I dropped a nice thick coat of basecoat and cold water wax on it. I think I’ve had enough of this conservation of wax thing. A thick coat is the only way to start off a season.
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Double Rainbow from Summer Storms (Pictures Added)
There’s something especially unique about the thunderstorms we experience during the summer. These big fluffy white clouds with gnarly dark thunderstorms underneath are breathtaking. The storms are so visually stunning that their appearance becomes a hallmark of summers in Florida. It’s important to note that what could be viewed as a disadvantage when comparing seasons should in fact be viewed as one of summers best qualities. These little clusters of energy can be exciting and even create completely cemetrical rainbows with the double rainbow flare. Summer storms make summer what it is, and summer in Florida wouldn’t be the same without them.
Red Tide is Engulfing West Florida
Red tide is really bad right now in southwest Florida. According to reporting by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission and the University of South Florida, the concentrations of the bacteria called red tide are at high levels on the beaches. Qualitative and quantitative data from a variety of sources are being distributed by these outlets.
At the moment we’re not feeling the effects of this red tide on the northern beaches. We’re still in the dead heat of the summer, so the multiplication of the bacteria which is fueled by heat isn’t expected to slow any time soon. If this red tide does continue, and if we get a decent storm or a south flow the red tide could be sent up towards the west central Florida beaches. Any potentially significant storm is at least a week and a half out.
Reports from county officials in southwest Florida and secondary reports from Florida Fish and Wildlife officials are listing tons of red tide affected dead fish being cleared from the beaches. It’s a real mess down there right now.
If a big storm comes into the gulf, I wouldn’t recommend a trip down to Venice. Consider that the abundance of red tide bacteria is at high levels there. Of course, it was like this last year. People still decided to make the trip down there to surf the jetties. It’s not going to kill you, but if the red tide is really intense you could find that breathing without coughing is somewhat difficult. Check out this August 3rd red tide incidence status report.