Turtles Released on Cape San Blas, 

Excited and Ready to Return to the Gulf of Mexico

Roni with CSB neighbor Kay and rescued turtle

We've been regular visitors to Cape San Blas for over 15 years. We bought A Tropical Breeze in August of 2002 and during all of that time I have never seen a turtle laying eggs on the beach or the eggs hatching. This past weekend, Rob and I were fortunate to be on the Cape during the release of over 300 turtles that were rescued from St Joe Bay earlier this month due to the cold temperatures. The turtle release had a great turnout and was an event I will never forget.

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Rob and Roni Pridemore at turtle release

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December’s Insider Tip: Don’t bring firewood from home

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At a Tropical Breeze on Cape San Blas, building a bonfire while the sun is setting is one of our very favorite activities and definitely leaves a big impression on guests, since so few beaches allow campfires on the beach. This tip took me by surprise so I wanted to be sure to share with all future guests.

From VisitGulf.com: Gathering around a campfire at St. Joseph Peninsula State Park is always an awesome adventure!

If you ask Park Manager, Mark Knapke what one thing he wishes everyone knew, he will tell you about wood.

“Don’t bring firewood from beyond 50 miles of the State Park. People don’t know why this is important but it’s because of bugs or disease. You may unknowingly bring disease into the park that trees and/or vegetation haven’t been exposed to. We sell firewood. And, please keep your campfire within designated fire rings. Always, leave it the way you found it – leave no trace.”