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Erin White

Here are the headlines submitted by some of Florida SEE's Certified Providers:

Paddle Florida Announces the Florida Keys Challenge, January 15-22, 2014
Start the new year with Paddle Florida's fourth annual Florida Keys Challenge!  From January 15-22, paddlers will take a 70-mile saltwater adventure from Long Key to Key West. The trip explores the Florida Keys, with its shimmering turquoise waters revealing the richly diverse sea life below. Paddlers have the opportunity for close encounters with starfish, corals, sea turtles and an abundant array of reef fish.

The Florida Keys Challenge at a Glance:
Dates:  January 15-22, 2014
Capacity:  100 paddlers
Distance:  70 miles
Registration fee: $800/person, includes meals and shuttle from Key West to trip start
Registration deadline:  January 2
Official Outfitter: Florida Bay Outfitters

The Florida Keys Challenge has been one of Paddle Florida’s most popular trips, so early sign-up is advised.  The registration deadline is January 2.  For more trip details and registration, visit: http://www.paddleflorida.org/keys13/keys.htm

Everglades Day Safari touted as "one of the world's premier eco-tours" by Must Do Visitor Guides
Must Do Visitor Guides has named Everglades Day Safari one of the Top 10 Tours offered in the Fort Myers area. Not only did they make the Top 10 list, they were also featured on Must Do's blog along with some photos by our own Pete Corradino.

"Discover Florida's Wild Side on an Everglades Day Safari" begins by declaring that southwest Florida is a "wild and natural adventure playground" and that "The best way to enjoy this unique environment is to come and join a naturalist-led tour run by Everglades Day Safari"   Hit the links for more details. 

Wildside Tours documents wildlife encounters on Facebook
You just never know who or what you're going to meet while touring on the "wildside", but chances are pretty good that if you follow Wildside Tours on Facebook, you'll be treated to a photographic chronicle of these encounters. By land or sea or sky, all manner of wonders appear on their timeline.

Recent guests of Wildside Tours have included an egret on the hunt, a pair of woodpeckers, numerous dolphins, and an osprey carrying off its prey.  Keep up with the action by checking out and "liking" the Wildside Tours Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WildsideTours

Everglades Area Tours launches new Sunset Champagne Tours
The Gulf of Mexico at sunset with a glass of champagne in your hand - what sounds better than that?  Everglades Area Tours thinks it's a great idea, and invites you to join them on their newly launched Sunset Champagne Tour. Tours leave from Marco as well as Everglades City.

Tours are, of course, subject to weather conditions.  They're intimate and exclusive - each tour seats only six, so it's best to reserve early.  Check out the announcement on Everglades Area Tours' Facebook page for more details: NEW - Sunset Champagne Tour

CERTIFIED PROVIDERS: Have you hired a new guide, launched a new offering? Or maybe you've just got some cool stories and photos to share.  We'd love to publish your news in this space.  We typically publish The Florida SEE Grapevine every other month, right after our Board meetings. Send your news to Erin White.

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