Cindy Swirko
@cindyswirko.bsky.social
Born and reared in Miami, University of Florida alum, retired newspaper reporter of 42 years — the last 33 at the Gainesville Sun. Surfer, cyclist and local Humane Society volunteer.
A nice guy who is always at W. University and 6th hoping to get a few bucks from passersby put the flag that’s usually on his bike at this sign left from Saturday’s #NoKings protest because he thought it was a nice fit.
June 15, 2025 at 4:47 PM
A nice guy who is always at W. University and 6th hoping to get a few bucks from passersby put the flag that’s usually on his bike at this sign left from Saturday’s #NoKings protest because he thought it was a nice fit.
Yeah, and don’t get me started on people who don’t bag their dog’s poop at the beach.
I'm going to catch flack for this but... I go full Karen on people who smoke at the beach.
I've spent most of my life working on, studying, and living near/on beaches.
People get pissed off when they see thongs at the beach.
Those cheeks don't harm sensitive marine habitats and critters.
I've spent most of my life working on, studying, and living near/on beaches.
People get pissed off when they see thongs at the beach.
Those cheeks don't harm sensitive marine habitats and critters.
April 20, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Yeah, and don’t get me started on people who don’t bag their dog’s poop at the beach.
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription.
Life in Gainesville’s sewers
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Life in Gainesville’s sewers
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This City’s Sewer System Is Full of Alligators, but It’s Not New York (Gift Article)
Researchers found crocodilians, bats, raccoons and other creatures prowling a Florida town’s storm drains, “like something out of ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,’” one said.
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February 13, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription.
Life in Gainesville’s sewers
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/13/s...
Life in Gainesville’s sewers
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/13/s...
Shenigans is a chonker at 14.1 pounds and is a sweet senior cat. He’s up for adoption at the Humane Society of North Central Florida.
January 16, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Shenigans is a chonker at 14.1 pounds and is a sweet senior cat. He’s up for adoption at the Humane Society of North Central Florida.
Kitten season seems to never end in Florida. These two cuties are at the Humane Society of North Central Florida, where I volunteer. #cats #amimalrescue #spay/neuter
January 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Kitten season seems to never end in Florida. These two cuties are at the Humane Society of North Central Florida, where I volunteer. #cats #amimalrescue #spay/neuter
My favorite place for a post-surf meal is Ragga Surf Cafe in Marineland. Great food and view, but Flagler County has said it will not renew Ragga’s permit. If you’ve been there or simply want to support a small, independent business please sign a petition at #saveraggasurfcaf0e on Instagram. Thanks
December 12, 2024 at 5:53 PM
My favorite place for a post-surf meal is Ragga Surf Cafe in Marineland. Great food and view, but Flagler County has said it will not renew Ragga’s permit. If you’ve been there or simply want to support a small, independent business please sign a petition at #saveraggasurfcaf0e on Instagram. Thanks
Thankful for a beautiful day at the beach and some little waves for surfing before the wind beat them down.
November 28, 2024 at 4:43 PM
Thankful for a beautiful day at the beach and some little waves for surfing before the wind beat them down.
Listening to my neighbor @bb711.bsky.social sing jazz and enjoying a porter on a cold night at Cypress and Grove.
November 23, 2024 at 12:07 AM
Listening to my neighbor @bb711.bsky.social sing jazz and enjoying a porter on a cold night at Cypress and Grove.
Post-election sign added to the “Handmaid’s Tale” flamingos that flew into the neighborhood during the campaign.
November 20, 2024 at 9:53 PM
Post-election sign added to the “Handmaid’s Tale” flamingos that flew into the neighborhood during the campaign.