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Nesting turtles compete with tourists, businesses and coastal residents for use of sandy beaches. They need a quiet, dark beach to nest and produce babies, but it’s getting harder and harder for them to find them. The biggest problem may be the artificial light coming from those businesses and houses which confuse the turtles.

Artificial light discourages females from nesting. If a female fails to nest after multiple false crawls, she will resort to less-than-optimal nesting spots or deposit her eggs in the ocean. Hatchlings instinctively move toward the brightest illumination, which is normally moonlight reflecting off of the ocean. Artificial lighting causes hatchlings to become disoriented and wander in land, where they die of dehydration or predation.

Tybee does her part to help the turtles by reminding residents and businesses to keep their lights low, and/or to purchase turtle safe lighting and fixtures. From May 1 to October 31, we ask that you turn out the lights for the turtles or purchase special red lights that emit a very narrow portion of the visible light spectrum which is less intrusive to nesting sea turtles and hatchlings. Another option is to tint windows that face the beach; close opaque curtains or blinds after dark or install special fixtures to shield the lights from the beach. For these special lights you can go to Starry Night Lights’ website at: http://store.starrynightlights.com/trufrli.html.

Do your part and work with the environment to keep our turtles safe and producing.

The current thinking is to cut out all salt, but that may not be the best advice. In the summer time you get hot, sweat drips down your body and with that sweat goes the sodium (another name for salt)–some 50 mg to 100 mg–which affects how your body functions. Without enough sodium, you can feel groggy, dizzy and weak, so it is essential you keep your sodium at safe levels.

Sip water throughout the day to keep hydrated, especially while exercising. The salt and water need to stay in balance, and sipping the water keeps the salt at safe levels.

Snack on fresh fruits and vegetables, unsalted crackers or low-fat yogurt to keep your sodium balance. Many foods have the salt you need in them. Avoid processed foods which can contain too much salt.

If you feel dizzy or weak, you may be dehydrated. Move to a cool place and drink fruit juice, vegetable juice with no salt added, or drinks containing electrolytes such as Gatorade. If your symptoms feels severe, get help immediately.

Tybee Island is in the news!! Miley Cyrus’s movie has brought attention and business to Tybee, but we have had accolades in other areas, too. Here are our newest kudos:

AOL named Tybee Island, GA a top 10 beach in America
The League of American Bicyclists’ “Bicycle Friendly” city designation – honorable mention.
Health Magazine named us the No. 1 Healthiest Beach in America
Georgia Magazine listed us as their readers’ choice best beach for the 2nd year in a row; best small town to live in and best seafood restaurant – the Crab Shack; plus they mentioned our Pirates Fest as a starred event
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution gave us their best “one-tank trip” award
Creative Loafing Atlanta named us their best beach retreat
Southern Living Magazine listed us as the #2 top budget getaway destination

I often travel to Cincinnati alone. Of course, I’d rather fly, but if I add up the airfare and taxes, the cost to rent a car,  it can be expensive. Having my own car is also a comfort, especially when weather is bad–I know how it behaves, and how to handle it. But am I really saving all that much money?

I think you just have to sit down and work with the numbers.  For example: Continue Reading »

This summer watch for the Black Box Theater productions at 9 Cedarwood Dr.