Michelle Starr
Meet one of the most beautiful slugs of the sea, The Mottled Sea Hare.
Another week of more land than sea because the winds have continued to blow and it’s really a bit crazy. This last week I was able to...
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Michelle Starr
Apr 14, 20222 min read
GBR, Why we Should be Voted the Best Kayak Tour Company in the US.
We’re number one, at least we think so and according to last year’s USA Today’s Readers’ Choice awards we were ranked the 4th Best Kayak...
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Michelle Starr
Apr 7, 20224 min read
Puppies of the Sea
I can’t tell you how many times a week I am asked if there are sharks in the estuary, and it’s always a fun question to answer. I could...
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Michelle Starr
Mar 31, 20223 min read
Holistic Camping, Going Outside to look Inside.
What is this Holistic camping concept, what does it have to do with being a Florida Master Naturalist and how did I come to this idea? I...
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Michelle Starr
Mar 24, 20223 min read
Can Someone Please Adjust the Air Pressure? This Mermaid Needs Water.
I am all for breezy days, who doesn’t love the sound of the wind blowing through the trees? In fact, one of my most favorite things to do...
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Michelle Starr
Mar 17, 20223 min read
The Glamorous Mermaid life of Attack Crabs, Raccoon Rescues and Sniff Test.
Ahhh the glamorous life of a mermaid, getting caught sniffing jars,being chased by crabs and raccoon rescues. I guess I can start with...
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Michelle Starr
Mar 11, 20223 min read
The Sacred Sequence of the Lighting Whelk
From the beginning of human history, the natural world was directly connected to every aspect of culture. There was a deep understanding...
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Michelle Starr
Mar 4, 20223 min read
Atargatis the first mermaid
Most of us have heard of Disney’s the Little Mermaid and love all the mermaid paraphernalia that fills seaside cities. I am obviously one...
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Michelle Starr
Feb 25, 20223 min read
Mr. Potato head is that you?
Aristotle famously wrote, "The more you know, the more you realize you don't know. As a master naturalist and eco tour guide I spend my...
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Michelle Starr
Feb 18, 20223 min read
Five years of Fun and Adventure
GBR is Celebrating five years of sharing fun with the local community and tourist from all over the world, and I am so grateful to be the...
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Michelle Starr
Feb 11, 20223 min read
The Mermaid Survival guide
I guess it's easy look at what I do from the outside and say, “I want to be Tour Guide Barbie” or “you got the life”. Honestly, I have my...
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Michelle Starr
Feb 4, 20224 min read
Natives, Pirates, Fisherman and mermaids of Gasparilla Island
I think I have finally escaped Florida’s version of groundhog’s day; the beanie is off, and I made it back to the island, knock on...
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Michelle Starr
Jan 28, 20222 min read
Why mermaids and manatees love the Springs and how they survive the freezing Temperatures.
When is winter ending? Where’s the ground hog? Can we use an alligator instead? While waiting for these questions to be answered I took a...
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Michelle Starr
Jan 21, 20222 min read
Old Man Winter, not a welcome tourist
Old man Winter has been vacationing here in Southwest Florida, he is not one of my favorite tourists. This guy brings high winds, cold...
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Michelle Starr
Jan 6, 20223 min read
How I became a Mermaid
How does one become a mermaid? Ok, I’m not actually a mermaid, technically I’m an eco-tour guide, but what exactly is that? It's a nature...
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Katie Koher
Nov 26, 20211 min read
Give The Gift of Adventure!
Give your Friends & Family the gift they really want this Holiday Season! The Gift of Adventure! Good for All Ages!...
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Katie Koher
Aug 30, 20211 min read
When Life Hands You Lemons....
Have you ever heard the saying "When Life hands you lemons, grab your lawn mower"? Us neither, but it seemed like the most logical things...
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Katie Koher
May 11, 20211 min read
Vote GBR for BEST KAYAKING TOUR!
Do You Love us? We sure Hope so! Please do us a Favor and Vote for Glass Bottom Rentals for Best Kayaking Tour! Our local, Family run...
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Katie Koher
Nov 5, 20201 min read
First Time Paddler?
Are you a First time Paddler? Do you Need a Lesson? No Problem! A quick 5 minute lesson is always free with every rental! Just let us...
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Katie Koher
Oct 28, 20201 min read
NEW- Golf Cart Tours!
So Exited to Announce we are Now Offering Golf Cart Tours! Explore Boca Grande by Land and by Sea with Glass Bottom Rentals! Offering 2...
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