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Shake-A-Leg has been part of so many transformational experiences. Enjoy our stories from the people that have experienced first-hand. One of the greatest things you can do for us is to help us share these stories with others so that we can continue our mission to help children and adults of all abilities enjoy the magic of Biscayne Bay.

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Celebrating the Magic of Shake-A-Leg Miam

A look inside the private screening of 'Summer at Shake-A-Leg,' a powerful documentary showing how the water empowers children of all abilities.
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Noa Garcia: Finding Purpose on the Water

How one mentor found purpose, friendship, and belonging by the water.
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M32 Regatta (April 13–19) — adaptive sailing competition on Biscayne Bay at Shake-A-Leg Miami

M32 Regatta (April 13–19)

The M32 Miami Winter Series concluded with Miles Julien’s Youngblood taking the season title and Ryan McKillen’s Surge winning the April event.
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Celebrating the Magic of Shake-A-Leg Miam

A look inside the private screening of 'Summer at Shake-A-Leg,' a powerful documentary showing how the water empowers children of all abilities.
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Photo of Noa Garcia — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports

Noa Garcia: Finding Purpose on the Water

How one mentor found purpose, friendship, and belonging by the water.
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M32 Regatta (April 13–19) — adaptive sailing competition on Biscayne Bay at Shake-A-Leg Miami

M32 Regatta (April 13–19)

The M32 Miami Winter Series concluded with Miles Julien’s Youngblood taking the season title and Ryan McKillen’s Surge winning the April event.
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Autism Bay Day participants enjoying inclusive water sports at Shake-A-Leg Miami in Coconut Grove

Autism Bay Day

In celebration of Autism Awareness Month, approximately 175 participants enjoyed sailing, boating, and community connection on Biscayne Bay.
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Spinal Cord Injury Bay Day participants enjoying inclusive water sports at Shake-A-Leg Miami in Coconut Grove

Spinal Cord Injury Bay Day

75 participants joined a day of adaptive sailing and waterfront activities sponsored by the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation.
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The Moment That Changed Everything — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

The Moment That Changed Everything

At Adventure Island Camp, a simple moment on the island became a life-changing breakthrough.
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A Royal Visit To Shake-A-Leg Miami  — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

A Royal Visit To Shake-A-Leg Miami

Shake-A-Leg Miami was honored to welcome Their Majesties, Queen Maxima and King Willhem-Aleander of the Netherlands
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The Summer That Changed Kevin's Life — inclusive summer camp on Biscayne Bay at Shake-A-Leg Miami

The Summer That Changed Kevin's Life

From Summer Camp kid to Shake-A-Leg Miami Board Member — a story of what one summer by the water can do.
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Setting Sail in April 4.8.26 — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

Setting Sail in April 4.8.26

This April, Shake-A-Leg Miami invites you to experience that moment for yourself with the start of our ASA Sailing program!
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Photo of March Racing Chronicles — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports

March Racing Chronicles: A Month of Elite Competition

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Community and Connection: A Special Bay Day x Sunday Social participants enjoying inclusive water sports at Shake-A-Leg Miami

Community and Connection: A Special Bay Day x Sunday Social

The bay was filled with smiles, boat rides, music, and moments of laughter that set the tone for the month ahead.
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This Summer  Double Your Impact — inclusive summer camp on Biscayne Bay at Shake-A-Leg Miami

This Summer Double Your Impact

Your gift opens the door to adventure and connection for children who need it most.
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Adventure Island is almost here! — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

Adventure Island is almost here!

On Adventure Island at Shake-A-Leg Miami, every day is designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and connect kids to the water in meaningful ways.
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Summer Camp Applications are Open!  — inclusive summer camp on Biscayne Bay at Shake-A-Leg Miami

Summer Camp Applications are Open!

