A Decade in Florida: A Journey of Self-Discovery

A Decade in Florida: A Journey of Self-Discovery Ten years ago, I traded the rugged 6,590-foot peaks of mountain life for the flat, sea-level expanse of Florida. It’s been an odd yet profoundly insightful journey—one that has undeniably shaped me for the better. The hardest part hasn’t been the move itself, nor adjusting to the humid air or the relentless … Read More

What is the “Great Sargassum Bloom”?

3/12/2023 /// Venice, Florida /// What is the Great Sargassum Bloom? UPDATE 3/16/2023 What is the great Atlantic Sargassum belt? Sargassum is a large, leafy brown seaweed that’s abundant in the ocean. Its ability to float comes from the small berrylike orbs sprouting from the plant — gas-filled structures mostly containing oxygen. The seaweed tends to bob around in island-like masses that … Read More