(WSVN) - A South Florida man got an unexpected upgrade after a crook left him stranded. He was cleaning mangroves when someone stole his kayak. Now, his passion is paying off, as the community came to ...

Some of my favorite fishing adventures were fishing for speckled sea trout, jacks, pompano and redfish from kayaks in the backwaters of southwest Florida from St. Petersburg, Fla., to Sanibel Island.

Fly fishers choose from a unique variety of watercraft for their angling adventures. Rafts and drift boats provide platforms that require a team approach. The choices for the individual angler who ...

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A kayak trip through Biscayne National Park allows you to feast your eyes on Florida’s mangroves. Mangroves are essential to the state — a native plant worth protecting so that it can protect others.

Snorkel or scuba dive to explore flourishing coral reefs and historic shipwrecks. Kayak or canoe through peaceful mangrove creeks for a close-up at Florida's coastal ecosystem. Take a guided boat tour ...

Just off Captiva Island's eastern shore, Buck Key Preserve waits behind a wall of mangroves. The 350-acre sanctuary is wonderfully isolated, making you feel as if you've slipped into a pocket of Old ...

Mangrove snapper, also known as gray snapper or mangos, are plentiful in Florida during the summer months. The fall mullet run is starting in the Halifax/Indian River area, signaling a good time for ...

Dive or snorkel colourful coral reefs, kayak in subtropical mangroves and pedal along winding trails in this southern oasis full of outstanding outdoor pursuits. A multitude of outdoor adventures ...

This story is part of our weekly Hidden Gems feature series as the USA TODAY Network – Florida takes readers around the state to highlight some of our most interesting attractions. Round Island ...

Your guide to Biscayne National Park in Florida, including what to do, when to visit, and where to stay and eat. Snorkel or scuba dive to explore flourishing coral reefs and historic shipwrecks. Kayak ...