On the Water

The 23rd annual Gene Doyle Fishing Tournament is scheduled for Oct. 1 to Oct. 20, with fishing open to angler’s choice.

On the heels of Discovery’s Shark Week, a study led by Florida International University is gaining notoriety.

As of this writing, Rising Tide Explorers is currently ranked in first place for “Best Kayaking Tour” and we need your help to keep them there.

The Greater Naples YMCA will host a lifeguard certification course June 19-21 for ages 16 and up.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reminds you that it’s waterbird nesting season.

Mangroves may be a key component to mitigating climate change and sea level rise, according to an ongoing study at J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island.

As the weather warms, Florida’s wildlife is active and on the move. Residents and visitors are reminded to keep a safe distance on land and in the water. 

Since 2006, the 10,000 Island Dolphin Survey program has been tracking the coastal bottlenose dolphins that inhabit the waterways around Marco Island and Rookery Bay Reserve.

Naples residents and visitors are invited to ring in the new year along the Naples city beach.

If you are dreaming of a new boat, kayak or fishing excursion, save the date for the Cape Coral Outdoor Expo and Boat Show at Sun Splash Family Waterpark.