| David McRee |
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| Beach And Surf Expert |
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| A Bradenton native, David spent nine years photographing and writing about Florida's beaches for his website. He is the author of Florida Beaches: Finding Your Paradise on the Lower Gulf Coast. |
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| David's Blog |
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| Florida Surfers: A Dedicated Crew |
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| August 24, 2008 |
You won't find a more dedicated bunch of surfers anywhere than right here on the Gulf coast of Florida. We take what we can get when it comes to waves, and this week we are getting a lot of sloppy chop from tropical storm Fay. ... more |
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| Pole R Bear's On The Beach |
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| August 18, 2008 |
| I've found a great product that I think all beach lovers can use. I use it every time I set up my beach umbrella.
One of the biggest problems with bringing clothes, towels, camera bags, etc., to the beach is keeping the sand off. How ... more |
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| Florida Nature Beaches Video Now on VISIT FLORIDA! |
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| August 04, 2008 |
Sometimes when I go to the beach I want to get as far away as possible from the noise and commerce of cities and be surrounded by nature and quiet. Florida has plenty of beaches where I can do that.
Florida State Park beaches ... more |
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| Tour Florida's Coast and Beaches DVD |
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| July 26, 2008 |
Wouldn't it be great to take a trip to EVERY beach in Florida without leaving your living room? If Gerald Crosby has his way, you'll be able to do just that.
Gerald has been to all the beaches in Florida with his video camera ... more |
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| Clearwater Debuts New Beach Walk |
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| July 14, 2008 |
| Clearwater Beach has proudly opened its new Beach Walk a full six months ahead of schedule. The $30 million face-lift and redesign of the beach front has created "a winding beach-side promenade with landscaping, unique amenities, improved pedestrian access, and views of Clearwater's award-winning ... more |
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| 140 Loggerhead Sea Turtles Released |
| July 09, 2008 |
Last week, I blogged about the loggerhead sea turtles being named Florida's Official Saltwater Reptile. I thought I'd follow up with some information about how much effort goes into protecting the loggerhead in Florida, along with some good news results.
Recently, 140 young ... more |
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| Loggerhead Turtle: Florida's Official Saltwater Reptile |
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| July 02, 2008 |
As of July 1, 2008, the loggerhead sea turtle has been named the official saltwater reptile of Florida, and now serves as a symbol of Florida, like the 21 other official state symbols, including the alligator and the manatee.
The significance of this is ... more |
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Recent Q & A for David
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| Shells, Nature, Old-fashioned Beach Motel |
| Asked by Claire on August 26, 2008 |
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Q: Here's the challenge: after 4 days at Disney, we are looking to find an old fashioned motel right on the beach for my husband, me and our 2 school age children in early December. Atlantic or Gulf? Weather might not permit swimming, so we need sea shells, shark teeth, and nature that is uniquely Florida - that is our dream. What do you suggest? Thanks!
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| | Conservative Family-Oriented Beaches |
| Asked by Joe on August 25, 2008 |
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Q: Which are the most family-friendly beaches in Florida? We are looking for a beach where no one is topless, nude, or wearing a thong.
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A: Hi Joe, Nudity in any form is generally prohibited (and enforced) on all Florida beaches. Exceptions that I know of are ...read more
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