The Tide Log
Dated dispatches from the Mint: storm notes, the Sea’s Share, how-tos, and where the Gulf gives up its silver.
Oct 22nd 2026 · Florida Man Mint
Matlacha: Florida Man and the Window on the Water
A Gulf fable · Matlacha. Florida Man had promised Marla a ride home, and so far he had kept the passenger seat clear of everything except a towel and one socket he couldn't identify. At the private landing in…
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Oct 22nd 2026 · Florida Man Mint
Horseshoe Beach: Florida Man and the Boat with Two Histories
A Gulf fable · Horseshoe Beach. “That's my boat,” Corin said. Alton kept his hand on the bow. “I built this boat.” Florida Man stood between them holding the light Nina had brought for…
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Oct 22nd 2026 · Florida Man Mint
Alligator Point: Florida Man and the Voice in the Trellis
A Gulf fable · Alligator Point. The singer outside Veda's bedroom had held the same note for so long that Florida Man began to feel concerned for her lungs. He stood on the porch with a rolled rug under one arm.…
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Oct 19th 2026 · Florida Man Mint
Palmetto: Florida Man and the Boat with an Upstairs
A Gulf fable · Palmetto Nadine had given the ferry an upstairs. Its first passengers appeared to have strong objections to remaining there. Florida Man watched the little boat lean in her hands. On its upper…
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Oct 19th 2026 · Florida Man Mint
Anna Maria: Florida Man and the Wind’s First Game
A Gulf fable · Anna Maria The wind asked for the green balls while Florida Man was measuring a point he had already claimed twice. “Are those being used?” He looked toward Mara. Mara looked toward…
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Oct 19th 2026 · Florida Man Mint
Gulf Breeze: Florida Man and the Harbor on the Wall
A Gulf fable · Gulf Breeze The boat crossed Inez’s wall upside down, without spilling the harbor. Florida Man had to wait to see it. At first the closed workroom held only the smell of cotton, a chair…
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Oct 16th 2026 · Florida Man Mint
St. Andrews Bay: Florida Man and the Unfinished Take
Rena had set out three chairs for Saturday's musicians. By Thursday evening, one of the cushions had acquired the shape of a person who was not there. Florida Man noticed it while carrying a little table toward her…
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Oct 16th 2026 · Florida Man Mint
Lemon Bay: Florida Man and the Seat Kept for the Sea
The stranger waited below Oleta's porch with water falling from his coat, though the evening over Lemon Bay was dry. Florida Man had been carrying baskets indoors. He stopped on the top step with a broad shallow one…
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