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2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off at NautiCrab: What a Fun & Delicious Event

February 10th, 2025

Yesterday, NautiCrab Bar and Grill hosted the 2nd Annual Pre-Super Bowl Chili Cook-Off and it was…fantastic. I love chili. My…

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Four Hours in Corozal, Belize

February 9th, 2025

Last weekend, as I made my way from Chetumal, Mexico (where I’d spent the weekend) to San Pedro, Belize –…

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Estel’s 13th Annual BBQ Rib Cook-off!

February 6th, 2025

Tuesday, Estel’s Dine by the Sea – the most well-known breakfast spot on the island – held its THIRTEENTH Annual…

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I’m Back From A Weekend Chetumal, Mexico

February 3rd, 2025

Just a quick (ish) note this morning since I’m just back from a weekend trip to Chetumal, Mexico. Primarily to…

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February 2025: Daily Events Calendar on Ambergris Caye

January 30th, 2025

I’m putting this out with only 1 week because FEBRUARY IS SUCH A BUSY MONTH and I need your help.…

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Quick Bites: The New Tacos Milagros in San Pedro

January 26th, 2025

Yesterday we tried a new spot for lunch – Tacos Milagros (translation: Miracle Tacos). Located just south of town, across…

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Have You Tried the Mini Tienda on Back Street?

January 22nd, 2025

On Back Street San Pedro, there is a little store that you may not have noticed. A corner shop, it’s…

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A Walk Down Front Street, San Pedro

January 19th, 2025

Front Street, or “The Front Street,” is officially named Barrier Reef Drive, though it is rarely called that in conversation.…

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A National Holiday & How You Can Help

January 15th, 2025

Today is George Price Day, a celebration of a key founder of modern Belize and our first Prime Minister after…

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San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi Moves Out of Town Center to HUGE New Facility

January 12th, 2025

The town center of San Pedro has become CROWDED – with people, taxis, golf carts, large trucks and traffic. And…

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Everyone out on the beach at Ramons

Spring of 2013: Old Pictures I Just Found of San Pedro

January 9th, 2025

I moved to San Pedro in Spring of 2007 – I was going to try it out for a year…

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My Favorite Books of 2024: Less Books Read but More 5-Stars

January 4th, 2025

Here is my annual list of my BEST books of the year. I read 50 this year and LOVED 25.…

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January 2025: Daily Events Calendar on Ambergris Caye

December 31st, 2024

This is a list of the many JANUARY 2025 events and activities around Ambergris Caye. But before I dive into…

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Great Things I Ate and Other Pictures From This December

December 27th, 2024

I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and enjoyed Belize’s Boxing Day (sooooo civilized to have another day off…

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Meet Ofel Flota: The Best Contractor Decision We’ve Ever Made

December 22nd, 2024

I’ve received lots of questions over my 13 years writing the SanPedroScoop. Some are easy…questions about the basics like dates,…

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Chef Gaynor and her students

San Pedro’s Brand New Culinary Academy Graduates First Class with Beautiful Dinner Party

December 18th, 2024

Just last spring, Holy Cross Anglican School announced that their long-held plans for a vocational academy about to come to…

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Lovely LoveFM Christmas Parade: San Pedro Lights Up for Second Night in A Row!

December 16th, 2024

You might think San Pedro was tired from the Saturday night Lighted Boat Parade and Surprise Fireworks Display the night…

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Surprise! The San Pedro Lighted Boat Parade IS BACK And Better than EVER

December 15th, 2024

I barely remember the first Holiday Lighted Boat Parade on Ambergris Caye in December of 2006. I was “testing Belize”…

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Christmas at the Truck Stop

Very Islandy, Very Creative, Only in Belize Tropical Holiday Decorations

December 12th, 2024

Christmas is less than 2 weeks away…and Belize is certainly getting ready. We even had a “cold front” blow in…

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A (Rough) Ride North to a GORGEOUS Very Islandy Christmas Tree

December 10th, 2024

It’s a busy week on Ambergris Caye. Lots of island activity are happening this week – and…Jeff’s mom is visiting…

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