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[Surf] Marathon has a new big store where Kmart used to be. Mostly the same stuff but much more expensive. Mostly clothes and stuff for outdoors. Outside there is a wave machine where you can practice surfing. It looks like fun.

These tricks can save your life one day. ~Can’t Breathe Properly? Put your hands on top of your head –your lungs open up instantly. ~Sudden Panic Attack? Touch something cold (phone, metal, water). Your brain switches from fear to safety mode. ~Heart Beating Too Fast?  Cough 2-3 times forcefully. It resets gaur heart rhythm. ~Feeling Dizzy? Focus on one spot and tense your legs. Blood rushes back to your brain. ~Overthinking? Count backwards from 100 in intervals of 7 (100, 93, 85…). Your mind cannot overthink and calculate together. ~Can’t Sleep? Exhale longer than you inhale (4 sec in-7 sec out). Your brain goes into “sleep mode.” ~Stuffy Nose? Hold your breath and nod your head up-down slowly. Opens blocked airways. ~Sudden Anxiety? Splash water on your face. It activates the calm reflex.

[Do-It-Yourself] Ideas for organizing garden tools. Link

“Hell is empty, and all the devils are here.” ~William Shakespeare. 1610

New Mars rover could swim through sand like a desert lizard. To effectively travel on Mars, rovers need to deal with a lot of sand. German engineers have created a new kind of ground rover that uses swimming motions to push through sand that may otherwise cause the wheels to get stuck. Video

[Browser Security] It’s generally okay to leave your browser open, as modern browsers have improved resource management and won’t significantly drain your computer’s memory or battery. However, for security reasons, especially with sensitive sites like banking, it’s advisable to sign out and close tabs when not in use.

[Unknown Numbers] Why you should never call back unknown numbers. A better idea: Search for the number online to see if it’s linked to any scams instead of calling back immediately. Link

[Homestead Property Taxes] Governor DeSantis has been discussing elimination of all property taxes for more than a year, although he eventually narrowed his plan to elimination of homestead property taxes only.

[Friday Funnies] The funniest [pet videos of the week. Video

Uses for old socks. Link

[Mood Of USA] What would you say the mood of the country is? And who is responsible for that? What do you think the rest of the world thinks of us now? And who do you think is responsible for that? Our national debt has just surpassed our gross domestic product for the first time in history. Who do you think is responsible for that? Are you better off today?

[Sharpening Stone?] Did you know that you can use the bottom unglazed part of a ceramic mug to sharpen your box cutter blades? Yep, it’s true! When you need to quickly sharpen a blade, just flip over your old coffee mug and use it as an emergency sharpening stone. Be sure to hold the blade at a 45-degree angle and work slowly. It’s not a perfect solution, but it’ll come in handy in a pinch

[Friday Joke] Chuck Norris jokes that will hit you right in the funny bone. Link

[Hot Flashes] What happens inside your body during a hot flash and why some women never get them. Link

[Middle Keys Republican Club Meeting] Wednesday June 3. American Legion, 4115 Overseas Highway, Marathon Sam C, Steele, CFC Constitutional Tax Collector of Monroe County will update our members and guests with the latest news and information. Richard Warner will deliver the Federal Court Report. Birthright citizenship and other critical decisions may drop between now and June 3rd. We will get the latest insights delivered directly.

[Old Rocker] I’m at that age where my mind thinks I’m 29, my humor sounds like I’m 12 and my body has the check engine light on.

[Blood Drive] Donate blood this month and receive an e-Gift Card/Publix Card depending on the drive location plus a sunshade for the Florida sun.  Every person has the power to save. Thanks for being that person that can mean a lifetime for patients in need. Link

Sparkling wine can only be called Champagne if it is from the province of Champagne in France. If you say you smoke marijuana, you can’t call it marijuana unless it comes from the marijuana province of France. Otherwise, it’s just sparkling oregano.

[Home Sold] To the person that has a nice profit on their house bought decades ago. Either this was a rental, for profit home or you screwed yourself on your taxes. How many years have you not taken advantage of the homestead 3% tax increase limit?

[Key Fob Power] The secret powers of your key fob you need to know. Link Lower Your Windows and Open the Sunroof Fold in Your Mirrors Set Seat Adjustment Memory Memorize Radio Presets Summon Your Vehicle Extend the Range of Your Key Fob FAQ What should I do if my key fob stops working? What should I do if I lose my key fob?

[Friday Funnies] Idiot truck driver learns costly lesson after physically removing ‘road closed’ barrier and plowing vehicle into deep wet concrete. Slides

Inflation is 3.8%, the highest we’ve felt in three years. They don’t have to tell me that—I feel it every day and it sucks

[Crooks] Did someone say you missed jury duty and wants money? Keys cops say it’s a scam. Do not fall for scams in which thieves are pretending to be cops asking for money, often cryptocurrency or gift cards. Link

[Friday Joke] I’m at the age now if I drop something on the floor I always take a moment to decide how badly I really still need it and if there’s something else I can do while I’m down there.

The current Coconut Telegraph was published on 5/29/26 at 8:25 am.

Snapshots taken from Big Pine Key looking North between Annette Key and Mayo Key every Friday evening since 2023. You may hover to view a photo, see the date of the photo, or use the left or right arrows on the images.