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Photo: Clear Gulf of Mexico waters on Longboat Key, Florida

Photos: Anna Maria & Longboat Key Beaches

I took a drive out to Bradenton Beach, Longboat Key, and Lido today. I’m working on an update to my Florida Gulf Beach access guidebook. I originally had 1,100 copies printed and my book inventory is now down to about 25 copies. So I’ve got to get cracking! Just thought I’d like to share some […]

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Beer Can Island Isolated by Erosion

BeachHunter Visits Longboat Key from David McRee on Vimeo. Posted by David McRee on BlogTheBeach.com. Scroll down for slide show of Longboat Key and Beer-Can Island beaches. It used to be easy to walk to Beer Can Island on the northern tip of Longboat Key. Now, severe beach erosion has made it difficult to get […]

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The sun sets over Perico Bay in Bradenton, Florida. Photo copyright Lisa W.

Rainbows and Sunsets Over the Islands

Posted by David McRee at BlogTheBeach.com Lisa W. loves the beach and occasionally sends me photos from her vacations. Sometimes I think she spends more time at the beach than I do, even though she lives in another state. One of the most wonderful times to be on the beach is right after a rain. […]

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