Monthly Archives: June 2013

Hail To Florida’s Manatee Rehab Hospitals

Posted on June 29, 2013 by floridatraveler

Last spring the red tide killed over 300 manatees in Southwest Florida. Fortunately, many people called 1-888-404-3911, the Rescue Manatee Line at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Dozens of volunteers brought sick manatees to one of Florida’s rehab … Continue reading →

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Don’t Blame Mosquitoes For All Summertime Florida Bites

Posted on June 24, 2013 by floridatraveler

You’re at the beach and the sun is pouring down its mid-day rays and you feel a bite on the back of your neck. “Ow, darn Florida mosquitoes!” Sorry, but salt-marsh mosquities with their long striped legs and either golden-brown … Continue reading →

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Hail The Queen of Florida – Our Favorite Snail

Posted on June 19, 2013 by floridatraveler

Conchs are eatable gastropods very popular as a seafood dish in southern Florida and the islands.  People see conch shells on the beach in Florida and don’t identify them with the food. The Queen Conch, also called the pink conch, … Continue reading →

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If It’s Summer It’s Watermelon Time

Posted on June 14, 2013 by floridatraveler

Years ago when I attended FSU I went to a June Watermelon Festival in Chipley (Washington County). I see that after 57 years the Watermelon Festival is still going on strong – this year on June 28-29th. In the winter … Continue reading →

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One Day Florida Will Swath Ship to Havana

Posted on June 1, 2013 by floridatraveler

The Key West Express (photo above) is a high speed catamaran that takes travelers from Fort Myers Beach to Key West in less than four hours. It is presently Florida’s only long distance coastal above-water boat. I am sad to … Continue reading →

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