Manatee Rescue after Hurricane Hermine leaves them stranded on a golf course!
Florida is home to an estimated 6,250 manatees. They’re also known as “sea cows”. You can learn more about manatees or become a supporter by adopting a manatee through the Save The Manatee Club. If you have time during your visit to the area, visit the manatees at Homosassa Springs. The video below is worth […]
So A Sand Dollar Walks Into A (Sand) Bar
In late summer 2016 we were swimming off Treasure Island’s beach near The Shack and we came across a colossal bed of sand dollars. Or, as I was later to learn, an urban dwelling of sand dollars that may have stretched for miles (yes miles!) across the sandy ocean floor. I’ve had a lot of […]
Pinellas Farmers Markets
A more thorough post on the area’s Farmers Markets is forthcoming, but for now here is a snapshot of local farmers markets. You’ll find everything from creative breads to veggies and fruits to jewelry and seafood. Some markets are only seasonal, while others operate year-round. Please make a note of the dates and times. But […]
Options for Getting Around in Gulfport Florida Without a Car!
Sometimes, you just don’t want a car. Maybe you’re planning on enjoying a night out without having to find your way around or worrying about having a glass of wine with dinner. Other times you’re appalled by how much they want for a rental car. Or perhaps your SO is playing a round of GOLF […]
What’s the Fuss About Smoked Fish Spread?
I love fish spread. And I want you to love it, too. Now that my motives are clear, I hope you’ll read on for “Splashy Ventures’ guide to Fish Spread” – my extensively researched (and taste-tested) manifesto for fully enjoying this Florida favorite. Below you’ll find a dash of history, a restaurant and retail “hit […]
The perils of buying bottled water
Waste caused by bottled water is a huge problem and growing. We try to do our part with our rentals and eliminate as much waste as much as possible. One huge component of our landfills and oceans are plastic water bottles. See the story about the GPGB – That’s the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch” here. […]
How far is it from Gulfport to the resorts on St Pete Beach?
St Pete Beach has resorts all the way from Pass-A-Grille to the southern tip of Treasure Island. Most of these are along Gulf Blvd. It is 3.7 miles from most of our rentals in Gulfport, to the center of St Pete Beach and Upham Beach near Corey Ave. PCI and Tradewinds are just south of […]