Join us for an unforgettable summer on Biscayne Bay, where adventure and learning go hand in hand. We can't wait to see you at Adventure Island Camp!
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Noa Garcia’s Impact on the Shake-A-Leg Miami Community — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

Noa Garcia’s Impact on the Shake-A-Leg Miami Community

How mentor Noa Garcia turned passion into action, raising $3,900 and strengthening inclusive recreation at Shake-A-Leg Miami.
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Fort Lauderdale Boat Parade 2025 — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

Fort Lauderdale Boat Parade 2025

Fort Lauderdale’s waterways turned into a moving ribbon of holiday lights for the 2025 Winterfest Boat Parade
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The Season of Gratitude   — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

The Season of Gratitude

As the year winds down, we hope you feel the same inspiration we do
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Gearing Up for Give Miami Day — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

Gearing Up for Give Miami Day

Early giving has been strong, and the community energy around Shake-A-Leg Miami is undeniable.
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Stories from the Bay — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

Stories from the Bay

Each story from Shake-A-Leg Miami echoes a deeper narrative of the bay
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Preparing for Give Miami Day — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

Preparing for Give Miami Day

Preparing for Give Miami Day with Harry Horgan
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Finding Freedom on the Water — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

Finding Freedom on the Water

Andrew’s Story of Resilience and Healing After TBI
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The Story of Shake a Leg  — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

The Story of Shake a Leg

From Local Project to National Leader
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How We Prepare Adaptive Boats and Equipment  — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

How We Prepare Adaptive Boats and Equipment

How Shake-A-Leg Miami makes the water accessible to all abilities
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Julia Tuttle - The Mother of Miami — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

Julia Tuttle - The Mother of Miami

The Visionary Behind Miami's Founding
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Shake-A-Leg Miami Hosts Autism Bay Day participants enjoying inclusive water sports at Shake-A-Leg Miami in Coconut Grove

Shake-A-Leg Miami Hosts Autism Bay Day

A day of joy, inclusion, and connection on the water.
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Shake-a-Leg Miami receives $50,000 grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami

Shake-a-Leg Miami receives $50,000 grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

Shake-a-Leg Miami receives $50,000 Quality of Life grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation for marine and hospitality vocational program
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Miami Shores Holiday Boat Parade  — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

Miami Shores Holiday Boat Parade

Shake-A-Leg Miami joined the magical Miami Shores Holiday Boat Parade.
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Photo of Celebrating Innovation — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports

Celebrating Innovation: UM ITD Students Pitch Groundbreaking Solutions

Shake-A-Leg Miami had the honor of attending the final presentations for the University of Miami's Innovation, Technology, & Design course.
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A Celebration of Art, Legacy, and Community — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

A Celebration of Art, Legacy, and Community

This Give Miami Day, we unveiled the Britto Houseboat, an art installation by Romero Britto, thanks to Ruth Mitchell's generosity.
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Announcing Our Partnership with Showtime Photo Booth — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

Announcing Our Partnership with Showtime Photo Booth

We are very excited to announce our partnership with Showtime Photo Booth
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Make Waves on Give Miami Day — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

Make Waves on Give Miami Day

Make a Difference on Give Miami Day: Donate to Shake-a-Leg Miami
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A Heartfelt Bay Day Celebration for Our Veterans participants enjoying inclusive water sports at Shake-A-Leg Miami

A Heartfelt Bay Day Celebration for Our Veterans

Veterans of all abilities gathered with friends and family for a memorable day on the water, enjoying activities like sailing, kayaking, and simply relaxing in good company.
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Romero Britto Houseboat Project — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

Romero Britto’s Houseboat Project

Bringing Color and Access to Biscayne Bay
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Bay Day with the Spinal Cord Injury Support Group participants enjoying inclusive water sports at Shake-A-Leg Miami

Bay Day with the Spinal Cord Injury Support Group

A celebration of community, empowerment, and the joy that comes from trying new things in an inclusive and supportive space.
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TopGolf Tournament – The Way Forward — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

TopGolf Tournament – The Way Forward

A Heartfelt Thanks to The Way Forward Foundation for Another Successful TopGolf Tournament
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Thanks to Craig H. Neilsen Foundation for SCI Grant — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

Thanks to Craig H. Neilsen Foundation for SCI Grant

Special Thanks to Craig H. Neilsen Foundation for Supporting SCI Activities
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Photo of Holtz Children's Hospital Visit — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports

Holtz Children's Hospital Visit: A Day of Joy and Connection at Shake-A-Leg Miami

