A taste of Old Florida with a side of music

VENICE – Sometimes the water on the banks of the Myakka River can be smooth, tranquil, flowing gently between Tamiami Trail and Interstate 75 in south Sarasota County. A kayak ride in the cool breeze caps your sunny day.

Occasionally though, as when Hurricane Ian rumbled through last September, the river is loud, raucous and fills every available space on land with raging stormwater.

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