by host | Mar 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
There is nothing like spending your day off with your dogs, soaking up the sun, splashing in the cool turquoise blue waves, and watching your furry buddy dash, kicking up the glittering Sarasota sand. Although Sarasota technically has one dog beach, Brohard Beach,... 
by host | Jan 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
The short answer is yes. But there are a lot of caveats that go alongside that answer and your pool would either have to be in awful condition, or you would have to have drawn the ire of your neighbors. Let’s dig into how Florida law addresses unkempt pools as a... 
by host | Dec 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
We previously wrote a piece concerning the pool permits and requirements in Sarasota County, but we neglected to provide a piece for our Manatee County residents, which have different building codes and rules! I found that it was quite difficult to track down the... 
by host | Sep 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
To frame an immediate and simple answer: no. You should not leave floats and toys in your pool for an extended amount of time. But if you do, no need to panic! Here’s the issue with leaving foreign objects in your pool: clogging, and microplastics. Inflatable... 
by host | Aug 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
It’s been an absolute scorcher this year, and we can only imagine that the heat will continue to ramp up in the coming years, so we plan on spending far more time in the pool during the summer seasons. Nothing accompanies floating in the pool after a... 
by host | Jul 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
Most homeowners end up at this stage in the purchase consideration for a pool. Should I just save some money and install an above-ground pool? I mean, it’s far cheaper and if I decide I don’t want it in the future I can resell it, right? Well, not... 
by host | May 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Unfortunately, a large amount of pathogens, bacteria, and parasites can survive and thrive in under-chlorinated pools. Some parasites can even survive in normal levels of chlorinated water and require special steps to ensure they are removed properly. Florida is a... 
by host | Apr 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
The simple answer is no, you cannot get red tide in your pool. If you have reddish discoloration in your pool you may have the dreaded “Pink Slime”. This is the Serratia Marcescens bacteria, which is an airborne particle that can infect swimming pools. It... 
by host | Feb 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
Are you doing research into building a pool in Sarasota? There is a rather complex permit system involved with ensuring everything is up to code with the county. Here are some tips that homeowners should know when considering putting in a pool. Yes, you need a permit...
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