Veterans enjoy peace of Sarasota Bay through guided kayak outing

Edwin Cintron said PTSD from his time in the Air Force makes it hard for him to leave the house sometimes, but on Saturday morning, he and a handful of other veterans were on Sarasota Bay paddling kayaks in perfect 70-degree weather.

The water, the people and the experience is healing for him.

“I deal with depression, so I come out here to relax and mingle with other veterans because I feel at ease when talking to other veterans,” Cintron said. “They kind of understand what you’re going through. That’s why this program is important.”…

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