Vitolo Family Preserve North is a 64 acre wetland Preserve. It's basically a strip of land between…read morethe Indian River Lagoon and a mangrove estuary. There is no dedicated parking lot. You enter the preserve by driving down a dirt road and you park on the side of the road. The first thing I noticed was the gorgeous view of the water. The next thing I noticed was that I was covered in mosquitoes. Definitely bring bug spray. I saw two structures on my visit, a small observation tower providing a stunning view of the Indian River Lagoon and a fishing pier that extended out over the lagoon. There are no restrooms or drinking water so plan your visit accordingly.

What a nice place, 2 king beds w/ master baths. Clean as a whistle and very inviting. All the…read moreamenities you could need including beach chairs and host Kathy was amazing. Would stay here again in a second. Great location to beach and nice pool. Loved our stay here. Thank you Kathy

After visiting downtown Okeechobee, I headed north for a hike at Taylor Creek STA, a great…read moredestination for nature lovers. Taylor Creek is a stormwater treatment area. STA's are man made wetlands that were created to clean the nutrients that are made by the surrounding farmland before the runoff containing phosphorus is able to reach Lake Okeechobee and the Everglades. Too much phosphorus can affect the coverage of sawgrass and open water slough which provide habitats for the many unique animals and plants that live in the Everglades. Around the wetlands you may see man made structures that collect scientific data and which control water flow. Water quality is monitored by sampling equipment at the pump stations. While the wetlands were created to clean the water they also attract a diverse array of wildlife which in turn attracts nature enthusiasts, hikers, birders. wildlife viewers, and photographers Taylor Creek STA you has three miles of compacted shell rock hike and bike trails. The trails wind around freshwater marshes, cypress stands, and open fields and cow pastures. There is a chemical toilet at the trail head. Some of the animals you may see here include the Crested Caracara, Eastern Meadowlark, Wood Storks, Glossy Ibis, woodpeckers, warblers, flycatchers, Florida Sandhill Crane. Limpkin, Roseate Spoonbill, whistling-ducks, and alligators. Plants include Sora, King Rail, Purple Gallinule and Marsh Wren. The trail is in full sun which can be brutal in the warmer months but there are two chickee huts with picnic tables on the west and southwest sections of the loop trail where you can take a break. Remember to wear sunscreen and bring water but it is a fairly easy hike ideal for all fitness levels.

Very surprised at the amount of wildlife here even next to a busy road. The hike around the lake…read morewas lovely and we saw so much including some wild boar!

Cool spot to come pick up live bait and tackle, good selection of lures and bait I recommendread more

I'm not much of a fisherman, but my sister and her husband are, and they decided to take me here to…read morecheck it out! I had a great time checking out the different shirt options, I ended up getting a cool long sleeve navy shirt, a coozie and a great canvas bag im going to use as a work bag! Awesome place check them out if you are in the area!

Great smaller trail located just off of 25th St. We were on our way from lunch to our second stop…read morewhen we spotted this place right off of the main road. We decided to do an impromptu U-Turn and we are so glad we did. Parking is super easy, just park in the designated spots right in front of the start of the trail. It's a big circle, so whether you head right or left first, you'll end up doing the complete loop. If you were walking at a regular pace, the trail would probably take about 15-20 the whole way! At the furthest from the parking area, you'll see a surprisingly large body of water. This made for a nice stop to enjoy some scenery. There's even a picnic table to enjoy lunch! Some parts of the trail have a deck built over, and the trees are lush and beautiful. If you're ever in the area, I recommend a quick, fun stop here!

Sweetwater Hammock Preserve is a part of a string of preserves located on the North Fork of the St…read more Lucie River. The preserve has a looping quarter mile self guided unpaved trail that winds through a hammock. The flat wide trail and short distance makes it perfect for all hikers including small children. Half way down the trail you will come to the St. Lucie River. Amenities at this site include birding, fishing, hiking, and picnic tables. The habitat here is a young hammock containing live oak, laurel oak, and cabbage palm. Wildlife that has been spotted here includes armadillos, butterflies, anoles, rabbits, and birds such as the red-bellied woodpecker. Along the trail you will see seasonal wildflowers and native plants. It is not a good idea to visit if it has been raining. The parking lot and trails both flood. The best time to visit is during the dry season when you can appreciate how Florida used to look.

I was in the area for work and decided to check this place out. I really enjoyed my stay, it was…read morequiet, relaxing and the people there were very friendly. Close to the beach and close to bars/restaurants in the area. I'll definitely be back for future visits. Thanks for all your hospitality!!!!

Old outdated overpriced rooms.. There's also cockroaches in…read morethese rooms. it looks like they do absolutely nothing in these decrepit rooms in terms of updates.

Service department non existent, our brand new boat was dirty upon delivery and supposedly they had…read morea detail person ? We are having issues with the BRAND NEW MOTOR on the BRAND NEW BOAT 2024 they sold us and not a single person has reached out ! When you purchase a 200k + Brand New Boat you expect some sort of communication at least but to them your just another sale. Regretfully we gave our business to Lindsay Marine and we should have done due diligence prior to making this purchase thru them.

There's a reason Lindsay Marine is the top Maverick, Hewes, Pathfinder, Cobia dealer in the…read morecountry--they treat their customers like family. Between fair pricing and the best service department in the area, you know exactly what to expect and never have a bad taste in your mouth afterwards. I use them for all my boat services including rigging and electronics. Everyone on the lot Will go the extra mile to help you and genuinely want to see you back on the water quickly. All the employees are boaters and fishermen, so they know what products to recommend and the issues you run into on the water. They live the boating life, and know they're goi g to see you out there and this treat you like one of the crew.

My family and I loved this eco-river cruise on the St. Lucie River!…read more It was such a beautiful 90 minute experience on a lovely and cool December day. We saw 9 alligators, 26 birds, 7? turtles, and even an iguana on our river adventure. I highly recommend taking some time out of your day to go on this cruise. Florida locals and tourists will both enjoy this opportunity, and have a chance to learn about the history of the area and the local ecological life. Call ahead to secure your seat. The boat owners, Steph & Eddie, are fabulous tour guides and really take the time to ensure all passengers have an opportunity to see all the creatures on the tour. Even their kids gave a mini report on how many creatures we saw :) Thank you for making our Florida trip so memorable! 5 stars!

We loved all the information that we got on the cruise and we saw plenty of alligators, birds and…read moreturtles. They also pointed out trees and plants so we knew what we were looking at.