by Chris Juall | Oct 30, 2020 | Boating Information, Travel
Wekiva Island is a surprisingly unique and fantastic place in the Orlando area. Here’s what makes it so special. LANDLOCKED BEACH VIBE As I drove through a suburb of Orlando called Longwood I felt more like I was in Georgia than Florida. Upon entering the gate...
by Chris Juall | Oct 29, 2020 | Boating Information, Travel
Kayaking Rock Springs Run is one of the most enjoyable things to do in Florida. Very few places bring you closer to our state’s natural beauty like a tranquil, freshwater spring. ROCK SPRINGS RUN Rock Springs Run is located in the town of Apopka, just minutes...
by Chris Juall | Oct 6, 2020 | Boating Information, Travel
Recently, I had the rare opportunity to visit an empty Kelly Park at Rock Springs. The reason for its emptiness was because the park was closed to swimmers due to COVID. Initially, I was going to turn around however, the more I thought about it, the more I realized...
by Chris Juall | Sep 28, 2020 | Boating Information, Travel
Recently, I had the pleasure of boating on the Butler chain of lakes in the Orlando area. It’s a beautiful area that consists of 13 lakes and a shoreline that is lined with natural preserves and magnificent homes. Read on to learn more. LOCATION The Butler...
by Chris Juall | Sep 22, 2020 | Boating Information, Travel
Florida has many residential islands but only a few are accessible by boat. Below are the best ones that make this distinguished list. NORTH CAPTIVA ISLAND Located just north of Captiva and Sanibel on the Gulf Coast, North Captiva Island is a spectacular place with...
by Chris Juall | Sep 15, 2020 | Beaches, Travel
Beach towns are a dime a dozen in the state of Florida. However, there are a few that stand out for being especially quaint. These are the ten most quaint beach towns in Florida. ANNA MARIA ISLAND Located at the southern entrance to Tampa Bay, Anna Maria Island...
by Chris Juall | Sep 5, 2020 | Boating Information, Travel
The Jewfish Key sandbar is one of my favorite places to visit by boat in the Sarasota area. Crystal clear water, tropical scenery and a fun crowd is what makes this place special. THE JOURNEY The boat ride from Little Sarasota Bay to the Jewfish Key sandbar is...
by Chris Juall | Aug 16, 2020 | Fishing, Resources, Travel
Hand feeding huge fish is a fun thing to do and Florida has some of the best marinas to do it. If you’re interested in doing this yourself, below are the best ones to visit. ROBBIE’S (Islamorada) No doubt, Robbie’s is the most famous marina for feeding...