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 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 12th 2026 · Florida Man Mint
Caladesi Island: Florida Man and the Long Way Backward
A Gulf fable · Caladesi Island Florida Man had brought three sandwiches, two boats, and a firm intention to stay out of the paperwork. The paperwork occupied a yellow envelope in Lena’s dry bag. It was…
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Oct 12th 2026 · Florida Man Mint
Fort Myers: Florida Man and the Fruit That Bounced Back
A Gulf fable · Fort Myers The fruit struck Florida Man's hat, and the hat struck Florida Man. He had taken it off to catch what Alma called a promising result. Now it lay on the paving stones, its brim…
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Oct 12th 2026 · Florida Man Mint
Venice: Florida Man and the Courtyard That Drank the Water
A Gulf fable · Venice Bea had put out eighteen chairs for seven people. She said this gave everyone a choice. Florida Man suspected she wanted the courtyard to look occupied before anybody arrived. For years,…
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Oct 6th 2026 · Florida Man Mint
Boca Grande: Florida Man and the Awning Full of Sky
A Gulf fable · Boca Grande The first thing to fall out of Jo’s new awning was a button. It fell upward. Florida Man watched it leave her knee, climb past her shoulder, and disappear into a blue pocket…
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Oct 6th 2026 · Florida Man Mint
Pensacola: Florida Man and the Echo That Arrived Early
A Gulf fable · Pensacola “Friday,” said Ruben’s courtyard. Ruben stopped with his mouth open. He had been about to say Friday. Florida Man knew this because his friend had been discussing…
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