Never heard of this place. Met some friends who have been here several times…read more Definitely a hidden gem. See the photos for its history, etc, but there are cute cabins to rent , an outpost ( food, drinks, souvenirs and bait sold; I had a root beer float); nightly entertainment, and plenty of chairs for relaxing. Saw a few carloads of ? College aged kids parking and getting ready for some early evening fishing. Just a fun and relaxing place to visit.

What a hidden gem! Absolutely loved this place. Found it on here looking for a sweet spot to take…read moreour son fishing. Hit the jackpot with a full restaurant and live music and natures beauty with a gorgeous sunset! Highly recommend

Honestly had the most amazing exhilarating experience. We were so lucky and got to see so many…read moredifferent types of animals. My boyfriend and I have lived in Sarasota for 5 years. Never did I expect to experience the mangroves as I did, but thanks to our wonderful guide Laura I had the best time of my life. I highly recommend to natives who aren't experienced kayakers or new comers looking to learn a little about our wonderful history. She also took some amazing videos for us!

We had the perfect beginner kayak adventure. Island Style brought the kayaks to us at Lido Beach…read more We strongly recommend starting your adventure from this put in point. Island Style provided gently used kayaks and paddles, life vests and even plastic bags for our belongings. Remember to use sun screen on the back of your neck and arms. Also consider a bottle of water. We just wore shorts and t-shirts. Our guide was Kelly. He was prompt and courteous. He had us in the water and out of the water at the agreed times. Our guide made the adventure memorable. Starting with dry land instructions, our guide exhibited consistent knowledge, patience, encouragement . He continued to provide thoughtful instruction throughout the trip. Our guide helped us locate dolphins, snakes and pin fish along the Lido Park Mangroves. Also spotted green heron, ibis, and snowy egrets just outside mangrove tunnels. We had a wonderful adventure and Island Style provide us with a relaxing and intimate way to experience Sarasota's natural treasures.

Orlando was awesome!!! The tour was great we went through the mangroves and then onto a small…read moresandbar where he showed us some local wildlife.

Did a last minute kayak tour with Paradise on a Sunday afternoon. Caleb was our guide. He was super…read morenice, patient, charming and very knowledgeable. Learned all sorts of fun facts about the wildlife and eco system in Sarasota. Caleb took pictures of families in the kayaks and when we had a break on the beach. Super organized company - Caleb and the rest of the crew work well together in getting people out on the kayaks and returning. Great set up- parking was ample and nice shade while we waited for the whole group to arrive. Thanks Caleb!

The Manatee River is in in Manatee County, Florida and runs between the cities of Palmetto, to the…read morenorth, and Bradenton, to the south. It is a 36-mile-long river in the northeastern corner of Manatee County and flows into the Gulf of Mexico at the southern edge of Tampa Bay. Wildlife in the river include manatees and alligators, as well as, various types of fish. Shrimp is, even, harvested from its waters. Around the Manatee River is a birder's paradise with many species of birds can be found. My favorite is the wood stork, which is listed as endangered species. A few of the birds are considered threatened such as the snowy plover, bald eagle, Florida scrub-jay, and peregrine falcon. Other common birds that can be seen around the Manatee River include cattle egret, white ibis, great blue heron, and yellow-crowned night heron. Human development has a great impact on the environment of the Manatee River. Development (slash & burn) had increased greatly in the area surrounding the Manatee River and surrounding area, and not surprisingly, the water quality within the river has decreased. The use of organic pesticides is increasing danger in the ecological communities. The destruction of the forested wetlands and uplands for housing tracts, etc. in the area has caused excess nutrients to build up in local reservoirs. Also, in these reservoirs there have been increased levels of lead, zinc, and copper. Earth Day in Palmetto has included clean-ups of the banks are local wetlands. We need to pledge to stop polluting these essential waterways. They are home to the creatures who call this river home. It is, also, affecting the health of people who get their water from it.

Great experience! Great value. Helpful staff. Explained the best kayaking route and points of…read moreinterest. We saw so many amazing birds. Go early (8 am) to see the most birds.

Renting the kayak was simple. We got a text the morning of our rental date with instructions on…read morewhere to meet. When we arrived, our kayak was already on the shore and we got a short orientation of the area before we launched. Really great for bird watching or just getting away from the busy parts of the island. Highly recommend this place. Will for sure do it again when we come back.

We had the greatest time with Captain Ethan today. He was knowledgeable and fun and he put on top…read moreof fish! If you are thinking about fishing in Anna Maria Island- do it! We had a great time!

From the owner: We offer private PADI scuba diving courses along with specializing in guided scuba diving &…read moresnorkeling ecotours in kayaks. We are natives to Bradenton raised on the waters of Anna Maria / Long Boat / Siesta Key area. We know the waters like the back of our hands! Let us guide you on unique ecotours learning about the beautiful native birds and amazing aquatic life. We offer local private scuba lessons, guided kayaking & snorkeling tours, along with guided dives all over Florida to natural freshwater rivers or springs.

This is one of the few rental companies left that actually offer pedal bikes! They delivered to our…read morerental, and we enjoyed our fun exercise during the week. Shout out of thanks to this business for not going completely E bike, as some of us do like to manually bike around without spending a fortune.

Owner is super nice and very helpful. It was my boyfriends and I first time in the area and he gave…read moreamazing recommendations. Renting a tent was super easy and they were super accommodating.