A typical Florida summer will be hot and humid.  Thank goodness we have some of the most beautiful beaches; otherwise, summers would be unbearable.  When the temperature rises, so does the temperature of the Gulf waters.  Unfortunately, so does the temperature of the sand.  You’ll often see a beach-goer enjoying a relaxing and refreshing dip, […]

Longboat Key is nestled between Sarasota and Bradenton on an 11 mile barrier island that sits in the Gulf Coast.  
Like many beach towns in the Gulf, Longboat offers miles of white-sandy beaches.  However, unlike many beach towns in the Gulf, Longboat Key is a private beach. You can still find public beaches.  Some even offer […]

St. George Island is located in the Gulf Coast. It’s an unspoiled 28 mile barrier island that jets out of the peninsula, near Apalachicola and Tallahassee.  The beauty of St. George Island is that you can enjoy a relaxing day in its practically deserted beaches.  Also, since St. George Island is part of the Emerald […]