Hey Everyone

[gypsyjim]

Youngsters

 

[ram04769]

I am a 54 yr old rookie diver. I got certified this past March. I live in Sarasota Florida but am originally from New Jersey. I am a retired cop of 25 yrs and a combat Vet ( Marine Corps).

Hello should have known and congratulations on getting scuba certified. You're in a terrific area to get in lots of great dives and shouldn't have a problem meeting up with lots of local divers. This is a great site to get in so much information. Thanks for your service and safe diving!
Roger

 

[sheeper]

Welcome! Come on over visit us on the east coast of Florida. We actually have a ton of regulars that come over here from your area (and we offer responder and vet discounts). Jupiter and Palm Beach diving is some of the best. I personally prefer it to the Keys.

 

[kelemvor]

Welcome to the party! Sarasota is a fantastic place to be for any diver.

It's not everyone's cup of tea, but just north of Sarasota is the "boneyard" in Venice, FL. That's a (free) shore dive where you can find various shark tooth and other fossils (including Megalodon teeth). Dive from here: https://goo.gl/maps/WYhp9cd4LRC2 You'll need to own or rent gear, though. There are also a decent amount of boats in that area which will take you out into the gulf.

You're also only a 3 hour drive away from some of the best ocean diving in the world. Check out Palm Beach, Jupiter Beach, Lauderdale-by-the-sea and other towns near those.

Hope to see you at one of the dive sites some day!

 

[should have known]

Welcome to the party! Sarasota is a fantastic place to be for any diver.

It's not everyone's cup of tea, but just north of Sarasota is the "boneyard" in Venice, FL. That's a (free) shore dive where you can find various shark tooth and other fossils (including Megalodon teeth). Dive from here: https://goo.gl/maps/WYhp9cd4LRC2 You'll need to own or rent gear, though. There are also a decent amount of boats in that area which will take you out into the gulf.

You're also only a 3 hour drive away from some of the best ocean diving in the world. Check out Palm Beach, Jupiter Beach, Lauderdale-by-the-sea and other towns near those.

Hope to see you at one of the dive sites some day!

I did a shore dive in Venice on mother's day. My cousin found a few & her husband & me got noda. Visibility was crap but on the upside, I spent an hour under water.

 

[TMHeimer]

Welcome from NS. I started 12 years ago myself when I was 51. I'm a native of Yonkers NY--Where did you live in Joisey?

 

[should have known]

Welcome from NS. I started 12 years ago myself when I was 51. I'm a native of Yonkers NY--Where did you live in Joisey?

Well, I grew up in Jersey City, Moved to Lodi around 88 then down to the Jersey Shore in 95 til about 2014 when I moved to Old Tappan. Lived there a short time until I moved to Florida last year.

 

[Charlie W]

58 yrs. old here...We should start a senior citizens dive association!!
a few close places you would love,,Grand Cayman and Roatan.

I have cruised to Roatan before - beautiful water. Looking forward to trying it out as well.