Monthly Archives: August 2010

There’s nothing a good day of surfing won’t cure…

    …how true is that saying!! This past weekend I was fortunate enough to partake in some of the swell that we received.  I realised while out in the water that it had been over a year since I’d caught some fun waves.  The joys of…

Butterfly Month – Swallowtails

August is Butterfly Month so to celebrate I will showcase a couple different species. Today’s spotlight is on Swallowtails. To the left is a late stage caterpillar Parsleyworm feeding on Bronze fennel. Soon it will find a place to pupate. The…

Flagler’s Finest: Mike Cianciulli

For my second interview I’ve decided to chat with Mike Cianciulli, also known as Chinch.  You may not actually pass him in town very often  these days but you can read about the amazing places he visits as the Managing Editor…

Looking good under pressure

While everyone is running for cover to avoid the heat, there is one native that only likes it sunny. The Galliardia pulchela aka Blanket Flower inhabits roadsides, dunes, and yards alike. Once established they prefer dry conditions, and that is what…

A Memory

Growing up here at the beach I often reminisce about the folks I used to see on a regular basis.  One memory that keeps coming up is of a  man named Magoogle.  This gentleman unfortunately was not enjoying the backside…