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Sun, Sails, and Skylines: The Ultimate Guide to Boating South Florida

Recreation and Sports / Chris S / February 22, 2026

Sunlight splashes off turquoise water as Miami’s skyline recedes behind you, and suddenly the world is just wind, wake, and possibility. Boating South Florida is a sensory cocktail—tropical heat, shimmering channels, and islands stacked with personality. Whether you’re a weekend skipper or a seasoned captain, smart planning and local knowledge turn an ordinary cruise into […]

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Wildlife, Wakes, and Waterfront Bars: A Boater’s Guide to South Florida

Travel & Leisure / Chris S / February 12, 2026

South Florida wakes early. From Biscayne Bay to the Intracoastal, mornings are the best time to catch the region’s wildlife, test boat systems, and plan your day’s route. Whether you’re skimming glassy water toward a sandbar or threading a narrow channel past mangroves, there’s a rhythm to boating here—equal parts caution, curiosity, and pure delight.

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Angler’s Paradise: The Best South Florida Fishing Trips and Charter Hotspots

General / Chris S / January 18, 2026

South Florida is a siren for anglers—mangrove-lined backwaters, glassy flats, and deep blue canyons less than an hour from shore. Hotspots and hideouts span Biscayne Bay and the Florida Keys to Palm Beach and the Everglades. Inshore, try Islamorada, Key Largo, and Boca Raton for tarpon, snook, and redfish. Nearshore wrecks and reefs off Fort

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Cruising the Sunshine: The Ultimate Guide to Boating South Florida

Reference / Chris S / January 11, 2026

South Florida is a shimmering playground where turquoise water, mangrove mazes and pastel sunsets invite boaters of every stripe. Whether you’re aiming for a fast day trip or a lazy multi-day cruise, this region rewards curiosity. Below you’ll find practical routes, safety pointers, the best places to tie up and tasty shoreside stops — plus

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Hidden Coves & Island Hops: Exploring South Florida by Boat

Recreation and Sports / Chris S / January 8, 2026

Blue horizons, palms, and the endless scent of salt—boating South Florida feels like stepping into a postcard. But beyond the postcard beaches lie a mosaic of mangrove-lined coves, hidden anchorages and tiny islands just begging to be discovered. Whether you crave quiet solitude, a fish fry at sunset, or a snorkel over living coral, a

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