Ever Changing Sands of the Florida Gulf Coast

Ever Changing Sands of the Florida Gulf Coast

Beaches on the move The beaches along the Florida Gulf Coast are among the best loved beaches in America. The soft white sand is soothing to the feet and glows brightly in the sunshine. The pleasant nature of the sand makes the beaches famous, and the area has become a favorite vacation destination. What visitors […]

Explore the Gulf Coast Dolphin Trail

Explore the Gulf Coast Dolphin Trail

Dolphin Sculptures at Pier 60 Clearwater Beach On your Clearwater Beach vacation you will surely notice a host of painted dolphin sculptures prominently displayed along roadways, on sidewalks, and in storefronts. The dolphins are a project created by Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce, the City of Clearwater, and the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. The display was […]

Never Confuse a Bayou with a Backwater Again

Never Confuse a Bayou with a Backwater Again

Need to Know Info for your Florida Vacation Planning a Florida vacation? You might want to be able to talk to the natives on their own terms. What terms are we talking about? Florida is known for its greenery and flowers. In fact, the word Florida comes from the Spanish word for flowers or flowery. […]

Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

What is Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park? Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is home to a variety of animals native to the state of Florida. The park is home to a many rescued animals, along with its other exhibits. The animals are displayed in open areas which make viewing easy. The park walkways wind among […]

Johns Pass

Johns Pass

What is Johns Pass? John’s Pass is a fun tourist stop along the waterway known as John’s Pass. According to local history, it was created by a hurricane in the mid 1800’s, when the storm rearranged the shoreline, forming a new opening into the bay. Today the bay is known as Boca Ciega Bay, with […]

Fishing Charter Hotspots on the Florida Gulf Coast

Fishing Charter Hotspots on the Florida Gulf Coast

Fishing the Gulf of Mexico Fishing the Gulf of Mexico is lots of fun. While this blog is about charters, be aware that you can also fish from beaches, piers, causeways, and other great locations. Wading into the coastal waterways is popular, especially in Clearwater Harbor or St. Joseph Sound. Our coasts are very shallow, […]