I've lived in the Lee County/Fort Myers area since 1999. I feel like and old-timer, but a lot has changed.
There, I said it. I'm officially at mid-life crisis stage 4.
In reality, life here is pretty darn sweet. We have a standup paddleboard race and festival coming to Bunche Beach on May 1, and now Lee County has upped the area's paddling presence by securing a major partner (Canoe & Kayak magazine) for this year's Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival -- a two-week event held each fall that features races, demos and lessons, tours, gear demonstrations, nature displays, music and food.
Betsy Clayton works for Lee County. Years ago, she and I were rivals. Both environmental reporters, she at the News-Press and me at the Naples Daily News.
Nowadays we're more in tune, as Southwest Florida Standup continues to grow and Betsy keeps putting together top-notch events.
Here's the latest:
http://blogs.canoekayak.com/industry-news/calusa-blueway-paddling-festival-names-canoe-kayak-as-presenting-sponsor/
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