Do your part to keep our island beautiful…

With the upcoming summer months, we haver our tiny sliver of an island invaded by the masses. They come to enjoy the beauty of this island we seem to take for granted too often. Make sure you lead by example. Show respect for our island and beaches and in return you will teach others to do the same. Pick up after yourself and others. If you are still smoking, don’t just toss your butt, put it out in an ashtray or trash can. We will eventually be swimming and surfing with those dirty butts if you don’t. If you see someone littering, don’t be disrespectful, but be sure to politely ask they take care of their trash. Always leave the beach cleaner then when you found it. A little goes a long way. We have one of the most gorgeous stretches of beach found anywhere in the world (Seriously). Let’s keep it that way!

We have a beach cleanup planned with our friends from Ocean Minded this summer in conjunction with the Southern High School senior service day. Ocean Minded is a growing sandal and environmentally conscious company from San Clemente, CA. Our good friend Gary Ward has etched out his niche in the surfing industry through his sincere concern for the environment, with special attention to our beaches and coastlines. Be sure to check them out- www.oceanminded.com- Live, Respect and Protect!

On another note- while buying paint at Home Depot the other day for the new stores, I was introduced to a great new and completely different kind of paint called Freshaire. Its a revolution in paint that was inspired by the need to improve air quality. Its the first ever and only tinted paint to contain no VOC’s or harsh chemicals. Check out the results in the new Farias Ship Bottom location as well as across the street at the new Pine Surf Shop and Art Gallery. I highly recommend painting your next room with this paint. www.freshairechice.com