Yes, there are sharks in the Intracoastal Waterway in our area. Fatzinger says although an attack is highly unlikely, swimmers should avoid swimming at dawn and dusk and wearing jewelry. Can you swim in the Intracoastal Waterway Myrtle Beach? This beautiful retreat features salt marshes, grasslands, sand dunes and saltRead More →

#145969. “Intra” means within and “Inter” means between. It lies within the coast and not between two coasts. Where is the Intracoastal in Florida? The Intracoastal runs along the eastern shore of Cayo Costa before heading inland at Boca Grande Pass, “Tarpon Capital of the World.” Boca Grande, with itsRead More →

Many freshwater rivers, lakes and creeks in Florida produce a tea-colored water that is stained brown but transparent. The color comes from the breaking down of organic material like leaves, bark and roots and is part of a natural process. Why are Florida rivers black? As vegetation decays, tannins leachRead More →