Be an Activist – Free Swimming Pool Test Strips
A properly maintained pool helps prevent recreational water illnesses, keeping swimmers healthy. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends patrons use portable test strips to check pool water for adequate chlorine and proper pH. One of our favorite sites, Healthy Pools, is asking swimmers to test your pool, or commercial pools, to see if you are swimming in a healthy...
Read MoreDiscovery Cove Featured on Kate Gosselin’s Reality Show Kate Plus 8
After her stint at Dancing With the Stars, Kate Gosselin takes her eight children to Discover Cove in Orlando, Florida on the season premiere of the reality show, Kate Plus 8. Discovery Cove is a beautiful, tropical oasis where guests can interact, and swim, with different types of marine animals which includes the ever popular dolphins. Seaworld and Aquatica are some of the popular Orlando...
Read MoreWipeout – Time to Get Wet [Video]
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As I was running on the treadmill last night, I started watching ABC’s show Wipeout. It is the start of the third season, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen it until last night, and I have to say, I think it’s the funniest show on TV. The premis is, there are teams competing to complete a water obstacle course in the fastest time. If you haven’t seen it, watch the...
Read MoreSinkhole in Guatemala – The Power of Water
Living in Orlando, we’re fairly used to seeing sinkholes, but often we forget the reasons sinkholes form. To put it simply, a sinkhole is a natural depression caused by the removal of soil BY WATER. With that in mind, take a look at what has to be the most devastating sinkhole in history. Guatemala Sinkhole These images are of a real sinkhole in Guatemala, released by the Government of...
Read MoreCloudy Pool Water – Why You Have it, and How to Get Rid of it
Cloudy water in your pools; what are the causes of this unsightly problem or why do I have it in my pool? There are many known factors or reasons for cloudiness in your swimming pool or spa. The fact of the matter is that; there is no single cause for this swimming pool water problem. When we go to a water facility, we want to enjoy a clear, sparkling pool or spa. However a swimming pool or spa...
Read MoreHappy Memorial Day from Lake Nona Pools
As the unofficial start of the swim season begins, we stop to remember that war has claimed the lives of more than 1.3 million soldiers in United States history and more than 1.7 million veterans have been wounded. We sincerely thank those of you who have served or are serving for our country and we especially remember those who were injured and those that have fallen today. THANK...
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