Paddling Pursuits
By Terry Tomalin
Russell Farrow remembers the day he would pull his kayak up on the beach and people would stop and stare. “What is that thing?” they’d ask. “A sea kayak,” Farrow replied. “A what?” they’d say. A lot has changed in the time that Farrow first began paddling the sheltered...
Winter Wildlife
By Lisa Codianne Fowler
Winter months bring a seasonal sensation to Sarasota and Her Islands-- a wildlife wonderland when sightings are plentiful and bird watching is at its best. Our trees reveal deer, bobcats and fox; alligators bask on the banks and migratory birds join year-round residents. Wading birds feast...
Walking Trees
By Ryan Nance
My kayak slid noiselessly toward a tall tangle of black and red mangrove just off Lido Key. A throaty call rose from a flock of gold-jawed cormorants hidden among the dense branches. From a low limb a few yards away, a dark-winged cormorant plunged into the clear water. High up in the branches...
Take It Outside!
By Terry Tomalin
Drifting slowly down South Creek, the small stream that bisects Oscar Scherer State Park, it is hard to imagine that busy Tamiami Trail lies just a few miles away. The creek, a mixture of freshwater runoff and tidal flow from the Gulf of Mexico, gently winds beneath the oak canopy, providing a...
Inside Myakka
By Terry Tomalin
In Myakka River State Park, a red-shouldered hawk shattered the morning stillness as the sun rose over the dry prairie. Out here in the middle of nowhere, far from the hustle and bustle of the modern world, a raptor's cry is the loudest noise you will hear. This is just one of the many reasons...
Beach Picnics
By Kate Pursell
Want to elevate your beach picnic from a hot dog-and-chips affair? Read on to stage your dream repast, starting with where to find those little extras that transform an outdoor meal into something out of the ordinary.
Beach on a Budget
The beach has always provided free fun, but read up on these new ways to create a memorable experience on a budget.
Girls Rule!
By Kara Chalmers
Women leaders past and present helped shape the Sarasota you know and love
