

“This thread gives me back a little faith in humanity,” Wendy wrote. Who doesn’t want to go camping with two dolphins (and famous dolphins at that) Snorkeling, kayaking, and learning more about their marine friends sounds like a week to remember. “Onset residents are AWESOME!” Carolyn wrote. Clearwater Marine Aquarium - Your future marine biologist will nod a definitive YES at the mere name of this camp: Summer Camp With Winter and Hope. “I just love the people in Onset,” Dawn wrote. Others commenting in the thread just wanted to express how much they appreciated the kind responses to Hilda’s request. “If you find a parking spot maybe one day I could take you and your son for a cruise to see the bridges in my boat,” Jason wrote. One gentleman even took it a step further. The most heartwarming part about it was that even though Hilda was offering $50 per day to allow her to park, everyone that said she could park on their property said she could do it for free. Let me know if we can help,” he wrote.Ībout a dozen residents also offered to let Hilda park in their driveway or in front of their homes in order to utilize the beach, with most just asking for her to let them know in advance when she’d be parking there so they know it’s her. The Florida Aquarium is proud to offer innovative summer camps for children ages 3-14 in a safe learning environment. “The Bridge Church would be available to you as well. Pastor Dave Ferrari also offered up a spot. “Just message me with your information so I know who you are.”
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“You’re more than welcome to park at Stevie B’s for free while the property is not being used,” he wrote. He was one of the first to offer up a parking spot for Hilda and her son. Stephen Beranger is the owner of Stevie B’s, the sports bar on Onset Avenue that permanently closed in October 2021. Onset residents and business owners know it too, and they immediately responded with a flurry of generous offers. Lunch and snack options can be pre-purchased for 30/week (3-day camp), 40/week (4-day camp) or 50. Latest pick-up is 5:30pm (except for AquaTots) Pricing varies by age and length of camp. Many tried to help by informing her that a handicapped plate or placard would get her free parking anywhere down near the beach, but Hilda kept reminding them all that by the time she gets to the beach each day, there are no spots left – handicapped or otherwise.Īs anyone who has been to Onset Beach on a sunny summer day knows, you have to be there early or parking can be tough. Full-day camps are 9am4pm (except for AquaTots) FREE extended care is included. (It) would just be 11-4 on sunny summer days. “By the time I drive to the beach there are no spots and I can't afford over $2000 for a week's rental. “Can someone please near Onset Beach let me park my small car during the day some days over the summer to bring my disabled kid to the beach? I’ll pay you $50 (per) day,” she wrote.
