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Secret Beaches
July 11 , 2008
Beaches are in no short supply here in
Florida , but have you been to some of the out of the way ones? The ones that aren’t tourist lined with palm trees and massive hotels?
It’s easy to pass by these towns, but you need to keep them on their radar!
Delray Beach,
South Florida
With beautifully preserved dunes and wide sand beaches hidden behind tangled arches of sea grapes,
Delray Beach is a secret gem! Locals love the kite boarding and you can find novices and experienced kite boarders on most days! The town is full of cool boutiques and European-style sidewalk bistros on
Atlantic Avenue
giving a trendy yet down to earth attitude!
Sebastian
Inlet ,
Space
Coast
Fishermen have long been lured to Sebastian Inlet State Park, where daily hauls off the pier - snook, redfish and mackerel are often more impressive than what the boats bring in from offshore.
Beach lovers will be as thrilled as their pier-fishing counterparts! The 3-mile stretch of pristine ocean and beaches give a perfect place to relax by the waves. And speaking of waves, paddle out a bit and you’re sure to catch some decent sized ones! The
Space
Coast has long been known for its amazing surfing, especially during the winter months! . Nature loves will adore the sea turtle nesting area and ability to spot bottlenose dolphins and manatees in the park's waters.
Atlantic
Beach ,
Jacksonville
While most consider
Atlantic
Beach more residential in nature (which is true), the Beaches here are lined with wildflowers and antebellum homes rather than the towering condos and chain hotels you'd find to the south.
Those who enjoy bike riding will find the sand wide and packed enough for pedaling at low tide, while the surfers gather to the north near May Port Naval Station, where one of the best breaks on Florida's northeast coast lies.
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Ship ablaze
July 10 , 2008
cutty sark fire london
Twenty fire trucks doused a massive blaze aboard a cargo ship Saturday night, and authorities reported all nine crew members were safely evacuated.
At 8:12 p.m., city of Miami and Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue officials responded to the call of the ship on fire at 2974 S. River Dr.
The ship, Atlantic, was carrying cars, mattresses and bicycles and ultimately headed to Haiti. It was loaded with 6,000 gallons of fuel -- making it difficult to immediately determine the cause of the fire, said Lt. Ignatius Carroll, of the Miami Fire Department.
One of the crew members first spotted the fire and the crew tried -- but failed -- to extinguish it. Authorities were interviewing them late Saturday.
Source Miami Herald
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Go Scuba
July 10 , 2008
In search of Scuba
There’s no better place in the world (ok, that might be an exaggeration, but you know what I mean) to scuba and snorkel than
Florida ! But with so many places and possibilities, how do you choose where to go?
Unlike scuba, snorkeling requires little more than some fins, a mask and a snorkel! Just about everyone who can swim can also snorkel. Getting certified in diving allows you to go deeper than the surface and see even more.
We’ve mentioned it before, and here we will again- the
John
Pennekamp
Coral
Reef
State Park is the first underwater park in the , and covers nearly 70 nautical miles! While the mangrove swamps and tropical hammocks in the park’s upland areas offer visitors a unique experience, it is the coral reefs and their associated marine life that bring most visitors to the park, and bring snorkelers and scuba divers in droves!
Henry Flagler's railroad to Key West turned the remote island of Bahia Honda Key into a tropical destination worthy of a
Caribbean lifestyle! Today, the island is home to one of
Florida 's southernmost state parks, known for beautiful beaches, magnificent sunsets, and excellent snorkeling. The park's concession rents kayaks and snorkeling gear and offers boat trips to the reef for snorkeling excursions.
Biscayne
National Park near
Miami is the ideal place to celebrate the International Year of the Reef! Within sight of downtown
Miami , Biscayne protects a rare combination of clear waters, lush islands, and wildlife infused coral reefs. Explore over 10,000 years of history, from pirates and shipwrecks to pineapple farmers and presidents. Snorkeling is common and many excursions will take you to the ideal places to get terrific views of marine life and history.
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