Florida for Boomers Summer Survival Guide

Published: Sat, 07/01/17

Will this be your first summer in Florida?

Or maybe it's your 15th and you just need a little refresher on how to get through the long hot summer season (I know I do sometimes).

Here are three articles I think you might find helpful:

5 Ways to Beat the Florida Heat

This article is from a guest contributor who details some ways she discovered to stay cool her first summer in Florida after moving here from Arkansas. Read the article.

The Atlantic Hurricane Season: Are You Prepared?

Another guest contributor details her experiences preceding a major hurricane when she first moved to Florida. Read the article here.

Florida Beach Safety: Know The Risks Before You Dive In

I wrote this article after witnessing a drowning right behind my condo last Memorial Day weekend. Here's what you need to know in order to stay safe if you're heading to the beach in Florida this summer. Read the article here.

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