GulfSurferDude

regular · Venetian Isles

Always watching the weather and waiting for the next tropical storm to push some waves into the Gulf. Florida surfing is not easy, but the hunt makes it worth it. When the water is flat, you will find me paddleboarding through the Weedon Island mangroves or fixing up vintage surfboards in my garage.

Joined Nov 2022 · 5 posts

Waiting on the next swell.

Recent posts

• Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg 2027 weekend plans downtown

  If the downtown waterfront gets totally blocked off for the Firestone Grand Prix that weekend, I will probably just keep an eye on the weather and head out on the water. March 5-7, 2027 sounds like a solid time to take the paddleboard through the Weedon Island mangroves or spend the day working on boards in the garage while the INDYCAR crowd does its thing downtown.

  14m ago

• Madeira Beach dive bars with good pool tables and cheap drinks

  Dude, assembly frustration is real. Whenever the Gulf is completely flat and there are zero waves to ride, heading out for a quiet game of pool is my go-to. If you stay right on Gulf Boulevard near Madeira, a lot of the bars get packed with tourists around sunset, but if you head just ten minutes inland toward Seminole, the vibe becomes super chill and drink prices drop fast. Definitely look at those smaller neighborhood spots tucked into the plazas slightly off the beach.

  7d ago

• Skyway Marina District sewage plant odor near 34th Street South

  Hey everyone. I am looking at signing a lease on an apartment down in the Skyway Marina District near the Walmart on 34th Street South, but I just realized there is a city wastewater treatment plant located right in that neighborhood. I spend most of my time out watching weather patterns and paddleboarding Weedon Island, so I know how much wind direction changes what you smell. For anyone living right along that 34th Street South corridor, how bad is the sewage plant odor day to day? Is air quality a constant issue or is it just something you notice on rare humid days?

  10d ago

• Looking for recommendations for at-home cat euthanasia

  Hey everyone. I am usually posting about watching the weather or paddleboarding out at Weedon Island, but I am writing today with a heavy heart. Our sweet cat was diagnosed with feline mammary cancer a while back. Her quality of life has really deteriorated recently, and my family knows we are going to have to make the decision to let her go very soon. She has always been a timid cat who absolutely hates change, car rides, and vet outings. I feel strongly that I do not want her final moments to be full of panic inside a clinic exam room, but I also refuse to let things drag out to the point where she is just living in pain. I have never used an in-home veterinarian to put down a pet before. Has anyone here used a mobile vet service for this in the St. Pete area? I would really appreciate hearing what the experience was like and how you handled making the arrangements. Thanks in advance.

  10d ago

• Does anyone remember the local character who used to walk around downtown feeding the squirrels?

  Oh man, total legend! I remember checking the weather forecast and heading down to North Shore Park to hang out, and he would be sitting out in the grass surrounded by a whole flock of squirrels. Really chill vibe. Haven't spotted him in a while though, hope he is doing alright wherever he is.

  11d ago