I came across a wonderful article about extensive wooden villages, suspended above the water that were found on Perdido Bay, not too far from the Jones Swamp Nature Preserve. They apparently "floated" with the tide and were extensive in nature. These villages were likely connected in some way with the Mayan culture with similar structures found by archeologists in the Marco Island area in south Florida. Facinating
See the entire article here: http://bit.ly/aLagPA
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 4:53:38 AM
Reported by Margaret Kavanagh
MELBOURNE -- Brevard County Zoo officials say over the last three years, the zoo has spent about $50,000 to breed Perdido Key beach mice. The zoo started the project in 2007. Eighty of the mice call the zoo their home.
Experts say devastating storms, feral cats and land development are main threats why there are not too many mice in existence. They live in sand, and help with the growth of sea oats, which are plants that help protect the dunes. Zoo leaders say these beach mice are vital to dune development, which ultimately protects the beaches and the homes and businesses that surround them.
"When you take out the mice, you are taking out a species that spreads seed,” said Michelle Smurl, director of animal programs. “And the sea oats are really important not just for the beach mice, but for other species as well. So then, you are affecting the plant community and its all tied together."
The zoo will release the mice into the western part of Florida Panhandle at the end of March.
This project is kept in a special trail behind the zoo, but officials said the public is allowed to get a look at them.
Check out the video here
With the spring comes the return of the Blues to Pensacola.
Here is something to get you ready for the new season, an HD version of the Van Halen backed clip
The performance schedule is here (Blue Angels Official Web Site) but don't forget they practice most weeks Tues/Wed at the Naval Aviation Museum just minutes from Perdido Key during the season.
