Found 05.27.2020 The Anniversary

It’s been one year since I started Hunt the 27th.

The idea came from my experience with White’s Easter Egg Hunt. 2018 was the first year I participated, 2019 I was awarded the position of “bunny” to hide the eggs for this area. I loved the idea of the contest, enjoyed hunting as well as hiding the eggs, and meeting new people along the way. I wanted to figure out a way to continue the idea, and hunt the 27th was born.

Why the 27th? My first date with my husband was 05/27/2013. Seven years ago he asked me out after we had been friends for years. I’ve never regretted taking that chance and saying yes. Three years ago he moved us South to Jacksonville Beach for a job opportunity. And here in Florida I fell in love with metal detecting and photography….

So as long as people are interested, let’s keep hunting! Thanks for a great first year!

There are two cases to be found at this location along with various other items.

This hunt just as the others will require a detector. Make sure you fill any holes you dig and many thanks for picking up any trash you find along the way as well. Take a photo of where you find the container and text it to the number found on this site (904-201-9047). Feel free to text for clues as well!

Remember all hunts are open to the public.

Good luck and happy hunting!

~Dianna

FOUND 04.27.2020 - 2 Cases, 1 Location

Oh what a crazy time these past two months have been! With the beaches partially open, let’s take the opportunity to start the hunt back again.

Life has been overwhelming during this pandemic. Many have lost their jobs, struggling to find necessities, or unable to hug loved ones. But during this heartbreaking time, we also see communities coming together, finding heroes in unexpected places, and appreciating things in life we took for granted.

Thank you to everyone to those serving our community, who’ve served in our armed forces past and present, to our scientists, and to our healthcare workers. We really appreciate all the hard work and bravery.

To put some normalcy back into our lives for just a moment, let’s head back to Jacksonville Beach this morning. Specifically, behind the Courtyard Marriott Hotel in Jax Beach (15th/16th Ave North).

I know parking is limited now at the beach, but there is parking in this area next to Fairfield Inn on 15th Ave North.

There are two cases to be found at this location along with various other items.

I usually prepare cases few months in advance. Before Covid-19 changed our world, I had created an Easter themed case for March. Those items for that case are as follows:

Inside the case is a 1964 quarter, then two wheat pennies, 2 silver dimes, and various other items.

In this same area, there is a second case:

Token from 1863, silver 1956 dime, war nickel, and two Wheaties

Closeup of token

This hunt just as the others will require a detector. Make sure you fill any holes you dig and many thanks for picking up any trash you find along the way as well. Take a photo of where you find the container and text it to the number found on this site.

Remember all hunts are open to the public.

Good luck and happy hunting!

03.27.2020 No clue this month

After long week of trying to decide what would be best, I’ve decided to not hold the hunt. With our beaches closed among most other public areas, there are not many options available to hold the event.

I will plan to resume next month so look for clues here on 4.27.2020.

A big Thank You to the healthcare workers and hospital staff, emergency workers and all of those who are keeping our communities going. We appreciate all you are doing and hope for everyone’s safety.

Keep well and stay safe! See you next month!

FOUND 02.27.2020 Case 2

We’re revisiting a place we’ve been before simply because it’s one of my favorites. When we returned to Florida after Hurricane Irma, South Ponte Vedra Beach Recreation Area had parts of a sailboat in pieces all over the beach. What dunes were left looked thin and frail. A few palm trees had been blown directly into the dunes, looking like flags purposely placed there. It made me think of all the rescue workers who stay during these storms to help, and the pieces they had to pick up after Irma show her violence.

The photo above was taken the following summer at this small park that sits on the side of A1A. Much work has went into restoring the dunes and restructuring the area. Once again a beautiful area for ocean views for people to enjoy.

The case will contain a special item and cash as usual, but don’t forget there are other items in this area of value as well.

This hunt just as the others will require a detector. Make sure you fill any holes you dig and many thanks for picking up any trash you find along the way as well. Take a photo of where you find the container and text it to the number found on this site.

Remember all hunts are open to the public.

Good luck and happy hunting!

Congrats to Jim Farquharson for finding this case today!

Jim’s finds from this hunt

FOUND 02.27.2020 Case 1

Spring is almost here…

First day of spring will be March 19th this year. It seems like we have had a true winter season recently, with cold temperatures starting early in November. However mother nature has started to show signs of spring finally. And for Florida, that means spring breakers leaving lots of treasures for metal detectorists to find!

So FIRST case will be in Atlantic Beach this morning to celebrate the FIRST season of 2020. Remember sometimes it doesn’t matter which direction you go at the beach, the view is still beautiful.

The case will contain a special item and cash as usual, but don’t forget there are other items in this area of value as well.

This hunt just as the others will require a detector. Make sure you fill any holes you dig and many thanks for picking up any trash you find along the way as well. Take a photo of where you find the container and text it to the number found on this site.

Remember all hunts are open to the public.

Good luck and happy hunting!

Congrats to George Fullerton for finding this case early this morning!

FOUND 01.27.2020

Ah love is in the air…

With Valentine's Day around the corner, I thought it would be a good idea to have a location that “locks” a relationship.

We head to south today to visit this famous bridge in North Beach known for its numerous locks and beautiful views.

There is some special love to be found in the hunt today!

The case will contain a special item and cash as usual, but don’t forget there are other items in this area of value as well.

This hunt just as the others will require a detector. Make sure you fill any holes you dig and many thanks for picking up any trash you find along the way as well. Take a photo of where you find the container and text it to the number found on this site.

Remember all hunts are open to the public.

Good luck and happy hunting!

Here is what you're looking for this hunt……

Found 12.27.2019

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

We head to Jacksonville Beach today for 2 cases at the same location.

