Dumb as a Sponge
19-NOV-2020 Thursday –Turtle Cove Marina, Tarpon Springs FL to Belleview Island, Belleair, FL (19.3 nautical miles 22.2 statute miles)
27°56’28.5″N 82°49’05.5″W
27.941259, -82.818189
Elevation: Sea Level
States (1): Florida
Low Tide
Low tide was at 9:00 AM. We had to wait it out till mid, rising tide before we could leave the marina without grounding. It was 2:00PM when we left.
With time on our hands we walked Dodecanese Blvd one last time, stopping for lunch at Yianni’s. We also grabbed to-go pastries at Hellas Bakery.
Back at the boat we discovered yes dear… is down wind wind from offsite Hellas bakery. Good thing we were still full from lunch and had the to-go pastries. It smelled amazing.
Dumb as a Sponge
Tarpon Springs has lots of dive boats along the sea walls and docks. It wasn’t until today that it finally connected with me they are professional sponge diving boats. Duh. Up until now I had been trying to figure out where the recreational diving reefs were and wondering if we should book a dive before we leave Tarpon Springs.
sponge diving boat 
cleaning sponges 
drying the sponge harvest
We left Tarpon Springs about 2:00PM.
tide is still low 
squeezing by Ms Riley Jane 
the segull isn’t here to day 
nice boat
Back in the Intercoastal
Bridge to Honeymoon Island from Dundin. Our first, of many West Florida ICW bridges. 
Sea hawk has himself a mansion. Just like everyone else along the ICW. 
there are a lot of small spoils islands (man-made from dredging) 
Little Toot was a big jerk. No Wake Zone 
The Clearwater Scientology Meca 
Clearwater Beach and marina 
Anchorage neighbors. We’ve got a better view because we aren’t looking a a stupid boat.
Dale – first use of new Florida fishing license 
First cast!!!!
Good Night
Floccinaucinihilipilification
Are there alligators in Clearwater Beach?
Yes! There are plenty of Gators on Clearwater Beach. However, these Gators are harmless for the most part and have few teeth. They tend to be loud, obnoxious, and highly intoxicated.