Shake-A-Leg Miami hosted children from Holtz Children’s Hospital for a joyful day of sailing
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Florida Blue Joins Shake-A-Leg Miami for a Day of Connection and Community — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami

Florida Blue Joins Shake-A-Leg Miami for a Day of Connection and Community

Shake-A-Leg Miami hosted Florida Blue for a day on Biscayne Bay!
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We Can Sail program — adaptive sailing for kids at Shake-A-Leg Miami on Biscayne Bay

We Can Sail

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The We Can Sail Program — adaptive sailing for children with disabilities at Shake-A-Leg Miami

The We Can Sail Program: A Life-Changing Experience for Children with Disabilities

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Working For You story — Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

Working For You!

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Shake-A-Leg Miami Veterans Fishing Program participants on Biscayne Bay

The Shake-A-Leg Miami Veterans Fishing Program: A Great Way to Unwind and Connect

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UM Advanced Documentary Photography Class at Shake-A-Leg Miami

Celebrating UM's Advanced Documentary Photography Class

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UM School of Architecture students designing accessible houseboats at Shake-A-Leg Miami

UM School of Architecture Students Design Universally Accessible Houseboats and Cruise Lines

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Turning Dr. Green Blue — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports

Turning Dr. Green, Blue!

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Shake-An-Erg Competition rowing event at Shake-A-Leg Miami

Shake-An-Erg Competition Brings South Florida Rowing Community Together for a Worthy Cause

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Troop 457 visiting Shake-A-Leg Miami for adaptive water sports activities

Troop 457 Takes SALM!

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The M32 Regatta sailing event at Shake-A-Leg Miami on Biscayne Bay

The M32 Regatta: A Thrilling and Prestigious Sailing Event

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UM CARD Representative visiting Shake-A-Leg Miami Marine and Hospitality Program

UM CARD Representative Visits Shake-A-Leg Miami Marine & Hospitality Program

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The Great Outdoors at Shake-A-Leg Miami — inclusive water sports on Biscayne Bay

The Great Outdoors!

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Young adults with disabilities enjoying water sports at Shake-A-Leg Miami

Empowering Young Adults with Disabilities through Water Sports and Socialization!

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Sunday Funday community gathering at Shake-A-Leg Miami in Coconut Grove

Sunday Funday with SALM

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Photo of Shake-A-Leg Miami's Sunday Social Program — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami

Shake-A-Leg Miami's Sunday Social Program: A Safe and Fun Place for People with Disabilities

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Summer Joy! — inclusive summer camp on Biscayne Bay at Shake-A-Leg Miami

Summer Joy!

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Summer, Summer, Summertime! — inclusive summer camp on Biscayne Bay at Shake-A-Leg Miami

Summer, Summer, Summertime!

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In The Spirit of Sailing — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

In The Spirit of Sailing

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Photo of Sharing Our Love for Sailing — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami

Sharing Our Love for Sailing:

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Setting Sail with UMPT — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

Setting Sail with UMPT

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The Spirito di Stella Sails into Miami with a Hero's Welcome! — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

The Spirito di Stella Sails into Miami with a Hero's Welcome!

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Sea Breeze Please! — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

Sea Breeze Please!

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Holtz Children's Hospital Sets Sail with Shake A Leg Miami — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

Holtz Children's Hospital Sets Sail with Shake A Leg Miami

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Lucia Baez Geller MDCPS School Board Rep & ESE Director visit — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami

Lucia Baez Geller Miami-Dade County Public School Board Representative & Partick Salmasi ESE Director Visits Shake-A-Leg Miami

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A Sailor in the Rye — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

A Sailor in the Rye

Learn how sailing in the Orange Bowl Regatta helped Mac discover Shake-A-Leg
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Melges 20 Worlds Championship — adaptive sailing competition on Biscayne Bay at Shake-A-Leg Miami

Melges 20 Worlds Championship: A Thrilling Display of Sailing Prowess !

