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.

Excellent time today on the water with Tyler as my efoil instructor. Elite Watersports is a…read moreprofessionally operated business for anyone seeking equipment or instruction for all things watersports!

A spontaneous trip led to an amazing adventure. Upon driving to the beach side I was looking for…read moresomething fun to do. Something like kite surfing but the wind wasn't strong enough to do. So the next best option was to efoil, which was still pretty cool. I also met the cute dog boomer and the guy I booked with Tyler was cool as well.

I went in to buy a 56' skimboard. They had the best prices in town for a brand new Zap Fuse with a…read morenice selection (which is rare for a 56' size). All boards listed as new are actually new and not resells. Also an authorized dealer for Zap!!! Huge store and selection for all board types too and all prices super fair. Amazing crew and service there as well. Was approached by a couple of workers and when I was checking out I was given a sticker and key chain for free. Do not go anywhere else for a surf shop in Tampa Bay Area. This is a TRUE surf shop not a big corporate store or ripoff tourist shop. Will be buying all my "beach" gear from here.

Bought car rack, 2 kayaks. Top notch service. Prices are competitive. The rest of the store has…read moretons of home deco for beach look. Clothes, shoes, it's like a beachy mini mall in there! Great staff, sooo friendly and helpful! Thank you guys!

Cannot recommend this company enough if you want to learn how to kiteboard! I did a 3hr beginner…read moresession was Raoul and he's incredible instructor. He has a lifetime worth of experience in this sport and it really shows with his teaching. He does an excellent job covering safety practices, the equipment and techniques. By the end of session I was riding and getting really comfortable with kite control

I took 4 lessons last winter at Skyway Beach and purchased recommended equipment. Overall, great…read moreexperience yet, the instructor (has since departed) did not seem to follow most of Aaron's teaching methods depicted in the online videos. Fantastic sport!

Great school and excellent instructor! Hunter will take your kiteboarding progression to the next…read morelevel, no matter what stage you are currently at. Prior to two days with Hunter, I spent 8 years toying with kiteboarding in CA. I'm a decent athlete and surf all the time but with kiteboarding, I learned the hard way that you need instructions. Each summer was frustrating and my progression within the sport barely improved. I was at a level in which I could self-launch, downwind ride only (but mainly out-of-control) and somewhat turn but with no purpose or defined direction...basically a risk to myself, other riders and any marine life unlucky enough to get in my way. After two days with Hunter, I thrououghly learned and praciticed the safety mechanics of the gear, became confident and skilled with down & upwind riding, confidently course corrected and tacked without any "water-dips" and even worked on a few boosts (no tricks yet - next time Hunter!) Get a lesson or two and you'll actually enjoy the sport.

We had a great time at our very first Kiteboarding lesson with Florida Kiteboarding School…read more He took the time to explain how the kite works, all of the gear, and (importantly!) all of the safety systems associated with the equipment. After ground school, we took the jet ski safely off shore where we learned to fly the kite (exhilarating and challenging!). He was professional, knowledgeable and safety-conscious about everything we did. HIGHLY recommend to anything thinking about trying kitesurfing, or just looking for a fun way to kill an afternoon!!

The prices are fair and the work is great The owner of the business is very honest. His repairs…read morewere great to begin with, but now, with years of practice, I see such good quality.

From the owner: We strive to perform perfection in our repairs for your kitesurfing gear…read more Rips in the Canvas, blown bladders, leaking valves, blown Leading Edges, Bridles, Bars, Bar tuning, boards, Anything that can break on your gear! Any brand! We can fix it! And we love what we do!

I got in contact with Anthony and arranged a lesson for my 17 year old son. We met at the launch…read morebeach and were met promptly by Anthony and his co instructor Becca. After a brief but thorough dry-land lesson, my son and his instructor waded into the water. In his first lesson he learned kite control. His instructor, Becca, was extremely patient and thorough in her instructions. My son totally enjoyed himself and can't wait for his next lesson! My only "negative" is the lack of any kind of "signage" for this establishment at the beach. It made it a little difficult to locate them amid the many kiteboarders in t