Tag: Aquatics

Coastal Residents Looking for Safe New Homes

Finding the right residence can be an exceptionally challenging activity, especially during this summer of excessively high demand. There are so many features and factors for the prospective occupant to consider, especially if not the original owner. The home has to have the necessary space and the other amenities suitable for the new owner’s position…Read more

The Apex of the Sunshine State’s Native Wildlife

The warming weather and lengthening days of late winter/early spring instigate a variety of events, both natural and otherwise. The frenetic spring break traffic heading to sunny coastal spots is one example of “otherwise”. The emergence of dormant plants can be credited to the natural cycle, and local reptiles are more active, too. In addition…Read more

The Majesty of Fishing From the Skies

Living in panhandle Florida has a variety of exceptional benefits. The natural environment is a feature that visitors travel great distances to experience and enjoy during their leisure periods. While some residents may take this advantage for granted after a while, a short stopover to another part of the state or country helps put this…Read more

Amazing Living Fossils Roaming Below the Waves

The pace of 21st century life continues to accelerate unabated. There seems to be an unending stream of new, improved, and enhanced products and services at every sunrise. The stress and expense it takes on the citizenry is difficult to gauge and measure. The adjustment may be as simple as a change in a food…Read more

Flyers That Almost Fell to Flighty Fashion

Recent winter weather in the northern latitudes of the USA and other countries has made panhandle Florida look even better. Blizzards, snow drifts, avalanches and the like make north Florida, with its relatively mild temperatures, appear as a paradise. Still there is plenty of patchy white in the environment. The sugar white sands, as well…Read more

The Importance of Not Jumping to Conclusions

A mistaken identity can cause an assortment of problems, especially for the subject of the incorrect assumption. The misidentified individual may be credited with negative attributes which have no basis in reality. In fiction, a plot about erroneous identification has delivered many hours of entertainment for the readers. Even Hollywood has used the falsely accused…Read more

The Sunshine State’s Fine Feathered Fishing Experts

Living near coastal north Florida has a variety of exceptional benefits. The natural environment is a feature many visitors travel great distances to experience and enjoy when they have leisure days to spend in a calm location. While some residents may take this advantage for granted after a while, a short stopover to another part…Read more

The Good and Bad of Flocking Together

Having family nearby can be a mixed blessing. Ideally, they will be supportive and helpful even in the most challenging times. The relatives will know all the problems present, given their immediacy and interest. If threats materialize, aid is assured and assistance from the family is promptly rendered. The downside is these close kin likely compete…Read more

Dam Experts: Beavers in the Sunshine State

While there are a number of native wild creatures which appreciate a river or lakeside residence, one in particular has it as their only choice. Beavers, the relatively big semiaquatic native rodents with spatula-like tails, will always set up house keeping on a freshwater body. Only two beaver species still exist. The North American beaver…Read more

The Surly Snappers of the Panhandle

There is always one in every family. No matter how affable the members and congenial the reputation, there is always one who is a chronic challenge to cope with in any situation. It may be the odd uncle who always ruins family events with confrontational behavior, or a sibling whose passive-aggressive conduct calls the motive…Read more