Portuguese man-of-war in Clearwater

[C. Moore]

I guess with all these south Westerly winds lately its bringing the Portuguese man-of-war to our area. I'm guessing that they are coming from the Atlantic and wrapping around the keys and making their way up here.

http://tampabay.com/news/environment/wildlife/article520573.ece

[Wolfie]

Ouch!!

[BigR]

There are usually a ton of these purple suckers out in the SE FL area this time of year.
Usually the gulf stream keeps them away