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Scarlet's Back!
Our resident Scarlet Ibis is truly a snowbird. She shows up late December/early January and stays until about mid March. Then she's gone, just like most of our neighbors.
Fantastic Winter Shelling!!!
The shelling lately has been "off the charts" We are finding so many wonderful "winter shells" Yes we must admit it is still a little chilly(today's high was 74), but is worth it!!!
Terresa counted 15 dolphins at one time today!!!
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Terresa counted 15 dolphins at one time today!!!
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Final Charter of 2009!!!
It was our afternoon charter on the last day of the year. We were actually heading back into the marina when we spotted another pod of dolphins. These dolphins were not going to let the year end without putting on one final dolphin show to top all shows! AMAZING!!!
The expression on Julie's face tells the story...
The expression on Julie's face tells the story...
Manatees and Cold Weather
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Manatees and cold water just don't do very well together. They cannot take water temperatures much less than 60 degrees for any length of time. Our current water temp here is 54. Average water temp this time of the year is 66. Tomorrow nights low of 31 and Sunday's 32 will push water temps even lower.
Florida's manatees have 10 power plants and 4 warm springs in the area where they can find warmer water. I hope they all made it to those spots. In 1989 61 manatees died during a similar cold spell.
Please think "good thoughts" for our gentle giants during this cold spell.
These manatees are "thermoregulating" at a warm spring named "Blue Spring"
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Manatees and cold water just don't do very well together. They cannot take water temperatures much less than 60 degrees for any length of time. Our current water temp here is 54. Average water temp this time of the year is 66. Tomorrow nights low of 31 and Sunday's 32 will push water temps even lower.
Florida's manatees have 10 power plants and 4 warm springs in the area where they can find warmer water. I hope they all made it to those spots. In 1989 61 manatees died during a similar cold spell.
Please think "good thoughts" for our gentle giants during this cold spell.
These manatees are "thermoregulating" at a warm spring named "Blue Spring"
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Great day of Dolphins and Shelling!!!!
Captain Steve and First Mate Terresa said that this afternoon was simply a gorgeous day in paradise!!!
2009 has been AMAZING and we cannot wait to see what 2010 has in store!!!!
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2009 has been AMAZING and we cannot wait to see what 2010 has in store!!!!
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Cold Weather Brings Big Waves and Great Shelling!!!
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2009 is rapidly coming to a close and the charters are going fantastic!!!
For the last week and a half the weather has been chilly and windy, but the shelling has been phenomenal. Life is Good!
There are still a few mornings and afternoons available if you'd like to check, call 239-839-2109.
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2009 is rapidly coming to a close and the charters are going fantastic!!!
For the last week and a half the weather has been chilly and windy, but the shelling has been phenomenal. Life is Good!
There are still a few mornings and afternoons available if you'd like to check, call 239-839-2109.
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Beautiful Christmas Lights, Florida Style
Merry Christmas from all of us at Sunset Ride!!!
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!!!
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!!!
Huge Dolphin Jump makes Fort Myers Fox 4 Storm Patrol - Twice!!!
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This is so exciting! Our "lucky" dolphin pic that First Mate Terresa took has made the news, twice!!!
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This is so exciting! Our "lucky" dolphin pic that First Mate Terresa took has made the news, twice!!!
Click here to see the first time
Click here to see the second time
Thanks again for viewing the Captain's Blog and please remember to visit us at http://www.sunsetride.com or on Facebook at Sunset Ride Private Charters.
Dolphin up high!!!
A frequently asked question is "can we swim with the dolphins?" Well the answer is no, but often times they get very close to us. Countess times they have splashed water onto our camera lenses. Sometimes it seems as if on purpose.
Terresa truly is the "dolphin whisperer".
She took this picture on our charter this morning with a wonderful family from Minnesota on board. I must say Terresa is quite the photographer lately.
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Terresa truly is the "dolphin whisperer".
to see more dolphin, manatee and charter pics check us out on facebook
or our website at http://www.sunsetride.com
Lover's Key Wedding
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Anyone out there thinking of tying the knot should seriously consider Lover's Key.
Terresa and I had the pleasure of attending Steve and Paula Sizemore's wedding ceremony on Lover's Key the evening of Saturday November 14th 2009.
It was a beautiful ceremony followed by a fantastic barbecue dinner provided by Up-N-Smoke catering and then a whole lot of celebrating.
A storybook setting for a wedding
Beauties on the beach
Everything was just perfect
It was a fantabulous night for a moondance
First mate Terresa enjoying the view
Fires on the beach - one of my favorite things in life
Congratulations Steve and Paula Sizemore
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Anyone out there thinking of tying the knot should seriously consider Lover's Key.
Terresa and I had the pleasure of attending Steve and Paula Sizemore's wedding ceremony on Lover's Key the evening of Saturday November 14th 2009.
It was a beautiful ceremony followed by a fantastic barbecue dinner provided by Up-N-Smoke catering and then a whole lot of celebrating.
A storybook setting for a wedding
Beauties on the beach
Everything was just perfect
It was a fantabulous night for a moondance
First mate Terresa enjoying the view
Fires on the beach - one of my favorite things in life
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