Sun, Sea and Sand

After a long summer with highs in the mid 80s on New Years Day, we are now in the Florida winter. This means low humidity, lots of sun with highs in the mid to upper 60s. Summer nights can get down in the upper 30s. Check below for daily updates.

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Chilly but all sun

It was cold in the mid 50S, but the sun was nice

Perfect Day

Perfect start to the day! Low 70s, light breeze, gorgeous sunrise. It's supposed to get cold over the next four days,

Perfect start to the day! Low 70s, light breeze, gorgeous sunrise. It's supposed to get cold over the next four days, so enjoy today!

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Beauty of a sunset

The tide was cutting deep into the beach

The tide was cutting deep into the beach from a system out in the Gulf. It was easily 10 degrees warmer on Gulf Blvd vs at the water. Awful day running but the view was awesome

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Sea Fog has burned off

Three hours since the last pic, and you can sea it is gone and the beach is ready for bodies

Thick Sea Fog

Spooky seafog, the thickest of this winter, has settled in. Temps are supposed to rise into the mid 70s and the sun wi

Spooky seafog, the thickest of this winter, has settled in. Temps are supposed to rise into the mid 70s and the sun will be shining bright

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Hello February

Perfect afternoon, temps are in the mid 70s and the sun is shining bright

Comfy final day of Jan

It's cloudy but perfect temps in the upper 70s to close out January. After a record breaking heat in December, Jan

It's cloudy but perfect temps in the upper 70s to close out January. After a record breaking heat in December, January was a pretty typical winter: a few cool days followed by warm days. Not too much sea fog, but it was cloudy. February, here we come!

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Gorgeous

Perfect day for the annual Gasparilla invasion. It's clear, warm and overall beautiful!

Back to Florida Winter

After 48 hours of nonstop rain, we are back to normal with clear blue skies and temps expected to get into the mid 60s

After 48 hours of nonstop rain, we are back to normal with clear blue skies and temps expected to get into the mid 60s today

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Yay Sea Fog

First proper sea fog day of the year, last year we had one before Thanksgiving

1/26 cloudy but much warmer

Clouds are hanging around this morning, but the mid 50s feel great to start the day. Just a small chance of rain, so ou

Clouds are hanging around this morning, but the mid 50s feel great to start the day. Just a small chance of rain, so our should be perfect for us Floridians

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1/25 brrrrrr, 39 but sunny

For the first time this year, the thermometer read 30-something. Luckily it's supposed to climb into the mid 60s t

For the first time this year, the thermometer read 30-something. Luckily it's supposed to climb into the mid 60s this afternoon.

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1/24 chilly with lots of sun

The wind is fine from yesterday, but cold is here. Hopper the forecast is right, 70s tomorrow

1/23 low 50s, lots of wind

Brrrrrrr, it feels cold out there as winter storm Jonas that is dumping upwards of three feet of snow on the northeast m

Brrrrrrr, it feels cold out there as winter storm Jonas that is dumping upwards of three feet of snow on the northeast moves through. Big waves and a full moon means fun seas, but be careful, rip currents are no joke

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1/22 breezy cloudy mid 60s

Very comfortable this morning with a strong breeze and much more milder temperatures. It is supposed to hit 70 today

1/21 low 50s, partly cloudy

Noticeably warmer this morning. The roller coaster roofer of temps continue as we get into the 70s the next few days be

Noticeably warmer this morning. The roller coaster roofer of temps continue as we get into the 70s the next few days before diving back to highs in the 50s and 60s

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1/20 low 40s and clear

It's really chilly, coldest morning of the year. At least it's clear and sunny. Should be perfect for an afte

It's really chilly, coldest morning of the year. At least it's clear and sunny. Should be perfect for an afternoon trip to the dog park

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1/19 mid 40s and partly cloudy

Cold start to the day, only going to get into the low 60s today... At least it won't rain

1/18 beautiful sunrise but cold

Mid 40s was quite chilly to start the day. The next few days after supposed to be sunny but not get out of the mid 60s

1/17, lots of overnight rain, upper 60s

I've never seen the water this high, almost over the sea wall! We are lucky it's a half Moon and not full or

I've never seen the water this high, almost over the sea wall! We are lucky it's a half Moon and not full or new, we would be completely flooded! Cold front moving through, colder temps expected through midweek

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1/16 weather - clear skies, low 70s

Perfect at thebeachtoday

1/15 weather

Lots of rain this morning is supposed to give way to low 70s and clouds this afternoon

1/14 weather

Another chilly start, low 50s at 10am. It's supposed to be sunny and mid 60s this afternoon

1/12 weather

It's chilly but beautiful, light jacket required, though I see a tourist in shorts and his shirt off on the beach