Newspaper Clips 12/28/13

2013: The Year of The Bridges ... of Gilchrist (again) ... and of a new look at tarpon fishing
(Boca Beacon © 12/28/2013)
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Indexed Dec 28 2013 3:40AM (Article ID 1059134295)

... of Gilchrist (again) ... and of a ...Dr. Justin Grubich announced he no longer supported the research presented by FWC researchers in a jig study from 2004 ... a study that many of ...a kayaker caught in the current off Boca Grande Pass • The FWC voted 4 to 3 to pursue the jig ban, as well as ...

 

40-Year-Old Endangered Species Act Has Helped Species in Peril
(Lakeland Ledger © 12/28/2013)
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Indexed Dec 28 2013 3:29AM (Article ID 1059109945)

...private conservation lands managed by the Florida Forest Service, Florida Park Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission , the Polk County Environmental Lands Program, water management districts, The Nature Conservancy, ...

 

After divers die, state plans no changes in cave access
(Tampa Bay Times © 12/28/2013)
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Indexed Dec 28 2013 3:22AM (Article ID 1059113791)

...drowned Wednesday has claimed at least six other lives since 1981. But Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials said they have no plans to restrict access to Eagle Nest ...spot was discovered in the 1960s. When the area passed to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in 2003, local diver Larry Green was among those who pushed for ...

 

At least four injured in Jupiter boat crash
(Palm Beach Post © 12/28/2013)
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Indexed Dec 28 2013 4:19AM (Article ID 1059152531)

...It was not immediately clear how fast the boat was going. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the crash and was helped Friday by agencies including Jupiter ...

 

Collier County Residents Asked To Look Out For Panther
(CBS 4 Miami © 12/28/2013)
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Indexed Dec 28 2013 4:43AM (Article ID 1059155618)

Collier County Residents Asked To Look Out For Panther MIAMI (CBSMiami)  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC )  is asking locals in Collier County to be on the look ...out for a Florida panther. The FWC will redeploy traps as it continues efforts to capture a panther that ...game cameras to identify the pantherâ€(tm)s travel routes. “The FWC is ass...

 

Dead diver’s dad wants cave closed
(Tampa Bay Online © 12/28/2013)
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Indexed Dec 28 2013 3:34AM (Article ID 1059117487)

...plans to close it at this time, said Gary Morse of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission , which manages the state-owned land. That discussion has taken place over ...is within the Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area and is managed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission . The property is owned by the Florida Department of Environmental Protections Division ...

 

Environment: Heavy rains, run-off may lead to large algal blooms
(Ft. Myers News-Press © 12/28/2013)
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Indexed Dec 28 2013 3:34AM (Article ID 1059109831)

...start when concentrations reach 10,000 cells per liter, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission . Heavy nutrients loads are needed for harmful algal blooms like red tide. ...

 

FWC making another attempt to catch Collier panther
(WZVN (ABC) Ft. Myers © 12/28/2013)
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Indexed Dec 28 2013 3:29AM (Article ID 1059108548)

FWC making another attempt to catch Collier panther COLLIER COUNTY, FL - People in ...they can catch the panther and get it out of the neighborhood. FWC had traps up in the neighborhood at the beginning of December. They ...after no one saw the panther for two weeks. A spokesperson with FWC says while its common to see panthers in Collier County, officials fear ...new home. Officials say they are acting aggressively to catch the panther. FWC set up...

 

Injured biker settles suit over panther detection system in eastern Collier
(Naples Daily News © 12/27/2013)
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Indexed Dec 27 2013 7:21PM (Article ID 1059031128)

Injured biker settles suit over panther detection system in eastern Collier Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Trackers this fall captured and collared an endangered Florida Panther that may ...

 

New deer hunting regulations proposed for northwest Florida
(Crestview News Bulletin © 12/28/2013)
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Indexed Dec 28 2013 3:34AM (Article ID 1059123455)

...Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is considering dividing the state’s Hunting Zone D — from Pensacola to ...harvest bucks with at least one antler 5 inches or longer. The FWC also is considering rescheduling antlerless deer season — “doe days” — on private lands ...hunters may be able to participate without substantially reducing deer populations, an FWC spokesperson said. Proposals for Zone D, if passed in April, would take ...

 

Social media spotlights need for Nassau River truck spill cleanup
(WJXX ABC 25 Duval County © 12/27/2013)
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Indexed Dec 27 2013 7:03PM (Article ID 1059024539)

...disposed it into the river over the side of the bridge." FHP, FWC , FDEP plans to clean up mess Florida Highway Patrol Public Information Officer ...

