Chokoloskee News

Photography and text by Eric Strachan 'Bow to the king' In a part of the country blessed with awe-inspiring sights, few in Southwest Florida compare to the jaw-dropping, sheer power of a hooked leaping tarpon.

Charlie Stroup is a grief counselor with Paradigm Group in Sebring. She also serves on the boards of community organizations such as Change of Pace and New Concepts by Visions Inc., which provides transportation services.

I had the most wonderful conversation with a bright-eyed and successful businessman who operates his boat and yacht brokerage establishment at the Isles of Capri Marina.

The kayak is high and dry on the beach during a morning low tide, as we wait for the water to return so we can start our paddling for the day.

"My idea of a garden is to spend more time looking at it and enjoying it than working in it.