Part 142 of a series: Sailing Tampa Bay to Key West. Cruising on our shallow draft, trailerable sailboat, we explore the tiny stilt homes of Pine Island Sound, Florida.

Part 141 of a series: Sailing Tampa Bay to Key West. Paddle boarding near Part Island, Florida, we remember earlier YouTube episode, 38, sailing in Biscayne Bay, Miami: https://youtu.be/738al0apTBk Mike was stung by a Puss Caterpillar: https://youtu.be/vtk1N2HY7X8 YouTube Ep. 121, rope caught in propeller: https://youtu.be/evvvNOIed3Y?si=iL4qRJ0VNC-rkyqH YouTube Ep. 155, Bad Weather, Dragging Anchor: https://youtu.be/F4HXhyauX-8

Part 140 of a series, Sailing Tampa Bay to Key West. Ashley rides an inflatable paddle board to a mangrove tunnel entrance. The beautiful tunnel is explored, found between east and west Part Island, Pine Island Sound, Florida.

Part 139 of a series: Sailing Tampa Bay to Key West. Have a close look at life on our sailboat while we are roughing it. Anchored at Part Island, Pine Island Sound in southwest Florida, Ashley rides an inflatable stand-up paddle board to the entrance of a mangrove tunnel.

Part 138 of a series: Sailing Tampa Bay to Key West. Part Island in Pine Island Sound was for sale. Ashley explores, and we imagine what it would be like to own this island.

Part 137 of a series: Sailing Tampa Bay to Key West. Anchored at the Part Islands, Florida, Ashley experiences an inflatable stand-up paddle board. After retrieving the anchor, we travel to the dock on West Part Island.

Part 136 of a series: Sailing Tampa Bay to Key West. Anchored at the Part Islands in Pine Island Sound, Ashley exercises on the front of the boat. After naturist sun tanning, we begin to ready our inflatable stand-up paddle board.

Part 135 of a series: Sailing Tampa Bay to Key West. The Part Islands in the Pine Island Sound are large islands, each with their own dock. After a failed attempt docking at West Part Island, Ashley decides that East Part Island should be visited first.

Part 134 of a series: Sailing Tampa Bay to Key West. Sailing from Island to Island is a dream come true. Ashley unties the lines at Patricio Island, and we set sail past Useppa Island. The history of Useppa Island is highlighted.

Part 133 of a series: Sailing Tampa Bay to Key West. Patricio Island is filled with wildlife. Ashley hunts for wild pigs. An alligator, raccoons and an injured bird are found.

Part 132 of a series: Sailing Tampa Bay to Key West. Explore Patricio Island, Florida with Ashley. It's a perfect island to practice naturism as people rarely visit. Wild animals are found, and the history of the Banyan Tree as it relates to Harvey Firestone, Henry Ford, and Thomas Edison is discussed.

Part 131 of a series: Sailing Tampa Bay to Key West. Patricio Island is not well known but has historical significance. Explore with Ashley as we discover evidence of humans living on the island many decades ago. Wild animals are abundant, including a resident alligator living in a well.

Part 129 of a series: Sailing Tampa Bay to Key West. Anchored in Bokeelia, Florida, Ashley shows exactly what our morning routine consists of while traveling on our small sail boat.

Part 128 of a series: Sailing Tampa Bay to Key West. After successfully sailing the beautiful Charlotte Harbor, we navigate Jug Creek to Bokeelia. Four Winds Marina and The Lazy Flamingo Bar and Grill are visited before cruising to Back Bay for an outdoor shower.

Part 127 of a series: Sailing Tampa Bay to Key West. Departing Boca Grande, heading toward Bokeelia and Jug Creek, sailing in Charlotte Harbor is exciting and beautiful. Ashley and Mike enjoy a perfect sailing day.

Part 126 of a series: Sailing Tampa Bay to Key West. Touring Boca Grande on Gasparilla Island, Ashley visits Boca Grande Beach, The Loose Caboose, Gasparilla Inn Bakery and The Pink Elephant. We depart on our sail boat and head to open water.

Part 125 of a series: Sailing Tampa Bay to Key West. Docked at Boca Grande, and after touring a 68 foot, Lazzara Motor Yacht, the owners tour our small sail boat.

Part 124 of a series: Sailing Tampa Bay to Key West. We tour a 68 foot Lazzara motor Yacht in Boca Grande on Gasparilla Island, Florida.

Part 123 of a series: Sailing Tampa Bay to Key West. Boca Grande on Gasparilla Island has exceptionally beautiful beaches and clear blue and green water. Swimming and relaxing at the pristine, uncrowded beach, is just what the doctor ordered.

Part 122 of a series: Sailing Tampa Bay to Key West. Gasparilla Island and Boca Grande beaches are pristine and beautiful. South Beach Bar and Grill is highlighted before and after Hurricane Ian, Helene, and Milton. Ashley explores Boca Grande on a golf cart.