Picnic Island is always a great place to let the dogs run and swim, The Island is located about

This was out first visit to the Tarpon Lodge. From our house, it is a 15 minute drive north, and it is worth every bit of the travel. We highly recommend a reservation a 1/2 hour before sunset out on the portico. We like to get there early to grab a cocktail at the bar and walk around the beatiful grounds. The menu here is the most diverse on the island and is definitely some of the best food we have eaten. We make it a point to dine here whenever we visit!