In true Fay style the storm made forecasters frustrated because she won’t play by their rules. They have spent millions on models and forecasting tools, yet the storm is doing pretty much what she wants. I commend the forecasters from the NHC for at least giving Fay some respect over the past few days. Unlike [...]

So far TS Fay has frustrated forecasters since her birth over a week ago. Now she is no exception. They believed she would leave the state near Daytona or Jacksonville. Now it looks like she will be exiting the state over 100 miles from previously forecasted, now it is exiting well south of Melbourne. They [...]

Looks like we may miss the bulk of Fay. We need to still keep an eye on her, but it is looking more like South Western Florida between Naples and Chocolooskee. Will keep all advised.
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Hopefully Fay will avoid the mouth of Tampa Bay. All Florida interests need to pay attention to local advisories and stay tuned for more information. A lot of rain is already moving into South Florida and if the storms slows as is being predicted it could strengthen. Check out our information page on Fay HERE.
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Received an automated call from the HCS Superintendent saying there will be school tomorrow. She also said she would update all parents tomorrow about school Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Well it is looking more and more like Fay maybe visiting us as a Cat 1 or better storm. If you follow Tampa Bay history the worse case scenario for us is to have a storm approach from the mouth of the bay which is exactly what Fay is expected to do. The problem isn’t the winds, it’s the storm surge. Over 3,000,000 people could possibly be affected by this system.

Just when you think it’s safe to go back in the water, TS Fay comes to spoil the day. The forecasted track has Fay either making landfall or passing very close to Tampa as a Cat 1 or possibly Cat 2 hurricane.
We will stay on this and keep everyone updated. Make sure you check out [...]

Further to our original post about the Free Upham movement, the Suncoast Chapter of Surfrider Foundation reports on the results of the last St. Pete City Council Meeting concerning the Geotubes that are destroying the beach and surf at Upham as well as being a public safety concern. The meeting was held on July 22.

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The Florida Security Council is hosting a debate that could change your mind about whether or not it is important for us to win the war against Islamic extremists. Check it out.
WHAT…DEBATE - Dr. M. Zuhdi Jasser and Imam Mohamed Al –Darsani
WHEN…..SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2008, 6:30 to 9:30 pm
WHERE…..EDISON [...]

Many people who know me can tell you that beside my family, politics and religion my greatest passion is surfing. Most people have no idea that surfing can be done in Florida, but it can even here on the West Central Coast. In fact I have been teaching my daughter how to surf over [...]