Come by and visit us today! We’re certain you’ll find something that you’ve never seen before…every visit to Environeers is an ADVENTURE!
Sarasota’s Premier Travel & Adventure Outfitter
Environeers is a locally owned, family business that helps you find the best clothing and gear for any adventure.
Going on a trip? We have friendly staff waiting to help you. Collectively, our team has decades of experience. We provide expert advice and outstanding one-on-one customer service. We help you navigate trip preparation and determine what you truly need…and don’t need…for your trip! Whether you’re going to a local park, traveling in Europe, hiking the Appalachian Trail, going to Africa for Safari, or even going as far as Antarctica, we’ve got what you need to have a GREAT trip!
Our Story
Environeers opened its doors in 1991 as a store for environmentally friendly products. The store was the brainchild of Ann and John Krotec. But John’s thirst for adventure and experience outdoors quickly transformed the store into Sarasota’s go-to place for travel clothing and adventure gear. Word got around and folks from near and far would often visit the shop just to get a feeling of what it was like to be on a trip. Ann and John built a great team of employees with a breadth of experience in the travel and outdoor worlds. It became the destination shop for adventures across the west central coast of Florida. After more than two decades running the store, the Krotecs were ready to move on to new projects. John can now be found running Green Zone Hero, a veteran and military friendly business community.
That is where the Tracht brothers come in. Stan Tracht and John Krotec were friends from middle school – meeting in middle school detention folks (true story!) In 2014, Stan heard that John and Ann were ready to move on from Environeers, so Stan and his brother Carter made an offer the Krotecs couldn’t refuse. Stan and Carter brought a wealth of business experience to Environeers and made sure the underlying mission of providing the best travel clothing and adventure gear remained at the forefront. The awesome employees were very happy with the new owners, and together they continue to grow the store and the products offered.
Join us! Appalachian Trail Club of Florida - ATCF meeting at Environeers! AWESOME GUEST SPEAKER - Two time thru-hiker Steve Adams (Mighty Blue)!!!
6:30 PM on Mon, March 20. ![]()
Steve is a fantastic speaker with tons experience. He’ll be presenting “The Adventure of a Lifetime”, observations he has made from his two (2!!) thru-hikes of the AT, lessons learned, as well as pics, anecdotes & tips. ![]()
Steve is also the creator of the Hiking Radio Network - hikingradionetwork.com - where he publishes “Mighty Blue on the AT” - a podcast including fantastic interviews with hikers on the AT and other long hiking trails.![]()
Steve will be returning fresh from his presentation at the AT Kick Off at Amicalola Falls on 3/5/23. ![]()
Bring your questions for the Q and A at the end! ![]()
AND BRING A CHAIR! Limited chairs at the store. ![]()
Next month’s meeting will be on Monday April 17 at 6:30pm, and the presenter will be Greg Fisher. He will speak on his recent trip hiking trips on the Colorado Trail and Florida Trail. Great meetings all around!
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Hiking Radio Network
hikingradionetwork.com
Hiking buddys SRQ is organizing a hike for tomorrow! (Sun, Mar 5). They are a private FB group but you can search them and request to join! Elizabeth Pickett Gray can also provide more details. Should be a great day for it! ... See MoreSee Less
Another local group organizing a hike in March!![]()
https://meetup.com/florida-adventures-and-explorer…
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Hickory Hammock 8.8 Miles out and back trail, Sun, Mar 5, 2023, 9:00 AM | Meetup
www.meetup.com
**Hickory Hammock Wildlife - this 8.8-mile out-and-back trail near Lorida, Florida. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 31 min tSaturday Hike! Hosted by the Appalachian Trail Club of Florida - ATCF! ... See MoreSee Less