The 3rd planet from the Sun is about to take another lap around that bright morning star. Often this time of the year, sunrises are best seen south of the Pier. The colors are very vivid and can be quite beautiful during winter. The Seawind can be harsh during the winter months since cooler temperatures and rain have been more often than not as of late. But I’m sure most would agree, it’s better to make a Sandman than a Snowman in December!

The case will contain a special coin and $27.00 as usual, but don’t forget there are other items as usual in this area of value as well.

This hunt just as the others will require a detector. Make sure you fill any holes you dig and many thanks for picking up any trash you find along the way as well. Take a photo of where you find the container and text it to the number found on this site.

Remember all hunts are open to the public.

Good luck and happy hunting!

Items for case 1

Items for case 2

FOUND (11.27.2019 - Clue 2 Location: Atlantic Beach)

Because the holidays are here, this time there are two cases placed in two different locations. This clue is for the case at Atlantic/Neptune Beach.

At the opposite end of the island, you’ll discover two towns that connect into a town center directly off Highway A1A. Atlantic Beach and Neptune Beach seem to blend seamlessly in town center, as a gateway to the ocean. At the end of town center in Atlantic Beach, a hotel has always stood since the 1940s. First named Copper Kettle, then Sea Turtle Inn, the hotel is now called One Ocean Resort. The hotel provides chairs for it’s guests to enjoy relaxing on the beach and often you can find treasures they have left behind here.

The case will contain a special coin and $27.00 as usual, but don’t forget there are other items as usual in this area of value as well.

This hunt just as the others will require a detector. Make sure you fill any holes you dig and bonus points for picking up any trash you find along the way as well. Take a photo of where you find the container and text it to the number inside.

Remember all hunts are open to the public.

Good luck and happy hunting!

Big congrats to Joe (and his support team Jeri) for finding the case this morning!

FOUND 11.27.2019 - Clue 1 Location: Vilano Beach

Because the holidays are here, this time there are two cases placed in two different locations. This clue is for the case at Vilano Beach.

Once the location of the Grand Vilano Casino, Vilano Beach is a beautiful small town just 2 miles outside of St. Augustine. Storms from 1937 thru 1939 washed the casino out to sea, however a public beach pavilion exists there today.

Vilano Beach allows seasonal 4x4 vehicle travel, so as you walk out onto the beach from the pavilion, there are several new signs posted for this lane. As you walk south along the outside of this new “road”, you’ll find treasures along your journey as you head south. There is another pathway that leads back to the parking lot, so travel that direction to make your way back.

The case will contain a special coin and $27.00 as usual, but don’t forget there are other items as usual in this area of value as well.

This hunt just as the others will require a detector. Make sure you fill any holes you dig and bonus points for picking up any trash you find along the way as well. Take a photo of where you find the container and text it to the number inside.

Remember all hunts are open to the public.

Good luck and happy hunting!

Our famous George found the case in Vilano today!

FOUND 10.27.2019

29°59'25.6"N 81°18'54.9"W

Since this weekend in Jacksonville Beach the Blue Angles are performing an air show, I’m traveling south to place the case this time. Use the coordinates above to find the location.

There’s a special coin to be found, among other items as usual.

This hunt just as the others will require a detector. Make sure you fill any holes you dig and bonus points for picking up any trash you find along the way as well. Take a photo of where you find the container and text it to the number inside.

Remember all hunts are open to the public.

Good luck and happy hunting!

FOUND 09.27.2019

First Christian Church of Neptune Beach has a beautiful view of the ocean, with a large oceanfront courtyard. The access to the beach is a ramp, so often in the mornings at sunrise you can find bicyclists passing thru to catch a glimpse at the morning star waking everyone up.

While searching this area, remember two things, some things that sound like a pull tab on a metal detector, are not always what they seem.

This hunt just as the others will require a detector and will be located in the dry sand. Make sure you fill any holes you dig and bonus points for picking up any trash you find along the way as well. Take a photo of where you find the container and text it to the number inside.

Remember all hunts are open to the public.

Good luck and happy hunting!

Congrats to George again for finding the case and treasures! See his photo of all his finds here:

FOUND 08.27.2019

“Under the boardwalk….” always sings in my head when I’m visiting Jacksonville Beach Pier. I love detecting around this area, there’s always something to find.

Once called Ruby, then Pablo Beach, and as of 1925 Jacksonville Beach, this town has a long history of change. There once was a wooden boardwalk here, an amusement park, and cars would line up on the sand to compete in auto racing.

Construction continues in this area with a new ramp being built to allow wheelchair access. I look forward to the day when the pier is rebuilt from the hurricane damage from years past. But for now, visitors from across the globe come to our tiny part of the world to visit this area, some to see the Atlantic Ocean for the first time.

This hunt just as the others will require a detector and will be located in the sand. Make sure you fill any holes you dig and bonus points for picking up any trash you find along the way as well. Take a photo of where you find the container and text it to the number inside.

Good luck and happy hunting!

07.27.2019- FOUND

Not only can you hear sounds from the ocean while visiting the beach, but often music fills the air when festive events happen at the Seawalk Pavillion in Jacksonville Beach.

This particular Saturday there is at least two events at the beach. Void surf competition will start at 8 am followed by an artist market across from City Hall. Busy summertime Saturday fun!

With these kind of days where a crowd of people can be found, often there are treasures left behind for metal detectorists to discover. To find those kind of treasures, you have to think about how people normally lose things while at the beach.

This hunt will require a detector and will be located in the sand. Make sure you fill any holes you might dig, and bonus points for picking up any trash you find as well. Take a photo of where you find the container and text it to the number inside.

And if you happen to be in the area, I’ll be selling postcards of my photography at the market. Feel free to drop by the market and say hi