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Turtle Day and A Rehabilitated Sea Turtle, Finally Ready for Freedom!

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Real Estate Agent with Florida Property Experts
Ponce Inlet Real Estate. Houses, Condos and Reports by Lisa Hill, "THE SMART CHOICE!"

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Real estate buyers, sellers and owners in Volusia County, if you're not familiar with the Daytona Beach area, more specifically the town of Ponce Inlet which is just south of Daytona Beach, you may find lots of interesting facts in this post and in the embedded links.

I've previously posted articles about the Marine Science Center in Ponce Inlet, FL, and their program for rehabilitating and releasing washback green sea turtles.

Other Ponce Inlet posts included how to Adopt a Sea Turtle Nest to preserve the baby sea turtles during nesting turtle crossing signseasons. In that particular post are links to information on Florida's Vanishing Wetlands, Aquifers and Ecosystem.

I've also written about my childhood memories of the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse. There are some breathtaking photos in this one.

I have another post about Ponce Inlet participating in Florida Heritage Month. And of course I have a post of Ponce Inlet real estate.Ponce Inlet lighthouse

But those are all posts about past experiences, events and happenings. This post is even more exciting because this Saturday, April 19, (weather permitting) is Turtle Day 2008!

 

This Saturday from 10:00-3:00 the Ponce Inlet Marine Science Center will have educational lectures, a live butterfly exhibit, kite flying, children's crafts and hot dogs.

If the weather permits, this Saturday at 3:00 p.m., a 175 pound rehabilitated Loggerhead Sea Turtle by the name of Old Boots will be released at Winter Haven Park. Old Boots has been at the Ponce Inlet Marine Science Center since November. When Old Boots first arrived at the Center, he was suffering from the effects of Red Tide. He was anemic, had low blood sugar, and an intestinal impaction. It took 2 months of tube feeding before Old Boots Marine Science Centerbegan to eat on his own. And that was after treatment with antibiotics, fluid therapy and medications!

The Marine Science Center is located at 100 Lighthouse Drive, Ponce Inlet, FL. There is much more to enjoy at this fantastic environmental learning center. Turtle Day 2008 should be a great day for people of all ages to enjoy. Visit the web site to see the schedule of events, and for regular daily hours. And visit the Ponce Inlet Marine Science Center as often as possible. There's always something to enjoy.

If you're considering buying or selling real estate in Ponce Inlet, make a Smart Choice and contact Lisa Hill with Adams Cameron & Co., REALTORS.

Lisa Hill real estate agent

Adams Cameron Realtors

 

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Comments(6)

Chuck Willman
Chuck Willman - Alpine, UT
NewHouseUtah.com
So you adopt the nest but not the turtle- right? I owned a tortoise once but it kept escaping (digging its way under the fence) ... nest adoption would be more my speed. I'd love to visit and see the turtles making their way to the sea.
Apr 18, 2008 12:01 PM
Lisa Hill
Florida Property Experts - Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Beach Real Estate
Chuck- I chuckled at your comment. Those buggers are known for digging their way out. And yes, you adopt a nest. And it's even a specific nest. You can go and babysit your nest too, to make sure nobody is messing with it. I think it's a great program =)
Apr 18, 2008 12:11 PM
Lynda Eisenmann
Preferred Home Brokers - Brea, CA
Broker Associate ,CRS,GRI,SRES, Brea,CA, Orange Co

Hi Lisa,

Wow, what a great idea. It's amazing how some of the species can become endangered.

2 years ago while in Ziwatenejeo, MX (btw I know this spelling isn't even close) we participated in a releasing of baby turtles back into the ocean. It was quite an event. The resort saved the eggs from poachers. They eventually hatched, people came from all over to see/participate in the release on evening on the beach. They say only 1% of them will make it.

Apr 18, 2008 02:46 PM
Thesa Chambers
West + Main - Bend, OR
Principal Broker - Licensed in Oregon
How cool is this - a great closing gift - your own nest :o)
Apr 20, 2008 08:14 AM
Elaine Stewart
Elaine Stewart is the #1 Individual RE/MAX Agent for 13 years straight in the Coachella Valley. (760) 668-2399 - Palm Desert, CA
RE/MAX All-Pro
Lisa, I just love sea turtles...we see them in Hawaii and sometimes you can swim with them, of course we never bother them, just look. 
Apr 21, 2008 08:38 AM
Paul Gapski
Berkshire Hathaway / Prudential Ca Realty - El Cajon, CA
619-504-8999,#1 Resource SD Relo

Thank you for sharing your blog; we need Real estate Professionals to share their comments and information regarding their markets and experiences. Thanks again from beautiful Sunny San Diego

btw love the hip shake caracture! pretty cool.

Sep 15, 2012 12:47 AM