 

Two men rescued from flipped airboat in Broward Everglades
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Indexed Dec 28 2013 3:34AM (Article ID 1059113555)

...their airboat overturned in the Everglades in western Broward, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission . Gary Kendricks, 65, and Christopher Mall, 41, were unhurt when their airboat ...flipped over around 1:30 p.m., FWC spokeswoman Katie Johnson said. "Christopher Mall had texted his father to tell ...where the airboat was found using GPS tracking. A BSO helicopter, the FWC and Coral Springs Fire Rescue all played roles in the search and ...

 

Everglades refuge stalled at 10 acres but expected to grow
(St. Augustine Record © 12/28/2013)
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Indexed Dec 28 2013 4:19AM (Article ID 1059147969)

...of the smallest of the more than 560 refuges owned by the U .S . Fish and Wildlife Service, the Everglades Headwaters refuge has a big job: protect wildlife and ...

 

First info meeting on spaceport will be in Volusia
(Daytona Beach News-Journal © 12/28/2013)
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Indexed Dec 28 2013 3:34AM (Article ID 1059115596)

...the 1950s. Local anthropologists and officials with the National Park Service and U .S . Fish and Wildlife Service say the property also contains ruins of much earlier historic settlements, ...

 

Good Samaritan rescues stranded boaters
(Miami-WSVN (FOX) © 12/28/2013)
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Indexed Dec 28 2013 3:40AM (Article ID 1059122722)

...waited for help in the water, both admitted that the thought of snakes and alligators did cross their minds. "Pretty scary, you know," ...

 

A boon for eastern Alachua County?
(Gainesville Sun © 12/28/2013)
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Indexed Dec 28 2013 3:40AM (Article ID 1059134444)

...comment from other state agencies such as the Department of Transportation and Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Once the state issues any comments, recommendations or challenges to ...

 

Thumbs up, thumbs down: Dec. 28, 2013
(St. Augustine Record © 12/28/2013)
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Indexed Dec 28 2013 4:19AM (Article ID 1059147965)

...Sunshine Bus to her job at Goodwill Industries. DOWN To the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissions announcement that 2013 was the worst year for manatee deaths ...

 

Editorial: Manatees suffer in 2013
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Indexed Dec 28 2013 3:34AM (Article ID 1059109731)

...And nutrient-rich freshwater runoff from Lake Okeechobee is just fuel for red tide blooms. Its the story of our state. We came, we saw and ...

 

Wildlife: Rabbits chased from nest after dog attack
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Indexed Dec 28 2013 4:43AM (Article ID 1059158892)

...was one of seven that was recovering from toxicosis possibly caused by red tide . An update from the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of ...

 

9 people reported injured when boat hits sandbar in Jupiter; 2 hospitalized
(WPEC News 12 Palm Beach County © 12/28/2013)
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Indexed Dec 28 2013 3:40AM (Article ID 1059122479)

...Friday afternoon. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue responded to reports of a boating incident on the Jupiter Sand Bar at 2:26 p.m. A ...

 

South Palm Park: Affordability near the water
(Palm Beach Post © 12/28/2013)
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Indexed Dec 28 2013 4:43AM (Article ID 1059152604)

...she’d long called home. “We raised our three sons here, swimming, canoeing , fishing,” she said. Guthrie, the association president — the group is voluntary and ...

 

University of Florida/IFAS Presenters Teach About Estuary Friendly Living
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Indexed Dec 28 2013 3:40AM (Article ID 1059123591)

...of chemicals and medications in Pinellas County is located here.  Finally, when boating , the two recommend avoiding overly fast speeds, scraping the bottom in shallow water, and dumping sewage into the water. In boating and other outdoor activities, always be sure to “leave no trace. ...Canoeing on the water turned out to be a gloriously peaceful activity. We ...

 

Work set to begin on Palm Coast nature preserve
(Daytona Beach News-Journal © 12/28/2013)
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Indexed Dec 28 2013 3:34AM (Article ID 1059115611)

...x2014; By the summer of 2014, there may be more fishing and canoeing available along the head of a saltwater creek that is being billed ...

 

Environmental groups file lawsuit to replace Ceitus Barrier on North Cape Coral Spreader
(Ft. Myers Beach Talk © 12/28/2013)
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Indexed Dec 28 2013 3:40AM (Article ID 1059126461)

...Calusa Land Trust And Nature Preserve Of Pine Island, Inc.; Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation, Inc. and the Greater Pine Island Civic Association, Inc., along with ...

 

Local Eagle Scout receives highest conservation award
(Citrus County Chronicle © 12/28/2013)
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Indexed Dec 28 2013 3:34AM (Article ID 1059116232)

Local Eagle Scout receives highest conservation award FLORAL CITY — A Citrus High School and Academy of Environmental ...Science graduate has been awarded the William T. Hornaday Conservation Medal. If you subscribe to the newspaper, you receive FREE access to ...

