Swim advisory updates for Daytona Beach
Health officials lifted a swim advisory that had been issued for the water near the beach at International Speedway Boulevard (U.S. 92) in Daytona Beach. However, two other advisories for beaches in...
View ArticleSwimming advisory for Daytona Beach Shores area
Volusia health officials posted a warning for swimmers in the area near the Florida Shores Boulevard beach approach in Daytona Beach Shores. That’s south of Daytona Beach proper right by Frank Rendon...
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Volusia’s Marine Science Center offering Bird Fest on Saturday
Ludmilla Lelis/Orlando Sentinel The Marine Science Center in Ponce Inlet will hold its sixth annual Bird Fest on Saturday. Visitors can learn about bird migration, watch a free-flying raptor...
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The Atlantic, just for the birds ….
The current beach report shows the ocean temperature at about 50 degrees. And of course, with the winter weather, and the brisk sea breeze, the only ones out at the beach are the regulars – the...
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Volunteer work at Marine Science Center wins man a free cruise
Most days, you can find Jim Longstreet at the Marine Science Center in Ponce Inlet, volunteering his time to help the sea turtle rehab and the seabird rehab programs. “Retirement is great. I paddle...
View ArticleWeekend outlook: waiting for better beach weather
I’ve gotten out of my regular habit of the weekend beach outlooks, but it’s been hard to get motivated when the weather is only fair enough for the hardiest of sea salts. If it’s not cold, it’s rainy...
View ArticleBeach outlook for the weekend
Looks like another promising weekend for the beach. Perhaps winter is finally behind us in Florida. Crowds are starting to build at the beach, said Volusia County Capt. Tammy Marris. As beach driving...
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Turtle Day celebrated at Marine Science Center on Saturday
2010 Orlando Sentinel file photo This Saturday is the 9th annual Turtle Day at the Marine Science Center in Volusia County. Turtle Day festivities, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., include several...
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No beach nests: shorebirds take to rooftops
photo by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Shorebirds, unable to nest on beaches (where condos have taken over their old habitat and where there are too many people and other...
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