Why not try to learn to ride a motorcycle and make a special trip on my 40th birthday. So, January 1999 came and the goal was to learn to ride and take a trip from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to Key West Florida on a…
Needing a “breakation” and wanting a quick getaway, awe decided to go to Captiva Island for the weekend. There were 6 people in our party: my wife and I and our 4-year-old daughter, my mother-in-law and my wife’s grandparents. The Tween Waters Inn was the perfect place for my family because we were able to get a small suite that easily handled our group, offering 2 double beds and a pull out couch. I had read about the legendary Tween…
Are you looking for something to do that is family friendly and does not cost you an arm and a leg. Then you might want to consider Flamingo Gardens in Davie Florida. I had a chance to spend an afternoon with my family and we have lots of fun, from the Wildlife Encounter Shows, Narrated Tram Tours, Botanical Gardens, Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary, Museum, and well stocked Gift Shop. WILDLIFE ENCOUNTER SHOWS We headed right away to the live presentations featuring…
We are all familiar with this concept of the bucket list, it’s a list of things to do before you bite the big one, an inevitable fate we all must come to grips with, but why be down about it, instead be like thousands of Americans each year and get out there and complete that list. All those long anticipated activities that you just never quite got around to, but always wanted to do. But what if you don’t exactly…
You know those vacation destinations that seem too good to be true? Well, Panama City Beach, Florida is one of those destinations. With over 27 miles of white sand beaches that stretch along the azure waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Panama City Beach offers two state parks, beautiful beach access points, great restaurants right on the water that serve up fresh seafood all day and night, and a host of attractions that entertain people of all ages. The waters…
Known as “The Dive Capital of the World,” Key Largo is one of those places that makes you pinch yourself because when you’re there, you’re sure you’re dreaming. Not only is the area ridiculously beautiful with pristine beaches, crystalline water and lush mangrove forests, there are also a plethora of activities. From diving to snorkeling, swimming, kayaking or deep sea fishing, you’ll never be bored in this tropical paradise. Catch a Big One! Experience a fishing adventure of a lifetime.…
The first record of a settlement on Singer Island dates back to 1906 with Inlet City. Inlet City was a spontaneous community of fishermen and squatters, most of whom came from nearby Riviera Beach and the Bahamas. Fishermen were attracted to the island as a place to dry the cotton nets that they used in those days, and for its proximity to the fertile Gulf Stream (the waters of the Gulf Stream are closer to land on Singer Island than…
