We believe that some of the best adventures begin on the water. Every paddle offers the chance to discover something extraordinary. Our blog is filled with some of our local knowledge, expert tips, and practical guides to help you experience the beauty, wildlife, and wonder of Southwest Florida —
one unforgettable adventure at a time.
If you’ve spent any time on the water around Nokomis, you’ve almost certainly heard it: a sharp splash, followed by another, then another. A silver flash arcs out of the water and lands on its side with a slap. That’s a mullet. And once you start noticing them, you’ll realize they’re everywhere. These hardworking little fish are one of the
If you’ve read our guide on mangroves, you already know that our quiet, shallow estuaries act as a giant natural nursery for coastal marine life. Because the water is clear and packed with food, we occasionally catch a glimpse of a small dorsal fin cutting lazily through the shallow flats. While pop culture loves to paint every shark as a
When you launch a kayak into the saltwater bays around Nokomis, you are instantly surrounded by a dense, emerald-green wall of trees rising right out of the shallows. To the untrained eye, it might just look like a thick thicket of coastal brush. But to locals, scientists, and outdoor enthusiasts, these are mangroves—and they are arguably the most important plants
It’s one of the most common questions we get from folks planning a day out on the water: Should I kayak, or should I stand-up paddleboard? While Nokomis Paddle Co. is currently launching exclusively with our stable, comfortable kayak fleet, we have high-quality stand-up paddleboards joining the family very soon! Both crafts offer an incredible way to escape the shore,
If you walk along the water line anywhere in Sarasota County with your eyes glued to the sand, you aren’t alone. You’ve caught the fever. Around here, hunting for prehistoric shark’s teeth is practically a competitive sport. Sharks lose thousands of teeth in their lifetimes, and our stretch of the Gulf Coast happens to sit right on top of a
There is nothing quite like the heartbeat-skipping excitement of gliding along on a paddleboard or kayak and seeing a massive, gentle shadow rise slowly beneath the water. Meeting a Florida manatee face-to-face is a quintessential local adventure, but these lovely “sea cows” don’t keep a regular 9-to-5 calendar. If you’re hoping to cross a manatee sighting off your bucket list
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