Jim's Dive Shop

Congratulations to our newest divers; Renley, Juliette, Vivienne, Matt, Haley R, Shannon, John and Haley W. Thanks to Steve, Josh, Ryan, David, Joe, Randy and Michelle for tagging along with us a big thanks to Greg Updike from Woods & Water for coming along to help with the class!

Congratulations to our newest group of divers; Kyle, Mark, Holli, Holden, Cameo and Jacob. Thanks Brandon for tagging along and helping with the gear.

Congratulations to our newest group of SCUBA divers; Heather, Cooper, Brandon, Jason, Nathan, James and Stuart.

For those that have been long time divers in the area and customers of Jim's Dive Shop it is with great sadness that we heard the news of the passing of Bill Doyle. Bill was a fixture in the early days of Jim's Dive Shop and accompanied Jim Fentress, namesake of Jim's Dive Shop, on many SCUBA adventures and shenanigans. Our deepest condolences to Bill's family and friends.

Congratulations to our newest SCUBA divers Flynn, Madeline, Alyssa and Kate! Thanks Sam for tagging along with us.

On our way home from a fantastic, adventure-filled week at beautiful Blackbird Caye Dive Resort in Turneff Atoll, Belize. Don't miss out on our next adventure- stay tuned for details!

If you are looking for me next week, I will be on our group trip to Blackbird Caye Resort, Turneff Atoll, Belize, June 13th - 20th, 2026. Ryan will be handling things at the dive shop, but we will have modified store hours of Monday - Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Hope you all have a great week! Teresa

Many of you have dove the Tug Orange. The Tug Orange is part of the Pinellas County Artificial Reef Program. A follower, Lawrence, commented on a video I had posted of the Tug Orange, and he sent these pics and backstory.

"The Orange had a storied history. Launched in 1903, she was a Lackawanna railroad tug in NY until purchased by John Leonardi and brought to Tampa where she was refitted and served as a harbor tug in Tampa from 1964 (when my dad became her captain along with John Leonardi)until 1999-ish. When I was 17, I went to work on her as a deckhand and worked my way up to captain as well. I was the last person to run her under her own power. It was hoped that she would become part of a museum, but too many EPA regs to make the happen. So she was donated to the ocean."

Thanks Lawrence for the pics and backstory!

The The Tug Orange is now part of the South County Artificial Reef and sits in 45 feet of water. She is home to a multitude of Gulf marine life and enjoyed by both divers and fishermen.

Congratulations to our new divers Grayson and Sarah!

Congratulations to our newest SCUBA divers; Mekyhl, Dan, Abby, Megan, Leah, Taylor H, Kari, Aaron, Jake, Ben, Taylor F and Jack. And a big thank you thank to Greg Updike for helping out on the dives.