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Baby Gator Alert

January 26, 2017January 29, 2017 Stephanie Panlasigui

Nothing makes you think of Florida like alligators do. Scaly, toothy, and unblinking predators capable of growing to 11 feet in length, the American Alligator seems to be of a completely different era. In fact, the living species dates back in … Continue reading Baby Gator Alert

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Reptiles of Sound Park

June 14, 2016 Erika Zambello

I am a huge fan of suburban parks. Though they are usually small, they provide great opportunities for people to enjoy green space, while providing bits of habitat to native creatures. Sound Park in Fort Walton Beach, FL only covers … Continue reading Reptiles of Sound Park

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Gulf to Table along the Florida Coast

April 10, 2016May 10, 2016 Erika Zambello

Most people have heard of “farm to table,” a local food movement aimed at delivering high quality, fresh ingredients straight to consumers (often at restaurants). In coastal communities bordering the Gulf of Mexico, a new movement is taking shape: Gulf … Continue reading Gulf to Table along the Florida Coast

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Cobb’s Landing in Fort Pierce, FL

April 8, 2016April 5, 2016 Mary Zambello

There’s nothing that screams vacation more than stopping in for a cold drink at a waterfront Tikibar, after perusing the local farmers market at the Fort Pierce City Marina, Florida. Continue reading Cobb’s Landing in Fort Pierce, FL

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Being a Naturalist on Florida’s East River

March 24, 2016March 24, 2016 Erika Zambello

In a previous post for the Duke Nicholas School of the Environment, I discussed the downside to ecological awareness, i.e. an enhanced knowledge of environmental destruction and the guilt and frustration that goes with it. However, there’s an equally important … Continue reading Being a Naturalist on Florida’s East River

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Clear Water in Crystal River, Florida

March 22, 2016March 22, 2016 Nikkita Mehta

While last visiting my parents, I found myself heading to Crystal River, Florida. We took a tour to the Three Sisters Springs – a refuge for West Indian Manatees in the winter. The manatees (~500 last winter) come to the … Continue reading Clear Water in Crystal River, Florida

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Surf Fishing in Florida Waves

March 7, 2016March 7, 2016 Erika Zambello

Florida is a popular place for saltwater fishing. Visitors and locals alike take charter boats to deep sea fishing spots, or cruise the bays looking for tell-tale signs of their aquatic targets. Fewer people fly-fish, but the shallow sand flats … Continue reading Surf Fishing in Florida Waves

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Lizards of Hillsborough River State Park

January 16, 2016January 16, 2016 Erika Zambello

As the new blogger for the Florida State Parks system, I have been travelling to different state parks to describe what it’s like to visit them for the first time. Usually I’m on the look-out for different bird species, but … Continue reading Lizards of Hillsborough River State Park

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Oak Tree Nature Park and the Importance of Suburban Green Space

January 11, 2016January 11, 2016 Erika Zambello

It was Sunday afternoon, the sun was shining, and I had a decision to make. I had about three hours of daylight before the winter sun set – where did I want to spend it? The local state parks were … Continue reading Oak Tree Nature Park and the Importance of Suburban Green Space

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A Great Blue Heron Eats a Plastic Shark: Pollution in Our Oceans

December 22, 2015December 23, 2015 Erika Zambello

I’ve read many articles about the plastic floating and/or dumped into oceans around the world. Nat Geo published an article in February about the eight million tons of plastic that ends up in the oceans every year, Forbes reports that … Continue reading A Great Blue Heron Eats a Plastic Shark: Pollution in Our Oceans

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Searching for Rare Birds in Okaloosa County

November 16, 2015November 16, 2015 Erika Zambello

The search for the rare and uncommon has driven humans for millennia. We want things we feel are hard to find, like diamonds or truffles. Birders are no different, and rare bird sightings often cause a tizzy in the local, … Continue reading Searching for Rare Birds in Okaloosa County

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Creating an Artificial Reef off the Emerald Coast

November 8, 2015November 9, 2015 Erika Zambello

The creation of artificial reefs has become more and more popular off the coast of the Florida Panhandle, also known as the Emerald Coast. Concrete and metal are placed on the sandy bottom, following a lengthy application process with both … Continue reading Creating an Artificial Reef off the Emerald Coast

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