The SunSmart 5K took place in the peaceful beauty of Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park on Key Biscayne. It's not just a run—it’s a way to help save lives! This special event focuses on teaching people about skin cancer and how to prevent it. Every year, it brings together a love for health, learning, and community. A Scenic and Meaningful Venue Key Biscayne, with its...

Embracing Sun Safety at the Nish Outrigger Challenge: A Coolibar Experience When Elijah Bodansky, Coolibar’s Category Manager for the Fishing and Boating collection, arrived at the Nish Outrigger Challenge on Virginia Key, he was met with a sight that surpassed all expectations. Over 400 paddlers, their families, and fans from across the U.S. and beyond gathered to celebrate the spirit of competition and camaraderie. But amidst...

Brittany Groover's Story May is Melanoma Awareness Month, a month dedicated to spreading awareness about melanoma. As part of our mission to keep the world safe from sun damage, support and help protect those who suffer from sun-related medical conditions, and a continued commitment to innovation in UPF 50+ fabric technology to enhance safety and prevention for everyone, we are spotlighting a friend of Coolibar and...

About 8 years ago, I went to the beach around 2:00 PM with a very good friend I had not seen in several years. Needless to say, we had a LOT to catch up on. I wore a comfortable two-piece bathing suit and brought my pop-up tent, because the Florida beach at 2:00 PM in the middle of May is just not a pleasant place to...

When an emergency arises during your commute to work or long road trip, you will be glad you planned ahead with this list of things to keep in your car for safety. What to keep in your car varies slightly depending on your region, but there are several car essentials that apply regardless. Traveling by car is a convenient mode of transportation, but it’s important to...

Have you ever found yourself asking, “What can I use instead of sunscreen”? Maybe it’s the stickiness or the need to constantly reapply that is making you consider something different. The good news is that there are plenty of sunscreen alternatives out there that provide just as much protection while being better for your body and the environment.   Sun protection is relevant for everyone, no...

By: Stacy Bissell When my 8-year-old daughter, Rowan, was little, she would go up to people on the street to tell them all about her life: her latest adventures, her dreams of running a museum, an animal rescue, being a famous singer and on and on. Then and now, she wants to be seen and to be able to tell her story. Gorlin syndrome is part...