Upham Beach

Flaws Discovered in USF Study on Upham Beach Erosion Control

February 17, 2011

That erosion is a problem on Upham Beach is not in dispute. However, proposed solutions have created an extended debate. Upham Beach is located at the northern end of St. Pete Beach, which is on an island otherwise known as Long Key. A narrow pass, called “Blind Pass,” separates Upham Beach from Treasure Island to [...]

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First Big Cold Front of the Season

November 4, 2010

I took a walk on Upham Beach this evening in hopes of seeing a dramatic sunset. The sky turned out to be cloudier than I expected as the season’s first strong cold front swept through the state. Although it was nearly dark, I managed to capture this image of a funnel cloud forming out over [...]

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Barrier Islands Gazette Publishes BeachHunter Photo

November 24, 2008

Shawn Goldberg recently wrote an article for the Barrier Islands Gazette regarding the upcoming (Fall 2009) renourishment project scheduled for Upham Beach and Treasure Island. The article is titled More Sand to Bury the Problem. Mr. Goldberg called me and asked for the use of one of my photos of the erosion on Upham Beach. [...]

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Upham Beach Litter Problem

August 24, 2008

Upham Beach has a SERIOUS litter problem. Every time I’ve been to Upham Beach this summer I’ve encountered a shameful amount of plastic and paper litter. I’m not talking about one or two items here and there. Everybody can make the mistake of leaving a small piece of trash behind on rare occasions. I’m talking [...]

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Surfrider’s Upham Beach Cleanup

July 26, 2008

Suncoast Surfrider Foundation members and supporters defied the heat and blazing sun Saturday morning July 26th to pick up litter on Upham Beach. Cigarette butts were everywhere, as well as various plastic bottles, bags, paper products, etc. It was observed by many people who frequent Upham Beach (myself included) that much of the trash comes [...]

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Closest Beach to Orlando

July 7, 2008

[ I took this photo while standing on the Cocoa Beach Pier looking north south. ] I get lots of questions like this: “We are going to be in Orlando for a week to take the family to Disney World. We would also like to take a day and drive to the beach. What is [...]

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Free Upham! Surfrider Wants Geotube Removal

June 21, 2008

Saturday, June 21st, 2008, a dedicated and concerned group of members from the local chapter of the Surfrider Foundation assembled quietly at Upham Beach under the watchful eye of nearby condominium owners and a single police officer who appeared briefly, to protest the beach erosion control tactics of Pinellas County. [Mike and Jessica pictured above] [...]

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