[cappyjon431]

While I love living here, I would like to see the addition of other activities. As an example, my wife and I are avid stand up paddle boarders (SUP). Stand up paddleboarding is the fastest growing recreational activity in the U.S. I have posted on the "clubs" forum and there are a number of people interested in giving it a try. It is an excellelnt form of exercise, but not too physically demanding. I have taught beginning paddle boarders from seven to seventy years of age, so it is an activity that anyone can participate in. It is a great way to enjoy our beautiful environment, as you can paddle on lakes, rivers and the ocean. I would love to start such a club here, but I have not had much luck in finding out how to go about organizing a club. I still go out and paddle a few times a week, usually on Lake Miona but also on the gulf side and at Crystal River, but it would be nice to share my enthusiasm with others.

This is just my own personal example. With thousands of new residents coming in in the coming years, I am certain there must be many other activities that people would like to participate in as residents. Perhaps if it was a little easier to start a new club (or the information on "how to" was easier to find), people can continue to participate in their favorite activities for many years to come.