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Construction and Renovation, Saint Petersburg, Sea Shells, Surf's Up Surf Report

Surf’s Up Surf Report: 5:30pm, Thursday at Treasure Island

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The Surf’s Up Surf Report :

Beach re-nourishment continues on the long time surf spot Upham, a spot that was once a point-like wave that wrapped around the artificial structure in place to hold up the touristy building’s proclaimed front yard. Sand being pulled from offshore is being pumped into the beaches. Rocks are being piled up on the beach around a rock placeholder.  It’s a beach project like no other. Only like the previously identical one at Honeymoon Island, of course. What should you think of all this? Continue reading Surf’s Up Surf Report: 5:30pm, Thursday at Treasure Island →

Adverse Weather, Community News, Opinion

Barrier Islands Renourishment Project

Another renourishment project is scheduled to begin in the coming months along a large portion of the Pinellas County beaches. The project which is anticipated to cost 31.8 million dollars, funded jointly by the county, the state, and federal government, is likely to be awarded Continue reading Barrier Islands Renourishment Project →

Surf Forecasts

Gulf Coast Surf Forecast: Two More Surf Producing Cold Fronts within the Next Week.

Well, it’s the end of April.  We’re seeing record high temperatures, and a surprisingly high frequency of cold fronts.  Something seems out of wack, but hey, I’ll take it.  It’s very unusual to be seeing this frequency of fronts this late in the surfing season.  The surf forecast is looking great for the upcoming week. Continue reading Gulf Coast Surf Forecast: Two More Surf Producing Cold Fronts within the Next Week. →