So we love Tampa Bay fishing and pretty much everything that is related to boating and water-sports. But when we’re not out on a boat, we love other outdoor recreational sports too…like riding an ATV. I mean, if you want some hoot-and-hollering fun, look no further than thrill-packed ATV ride. And winning a free ATV [...]
June and July fishing for big fish in Tampa Bay can be dominated by only one fish that makes its presence in spring and hangs around through early fall…TARPON!!! The “silver king” showed up in the Anna Maria Island/Longboat Key area very early this year. Usually, the tarpon season in the Tampa Bay or Boca Grande [...]
What are you doing this 4th of July weekend? Cannons Marina suggests planning a “BOAT-A-BRATION” to watch Longboat Key’s “Boom-Boom on the Bay” fireworks show! Cannons Marina co-sponsors the fireworks event on July 2nd that will be displayed over North Sarasota Bay just after dark. For those in the boating community, this presents an excellent [...]
When is comes to boat safety some conversations are sticky and this one is, but it just had to be said: Boating under the influence is not safe and it is just illegal. As you head out for another exciting day on the water check out this important alert from the US Coast Guard’s Operation [...]
My family recently rented a condo out on Lido Beach. Gulf-front view = gorgeous, right? You gotta love lounging on the beach, floating in the Gulf, collecting shells and making sand castles. What more can you ask for when “beaching it” in Florida? Well, I thought we had it all until we rented a boat [...]
Trying to find the perfect bait is difficult – there are so many artificial lures out there, but I find that the most productive lures are jigs. If you wanna catch fish – a lot of fish – the jig is your best friend. Jigs have three different types of tails – the shad tail [...]
Last week, we learned that the “royal couple” is finally on their honeymoon. Yes, Wills and Kate have jetted off to the exclusive Seychelles Islands where they’re enjoying sparkling turquoise waters and white sandy beaches. Oh, the life of a princess! With a two-year-old daughter, I actually spend a lot of time thinking about princesses [...]
He was a good dog. No, he was an awesome best friend and he was loyal to the end. We humans have a lot to learn from our animals. Our dog Sirius passed quietly this week in his home and in the comfort of his bed surround by his closest family members. We thought we [...]
Have your eye on the boat of your dreams? Make it yours! Don’t let the insane amount of information out there about boats for sale leave you in a state of confusion. When buying a boat, I’ll tell you how to cut through all the clutter, get all of the relevant information you need and buy [...]
The Easter Bunny has just hopped out of town, but it’s already time to start thinking about the next holiday that is less than two weeks away – Mother’s Day. Yes, on May 8th it is time to honor the woman who brought you into this world. Being a Mom myself, I can say it [...]
