Death, distruction, & new arrivals

Although we have heard about manatees hit by power boats it is sad when it happens in front of your home. De Anne had to call in a manatee injured in Blind Pass. The Sarasota Police promptly responded and biologists from Mote Aquarium joined in a failed rescue attempt.

One police officer shed his gun belt, vest, and shirt for a closer look.

On Siesta Beach a Catalina sailboat went aground in high winds. If you are going to go aground it might as well be on the 2017 best beach in America, and a short walk from many bars and restaurants.

A New year's trip to Virginia Beach to visit the newest family member Robert Logan White.

Tomorrow we flee the cold weather of south Florida to spend a month in St. Croix Virgin Islands. We expect no sympathy from our northern friends for what we call cold down here.