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Bahama Bev's Indian Rocks Beach FloridaBahama Bev's
Phone: (727) 421-2850
Tampa Bay Florida

Enjoy life in the Florida sun with sun protection SPF clothing and accessories for the entire family. Exclusively at Bahama Bev's on Indian Rocks Beach.

We also carry a wide variety of seashells and nautical gifts, photos, shell art, shell mirrors, specimen seashells, jewelry, tropical music, handmade soaps and oils, and sailors’ valentines.

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Sailors' Valentines

The history of the Sailors’ Valentines goes back to the late 18th century when sailors would bring home lovely octagonal boxes with seashell designs and present them to their wives or sweethearts. Antique valentines from Barbados can fetch up to $35,000 at auction and were made using up to 16 different shells. Today this art form has been taken to a new level with a number of artists creating wonderfully intricate designs, incorporating oil paintings and using many different types of seashells and sea life.

About Us

Bev Bethell Dolezal, owner of Bahama Bev’s, grew up in Nassau, Bahamas. From an early age Bev has been fascinated by everything about seashells - their beauty, shape, texture, etc. She is an avid collector with a healthy respect for the sea. Bev is a former president of the Suncoast Conchologists of Clearwater, FL, and a member of the Conchologists of America.

She attends and exhibits in shell shows, loves to sail, snorkel and fish and leads shelling trips to the Bahamas.

Bev is a professional photographer and has lived in Europe, Africa and the United States. She lives in Clearwater, Florida with her husband, Ed and has 3 adult children.

In May, 2008, Bev opened a seashells/nautical gift shop in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida. The 700 sq. ft. shop has a variety of seashells, shell art, sailors’ valentines, beachwear, photographs, nautical jewelry and an exclusive line of SPF +50 sun protective clothing.

Sun Protective Apparel & Accessories for the Entire Family

Sun Protection SPF Clothing for Women Men & Kids

Exclusive Distributor of Coolibar UPF +50 Products

Pick up all your Coolibar products at Bahama Bev's today and Save on Shipping!

Exclusively at Bahama Bev's ... Sun protection clothing for biking, walking, leisure, swimming, travel, gardening, cruise travel, golf, yoga, and the spa for Women, Men, & Kids. This great product was the first to receive the Skin Cancer Foundation’s seal of recommendation.

“Coolibar, the nation’s leader in provider of quality sun protective clothing, receives the distinct honor of becoming the Melanoma Int’l Foundation’s (MIF) first officially endorsed sun protective apparel.” - Newswire, May 6, 2008

Women's Sun Protection Clothing, Sun Hats, Swimwear

Women's SPF Clothing & AccessoriesWomen's Clothing

The women's line of sun protection clothing uses specially developed fabrics that provide significantly more sun protection than regular women's clothing and are individually tested for their UV protection level. In addition, our sun protective clothes are designed to have unique features to keep you cool while they provide maximum sun protection coverage. Our UV protective clothing, also called SPF clothing or sunscreen clothing, lets you enjoy being outside.


Women's Sun Hats

Our women's sun hats flatter and protect your face. They have wide brims and come in a range of durable fabrics and colors. Most of our sun protection hats are crushable for easy packing. To ensure complete protection against reflected UV that can bounce up under the brim of your sunblock hat, we also recommend using sunscreen or sunblock with your sun hat, particularly on your chin and cheeks.

Women's Sun Protective Swimwear and Cover Ups

The sun protective swimwear is made from bright, highly chlorine-resistant fabrics with matching accents. These designs, also called rash shirts or rash guards, were originally developed for swimmers on Australia's Great Barrier Reef. They have become the most popular sun protection garments in Australia and block 98% UV (UPF 50+) for maximum UV protection.

Men's SPF Clothing, Sun Hats, & Swimwear

Men's SPF Clothing, Sun Hats, & SwimwearThe men's sun protective clothing is designed for comfort, style and maximum sun protection. Specialized fabrics are carefully tailored with unique features for coverage and ventilation. Our SPF clothing provides significantly more UV protection than regular summer clothing and each item is individually tested, rated and labelled for it's UV protection level.

Whether you are relaxing with friends, walking, boating, fishing or golfing, a men's golf hat is a great way to stay comfortable and protected. Our men's sun hats include cotton, straw, and microfiber hats in a range of styles. All our sun hats have wide brims or extra fabric to cover your neck and are constructed from special sun protective materials. To ensure complete protection against reflected UV that can bounce up under the brim of your hat, we also recommend using a quality sunscreen or sunblock, particularly on your chin and cheeks.

Our men's sun protective swimwear is made from bright, highly chlorine-resistant fabrics with matching accents. These UV swimwear designs, also called rash guard swim shirts or rash shirts, were originally developed for swimmers on Australia's Great Barrier Reef. They have become the most popular sun protection garments in Australia and block 98% UV (UPF 50+) for maximum UV protection.

Kids SPF Clothing, Swimwear, Sun Hats, Sunglasses

Kids SPF Clothing, Swimwear, Sun Hats, SunglassesShop for SPF kids clothing, swimwear, sun hats, sunglasses, sun shelters, shades, swim shirts, board shorts, hoodies, and more.

These are the best sun protection clothing for children, from tots to teens. Need sunglasses to go with that? And maybe a bucket hat, too? Our accessories pair perfectly with the sun protective clothes we sell, offering coverage and comfort for them, peace of mind for you.

Swimwear

Ordinary kids sun protective swim wear is built on the skimpy side—cut to show skin, and not especially durable for wearing several seasons or handing down. Children's SPF swimwear from Coolibar are another story. Lightweight, quick-drying, and durable, they’re designed to cover tender young skin, not expose it to the elements. Choose from girls and boys swim shirts, all-in-one zip suits, infant rompers, and more, all made from fabrics that stand up well to chlorine and saltwater.

Kids Sun Hats

The most vulnerable skin, by far? The skin on the face. More tender still? The skin on a baby’s face. Little heads need big coverage, and there’s nothing like a good girl's bucket hat to fill the bill. Coolibar has kids sun hats that secure at the chin, baseball style caps with neck drapes, chlorine-resistant swimming hats, and more. No matter which sun hat you choose, you’ll find it brimming with benefits.

Bahama Bev's
Exclusive Local Distributor of Coolibar UPF +50 Attire
Contact: Bev | Phone: (727) 421-2850
Website: www.bahamabevs.com | Email: bahamabevs@mac.com
Categories: Shells - Decorative, Gift Shops, Beach Supplies
Member Since: 08/22/2008

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