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Beaches are open in Florida now. I took a ride on Sunday to see if the beaches might be thronged with people. They weren't so crowded around here, perhaps because rain was predicted.

I stopped my car and snapped a quick picture of this stretch of beach. You can see that the sky was quite cloudy, but just look at the color of the water!


The Gulf is gorgeous starting in March. Unfortunately some are predicting earlier hurricane season because of climate change. We have started having afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

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  1. Linda ReederMay 26, 2020 at 10:45 PM

    That turquoise water is beautiful. Will you stay for the storm season?

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  2. Jenn JilksMay 27, 2020 at 7:22 AM

    We need rain, but we're in a heat wave now. I've the air conditioner on!

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  3. Arkansas PattiMay 27, 2020 at 9:07 AM

    Love that vacant beach. I just calls to me. Am glad it wasn't swarming with people.

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  4. MaebemeMay 27, 2020 at 9:17 AM

    How pretty, I do so love the color of the ocean! Take care and stay well.

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  5. TomMay 27, 2020 at 9:34 AM

    One thing I love about Florida -- you see some great skies.

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  6. gigi-hawaiiMay 27, 2020 at 12:41 PM

    That is a very pretty photo. I like the color of the water. Yes, hurricane season is coming up, starting in June.

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  7. Granny AnnieMay 29, 2020 at 1:43 PM

    You should be proud of how Florida has handled the beach openings. To bad Missouri couldn't take a lesson from Florida.

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