Anna Maria Island

Why Buy A New Refrigerator

Mike — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:06:07 +0000

Why do you need to buy a new refrigerator if the present one is still running after thirty years? Quieter cooling systems and energy efficiency are important features of new refrigerators. Certainly, we would save a lot of money in our annual electric bill if we had a new refrigerator. One real reason to think twice before replacing an old refrigerator is the fact that the life span of new refrigerators is so much shorter. Related posts:

An Easy Plant for the Anna Maria Island Landscape The large crinum lily, also called the spider lily, is...
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Anna Maria Island Unlikely to be Affected by Oil Spill

Mike — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:14:19 +0000

Many islanders are breathing a sigh of relief after a recent computer model used by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted only a very low probability of oil or tar balls from the Deepwater Horizon reaching Anna Maria Island. Related posts:

Oil Spill Meeting at Anna Maria Island Community Center The pristine beauty of Anna Maria Island’s beautiful clean white-sand...
Tropical Storm Fay Detours Around Anna Maria Island All eyes were on the tropics this week as a...
Anna Maria Island Beach Update: Still No Oil Here The oil from BP’s drilling disaster is still spewing almost...

Anna Maria Island Beach Update: Still No Oil Here

Mike — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:22:14 +0000

The oil from BP’s drilling disaster is still spewing almost 400 miles to the northwest of Anna Maria Island, but it still has not reached our beautiful white beaches. Related posts:

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Oil Spill Meeting at Anna Maria Island Community Center

Mike — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 23:06:32 +0000

The pristine beauty of Anna Maria Island’s beautiful clean white-sand beaches is something that thousands of local people and visitors care very much about. Although the oil spill occurred almost 400 miles from our beaches, and although there is no oil near our shores, it is worth being prepared to act in case the oil comes our way. Related posts:

Anna Maria Island Unlikely to be Affected by Oil Spill Many islanders are breathing a sigh of relief after a...
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Anna Maria Island Bridge Rehab Meeting Public Meeting: Thursday, January 17, 2008, 5 – 7pm Saint...

What Not to Collect on Anna Maria Island: Live Sand Dollars

Mike — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 10:44:03 +0000

Sand dollars are not beautiful when they are alive. Their whiteness comes only after the outer layer of skin and small spines has disappeared. It is the endoskeleton that is beautiful. I’m sure trying to clean a live sand dollar is not worth the smelly effort. It makes no sense to kill these creatures. Related posts:

The Clean Beaches of Anna Maria Island For those who love beauty, removing ugly trash should be...
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One of Bradenton’s Best Doctors

Mike — Thu, 27 May 2010 10:15:23 +0000

There is one area of medicine in which I feel very confident that there are some outstanding doctors: ophthalmology. In particular, Dr. Dana Weinkle has demonstrated his competence, ethics and kindness in a variety of ways in the ten years he has taken care of my eyes. Related posts:

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2010 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast

Mike — Tue, 18 May 2010 21:47:56 +0000

The official start to the Atlantic Hurricane Season is June 1st. Now is a good time to make preparations for an emergency evacuation and formulate your disaster plan, check your insurance, storm shutters, and put together emergency supplies. Related posts:

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Cruising Tropical Seas

Mike — Sun, 09 May 2010 11:41:21 +0000

The other day we were cruising in a very stiff breeze. Gusts registered at 30 knots. We managed to eat our delicious Cuban sandwiches prepared by the ‘Havana Cabana’. The water was such brilliant turquoise. I wondered what caused the color of tropical seas. Related posts:

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Manatee Watching on Anna Maria Island

Mike — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:22:57 +0000

It is a huge privilege to get to see manatees in the wild on Anna Maria Island. Especially considering the fact that they probably will be extinct within the next hundred years. Related posts:

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Space Shuttle Launch View from Anna Maria Island

Mike — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:52:02 +0000

From Anna Maria Island, one of the most awesome views is the launch of a space shuttle. Related posts:

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