If you look down on Bradenton from several thousand feet up—as if in an airplane—you would swear that the peninsula it occupies is shaped exactly like a stone crab claw. Which is exactly as it should be for a town so closely identified with great fishing and glorious Gulf Coast seafood. (See photos…
Florida is in the last half of the 2021/2022 stone crab season, which began Oct. 15 and ends at 11:59 pm (EDT) on May 1st, two weeks earlier than in previous years. The early closing is intended to reduce pressure on crab stocks, which have been in a prolonged period of decline since the 1990’s….
With the auto industry now fully invested in transitioning to all-electric vehicles, the age of the internal combustion engine appears to be winding down. So, if you’ve not given much thought to owning an electric vehicle, 2022 might be a good the time to start paying attention to what’s out there. Because there’s a better-than-average…
The first time I ever went deep sea fishing was also the last. The seas off the Outer Banks of North Carolina are notoriously rough, even on a good day; and before we lost sight of land on that pre-dawn morning long ago, I found myself pitched over the side of the boat tossing my…
Maybe it’s the searing summer heat. Or the thick wet blanket of tropical humidity that descends on Florida for months at a time. Or maybe it’s some combination of the two that seems to cause some very strange behavior in the Sunshine State. To be more specific, what is it about a certain sandwich that…
The Capital Grille The Capital Grille is one of the best fine-dining restaurants near Lakewood Ranch. Be prepared to melt over their fresh seafood, massive steaks, or award-winning wine list served with the utmost professional service. Much of their appetizers are fresh seafood. That being said, try starting your exquisite evening dinner with popular appetizers…
How to Setup Bluetooth Phone Pairing to a 2022 Lexus using the “HandsFree” or “RX” 1.) Put your Lexus in PARK. 2.) Press the MENU button of your Lexus. 3.) On your Lexus display screen, click SETUP. 4.) On your Lexus display screen, click BLUETOOTH. 5.) Go to your SETTINGS and turn on…
[di-image id=’T3JpZ2luYWw6MTI0Mjk=’ size=’blog-banner’] Venice drivers want an opulent vehicle that can safely and reliably tow a boat or travel trailer on their next getaway in Florida. For those customers who have an insatiable desire for a vehicle that delivers both lavishness and power, the 2021 Lexus GX is a perfect choice. When properly equipped,…
Siesta Key Big Pass Sandbar 27.29’10”N 82.56’41”W Are you ready to let your troubles sink away into the Gulf of Mexico? Then it is time to take a trip to the notorious Siesta Key Big Pass Sandbar. Located between the North of the Siesta Key and the south of the Lido Key, Siesta Key Big Pass…
[di-image id=’T3JpZ2luYWw6MTE4ODQ=’ size=’blog-banner’] If you’re shopping around Lakewood Ranch for a luxury compact with excellent performance, an elegant cabin, and roomy dimensions, you’ll want to investigate the Lexus NX. To get started, read the Lexus NX reviews to see what the critics have to say. Then apply for financing and contact Lexus of Sarasota in Sarasota to book…