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Saluting Our Veterans on Veterans Day — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

Saluting Our Veterans-on-Veterans Day

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SALM Marine & Hospitality Vocational Program — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

SALM Marine & Hospitality Vocational Program

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Sailing Together Forever — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

Sailing Together Forever

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Sailing Outing with Felix Varela Students — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

Sailing Outing with Felix Varela Students at Shake-A-Leg Miami!

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A Season for the Books! — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

A Season for the Books!

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Regatta Season Picks Up as the Melges 20s Take to the Sea — adaptive sailing competition on Biscayne Bay at Shake-A-Leg Miami

Regatta Season Picks Up as the Melges 20's Take to the Sea!

Shake-A-Leg hosts world famous racing events, including the Melges 20.
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Preparing Participants for the World Ahead! — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

Preparing Participants for the World Ahead!

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Paying it Forward — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

Paying it Forward

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Orchestra Miami performs aviation rarities in Pan-Am Hangar — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami

Orchestra Miami Performs Two Aviation Rarities in the Original Pan-Am Hangar

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Partnerships Are Key! — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

Partnerships Are Key!

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My Journey through Shake-A-Leg Summer Camp — inclusive summer camp on Biscayne Bay at Shake-A-Leg Miami

My Journey and Impact Through Shake-A-leg's Summer Camp

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Photo of Shake-a-Leg Miami's Marine & Hospitality Vocational Program — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami

Shake-a-Leg Miami's Marine & Hospitality Vocational Program: Empowering Participants for Success!

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Never too Impossible to Dream — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

Never too Impossible to Dream

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Models on the Bay Giving Back! — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

Models on the Bay Giving Back!

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Photo of Shake-A-Leg Miami's Vocational Program — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami

Shake-A-Leg Miami's Vocational Program: Preparing Participants for a Bright Future in Marine and Hospitality Industries

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Making Waves! — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

Making Waves!

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The Maiden Arrives after Long Journey Across the Atlantic — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami

The Maiden Arrives after a Long Journey Across the Atlantic

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Marine and Hospitality Vocational Program — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

Marine and Hospitality Vocational Program

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Marine Academy Camp — inclusive summer camp on Biscayne Bay at Shake-A-Leg Miami

Marine Academy Camp

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Let Your Imagination Roam Free! — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

Let Your Imagination Roam Free!

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Kappa Alpha Psi joins SALM for a Supper Successful Mangrove Cleanup — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami

Kappa Alpha Psi joins SALM for a Supper Successful Mangrove Cleanup

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Kingdom Academy Takes Shake-A-Leg Miami — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

Kingdom Academy Takes Shake-A-Leg Miami

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Impossible Dream Catamaran on Ida Lewis Distance Race — adaptive sailing competition at Shake-A-Leg Miami

Impossible Dream Catamaran Takes on the Ida Lewis Distance Race!

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Juneteenth A Celebration of Freedom! — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

Juneteenth A Celebration of Freedom!

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Happy New Year from Harry and The SALM! — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

Happy New Year from Harry and The SALM!

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Giving Back and Making a Difference — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

Giving Back and Making a Difference to Those Who Matter!

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Expanding The Future MHVP! — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

Expanding The Future MHVP!

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Empowering Dreams — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

Empowering Dreams

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Ransome Everglades x Shake-A-Leg Miami Day on the Bay — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami

Ransome Everglades X Shake-A-Leg Miami Day on the Bay

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Do The Shore Thing! — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

Do The Shore Thing!

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Etchell's Regatta showcase of sailors — adaptive sailing competition on Biscayne Bay at Shake-A-Leg Miami

Etchell's Regatta: A Showcase of Sailors and Their Spectacular Skills

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Community Engagement is Key — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

Community Engagement is Key

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Photo of Baynanza Restoring Biscayne Bay Beauty — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami

Baynanza: Restoring Biscayne Bay's Beauty

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Columbus Day Regatta — adaptive sailing competition on Biscayne Bay at Shake-A-Leg Miami

Columbus Day Regatta

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Catch of the Day — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami adaptive water sports nonprofit

Catch of the Day

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City Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela visits Shake-A-Leg Miami — story of impact at Shake-A-Leg Miami

New City Commissioner, Miguel Angel Gabela, visits Shake-A-Leg Miami

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