Most of the time, living on the Florida waterfront is a dream delivering amazing weather, beautiful views, and enviable access to the water just outside your door. But it can also leave you vulnerable to some of mother nature’s fury, often arriving in the form of a hurricane. Since we don’t know what this hurricane …
2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season Predictions The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season officially kicks off on June 1, 2021 and will run through the end of November. Learn what the experts are predicting for the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season. The Colorado State University (CSU) Tropical Meteorology Project, a respected authority on hurricanes is predicting an above-average 2021 …
In a recent study conducted by Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University, researchers have concluded that hurricanes are staying “stronger for longer after hitting land.” Coastal property owners should take notice, as this can equate to more danger and property damage. Damage from a hurricane can happen a few different ways. Hurricane …
Whether you’re in the market for a wood retaining wall (which holds back earth on one side of the wall) or a wood seawall (which retains earth on one side and water on the other side), there is no need to sacrifice aesthetics to get the job done. They can provide both beauty and function. …
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Usually, by the time hay bales become standard décor, corn fields turn into mazes, and every other billboard displays an ad for a haunted house – we can count on the Atlantic hurricane season to begin winding down. But there hasn’t been much that has been “usual” about this year (not to mention the COVID-19 …
As the Coronavirus and its impact continues to unfold, we remain focused on the health and safety of our employees, clients and community. We are also committed to providing you, our clients, uninterrupted and reliable services the way Gibson Marine has done for the last 30 years. It’s a Great Time to Schedule Your Seawall …
How to Tell If Your Seawall is Damaged A well-constructed and well-maintained seawall is vital to preserving the value and integrity of your Florida waterfront property. If your seawall fails, it can be devastating to both, not to mention, an expensive mess to clean up. Keeping an eye out for signs of seawall damage, can …
Residents of Florida: Prepare for Hurricane Dorian. Forecasters are warning that the storm is already “a dangerous Category 3 hurricane, defined as sustained winds of at least 111 mph.” And it will be near or even possibly make landfall over the Florida peninsula just in time for the Labor Day holiday weekend. Florida Governor Ron …
Green Iguanas Are Invading Parts of Florida and Causing Problems for Property Owners Over the past few years, the green iguana population in Florida has exploded, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has declared open season on the species. Green iguanas are not native to Florida and not protected in Florida, except …
2019 Hurricane Season Predictions The 2019 Atlantic hurricane season officially kicked off on June 1, 2019 and will run through the end of November. Forecastors at the Colorado State University Tropical Meteorology Project (CSU), a leading authority on the topic are predicting the 2019 hurricane season to be slightly below historical averages. Here are the …