Wet and Wild

Six Saltwater Sports You Have to Try

Here's everything you need to know to book a rousing day on the water.

09/05/2023 By Hannah Wallace

Sports

New World Championship Events Coming to Nathan Benderson Park

They include a canoe marathon and the stand-up paddling world championships.

04/11/2022 By Staff

Outdoor Adventures

Let's Go Paddle Boarding Through Lido Key's Mangroves

Beat the heat and enjoy beautiful scenery while paddle boarding Lido Key's mangrove tunnels.

07/07/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Retail

Surf, Skate Shop Opens New Location

Sarasota's Compound Boardshop, which sells gear for surfing, skateboarding, standup paddleboarding and more, recently opened a new location.

03/05/2018 By Staff

SUP?

Everything You Need to Know About Stand-Up Paddleboarding

Explore Sarasota’s beautiful backwaters while torching calories.

06/30/2017 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Up a Creek

Day Trip: Paddling in Citrus County

In Citrus County, you'll find Old Florida charm, breathtaking wilderness and many manatees.

04/15/2016 With Robin Draper

Put Your Oar In

Five Local Aquatic Adventures for Kayakers, Canoers and Paddleboarders

From lazy canoe rides to after-dark paddleboard excursions, there's something for everyone.

04/04/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Article

Sarasota SUP Race Championships Kick Off June 20

The third-annual Sarasota SUP Race Championships will be held June 20 on Siesta Key Beach.

06/01/2015 By Kay Kipling

Article

Second Annual SUP Sarasota Race Series Kicks Off Saturday

The second annual SUP Sarasota Race Series kicks off June 21 on Siesta Key Beach, promising family-friendly fun for all.

06/20/2014 By Katy Bryan-Beachler

Article

Brian Hovnanian Brings His Paddleboard Manufacturing Biz to Sarasota

Brian Hovnanian brings his paddleboard manufacturing Biz, Hovie SUP, to Sarasota.

06/03/2013 By Kay Kipling