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Category Archives: environment
FLORIDA CREATURES: Friend or Foe
Part Two: On The Land With so many people moving into Florida from large Northern cities, I am often asked questions about the wildlife of Florida and whether they will encounter dangerous situations in their new surroundings. I must confess … Continue reading
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FLORIDA CREATURES Friend or Foe?
PART ONE: In the Waters of Florida With so many people moving into Florida from large Northern cities, I am often asked questions about the wildlife of Florida and whether they will encounter dangerous situations in their new surroundings. I … Continue reading
The Dumbest Things People Say About Hurricanes
Well, hurricane season came early this year to Florida. As I sit in my home office gathering information to see how close Elsa comes to Tampa Bay, I have a lot of images of past storms flash into my mind. … Continue reading
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The Perfect Trip To Boost Christmas Spirit: Bok Tower and Gardens
The Christmas season can be a time of nervous energy and open tension. It is a time when if you live in Florida, you may get a lot of visitors, both families and friends. It is also a time when … Continue reading
Florida “Under The Sea” Is A Vacation Experience
Underwater Vehicles in Florida Due to the sensitivity and depth of Florida’s reefs and poor visibility in most coastal area, Florida does not have the underwater submarine tours found in the Hawaiian Islands and in Catalina Island, California. Florida is … Continue reading
Florida’s Often Undervalued Gem: Charlotte Harbor
Recently I attended a convention in Punta Gorda, the town where my family first moved to Florida in the 1960’s. The waterfront devastated by category 4 Hurricane Charley in August of 2004 has not only been rebuilt, it has been … Continue reading
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The Hurricane That Killed and Flooded Florida
The devastating flooding in the Carolinas due to the huge hurricane reminded me of Florida’s most dramatic flooding crisis. It may seem strange to some of you since Florida is so flat and its rivers seem to flow slowly. Ninety … Continue reading
My Favorite Florida Drives: INDIAN RIVER LAGOON
This is part of a series of driving tours I will present in the next few months with an emphasis on Florida’s natural beauty, historic architecture, and attractions. Most people vacation in Orlando, Daytona Beach, or Central Florida visit the John … Continue reading
Snorkeling In Florida Is A Recreation Bonanza For All Ages
I never appreciated snorkeling when I was a kid and scuba diving seemed an impossibility to be with my poor eyesight. Ironically, now after cataract surgery I can see underwater as an old coot better than when I was in … Continue reading
A Salute To Those Caring For Florida’s Damaged Wildlife
All polls indicate that besides the sun and the beaches, visitors and residents alike admire Florida’s tropical environment which includes wildlife and plants. With twenty million residents, several million snowbirds, and over one hundred million visitors there is less and … Continue reading