July 2012

Tybee Sea Turtles- what’s not to love!

Leave a Comment / Live Like a Local / Diane Kaufman

I can’t explain why I love Sea turtles so much. But I just do. That’s the only reason I can get up once a week at 6AM and patrol the Tybee beaches looking for sea turtle tracks. We are having a record season on Tybee this year- 14 nests so far. This is a direct result of the Lights out for Sea Turtles education that we’ve been working with the residensts and visitors of Tybee. Thank you to everyone who helps keep the sky glow of Tybee to a bare minimum. The sea turtles and their babies appreciate the darkness!

0711120808 — One of our 14 nests this season. an island record!

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Owner Spotlight: Peter Polites

1 Comment / Mermaid's Friends and Family / David Barwick

Dock's Edge Peter Polites, Artist Mermaid Cottages — Dock’s Edge

As you can imagine, the presentation of our cottages is a partnership and a collaboration with our individual owners. At Mermaid Cottages, everyone shares in the work and it shows. Peter Polites, owner of Tybee Daze Cottage, is also a contemporary realist painter. Peter recently introduced a new line of fine arts prints.This exquisite limited edition series captures dramatic moments of coastal marshes and seascapes. Using high stability pigment inks on matte white pigment canvas coated with UV satin varnish, each print comes with a 3” border for mounting on stretchers. Frames and stretchers are not included. …

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Labor Day Beach Bash

1 Comment / Events / David Barwick

Tybee Island Labor Day Bash — The Swingin’ Medallions

We’re having so much summer fun, let’s not let it end! Come join us for the Tybee Island Labor Day Beach Bash!

On Sunday, September 02 2012, come enjoy the ocean breezes while live music fills the air from the Tybee Island Pier and Pavilion. Tybee Island’s 4th Annual Labor Day Beach Bash will feature free live entertainment by The Swingin’ Medallions and there will be fireworks, too! …

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Sassy Sea Siren Wallet

Leave a Comment / Mermaid Sightings / David Barwick

Sassy Sea Siren Alert! Today’s Mermaid Sighting was sent in by Mermaid-emeritus Melissa S. in Deland, FL! It’s a Sassy Sea Siren Wallet for sale online at Plasticland. Plasticland is a “purveyor of kitsch curiosities & retro clothing” and they been open since 2002.

This large bi-fold wallet is made of turquoise faux-leather (vinyl) and features a large sassy sea siren (mermaid) print on the front, a starfish shaped snap closure, a large interior space with pockets for cash and credit cards, and a zippered change pocket. …

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Mini-Mermaid Getaways!

Leave a Comment / Fun on Tybee / David Barwick

Mini-Mermaid Getaways are a great way to get that little taste of Tybee until you have time to come for a full stay. It may be high season, but occasionally we get last-minute cancellations or we find two or three nights available at various cottages that are just perfect for a little summer relief!

Of course, you can always go directly to our site and check for availability, but if you ever get that spur of the moment yearning to dip your toes in the ocean, give us call and we’ll do our best to find you just the right cottage. Here are some terrific mini-mermaid getaways we’d love to share: …

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