 

Residents rally to protect bears by opposing land sale
(St. Augustine Record © 12/28/2013)
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Indexed Dec 28 2013 4:19AM (Article ID 1059147970)

...month, are fighting a state plan to sell off 27 acres of conservation land on the edge of the Wekiwa Springs State Park, a few ...Women Voters, which also is fighting the sale of so-called "surplus conservation land." The Florida Department of Environmental Protection put the parcels on a list of state-owned land deemed "no longer necessary for conservation " that could be made available for sale as part of a state ...effort to raise $50 million to buy othe...

 

TDC, County workshop set for Jan. 28
(Jackson County Floridan © 12/28/2013)
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Indexed Dec 28 2013 3:40AM (Article ID 1059123646)

...the group visited Florida Caverns State Park, the new Hinson Recreation and Conservation Area, and the Bellamy Bridge Heritage Trail. “We get a lot ...

 

The purrfect island cat paradise
(Suwannee Democrat © 12/28/2013)
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Indexed Dec 28 2013 3:34AM (Article ID 1059124064)

...of Malta costume. On the island, visitors can feed cats within a conservation area managed by a volunteer group.

 

Water district: Demand to exceed supply by 2035
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Indexed Dec 28 2013 3:34AM (Article ID 1059120387)

...availability by 256 million gallons per day. But the district is proposing conservation and alternative sources to make up for the difference. "The plan provides ...clear plan to meet water-supply needs through the year 2035. Water conservation can partially offset the projected increase in water demand, and the plan ...In its water use plan released this month, the district noted water conservation alone could reduce 2035 water demand by 84 to 214 mgd depending on the le...

 

Environmental studies delay Brevard parkway project
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Indexed Dec 28 2013 3:34AM (Article ID 1059122415)

...95 can be built, state transportation officials first must prove that no endangered species would be affected. To allow time for the required federal wildlife studies, ...

 

Starpoint Resort Group Highlights the Turtle Reef Club Resort on Picturesque Hutchinson Island, Florida
(Jacksonville Business Journal © 12/28/2013)
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Indexed Dec 28 2013 3:34AM (Article ID 1059117506)

...Beach, Florida. This incredible resort property situated on Hutchinson Island faces the Indian River to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. For those ...Nearby hot spots ideal for a day trip include Palm Beach, Daytona, Lake Okeechobee and Orlando. Whether travelers choose to spend a lazy afternoon fishing, taking ...

 

Beverly J. Fleming: It's up to us to maintain county for wildlife as well as people
(St. Augustine Record © 12/28/2013)
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Indexed Dec 28 2013 4:19AM (Article ID 1059147972)

Beverly J. Fleming: Its up to us to maintain county for wildlife as well as people By Call 824-4423 or email fleminglimpkin@aol.com. ...can take great pride in maintaining our county so White pelicans, other wildlife and people can enjoy it.

 

Dredging to begin in Warner's Bayou in January
(Bradenton Herald © 12/28/2013)
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Indexed Dec 28 2013 3:34AM (Article ID 1059115512)

...been performed, said Max Dersch, natural resource division manager with Manatee County parks and resources. He said the project still needs permit approval from the ...

 

Florida looks to a private company to sell advertisements on state trails
(South Florida Sun-Sentinel © 12/28/2013)
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Indexed Dec 28 2013 3:34AM (Article ID 1059113560)

...and 13 access point signs up to 4-square-feet at seven parks at "no proposed cost" to the state. The Legislatures first attempt at ...

 

Florida rocket launch complex site is set for federal review
(Bradenton Herald © 12/28/2013)
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Indexed Dec 28 2013 3:29AM (Article ID 1059115525)

...private rocket companies weighed against environmentalists hopes that the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge will be forever protected. To compete for the growing private satellite ...The property is owned by NASA but managed as part of the wildlife refuge. Space Florida expects a new launch center could be largely free ...Florida, a 140,000-acre sanctuary of marshes, beaches, lagoons and abundant wildlife . "Youre basically talking about the first major deviation fr...

 

Seabirds and fishing lines, a lethal combination
(WWSB ABC 7 Sarasota © 12/28/2013)
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Indexed Dec 28 2013 3:34AM (Article ID 1059121350)

...an injured bird, try to catch and contain it, and call Venice Wildlife or another local rehab or rescue group, and remember, DO NOT cut the line.

 

Talks Underway To Outsource Trails Sponsorship Program
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Indexed Dec 28 2013 3:40AM (Article ID 1059123912)

...and 13 access point signs up to 4-square-feet at seven parks at “no proposed cost” to the state. On its webpage, the company ...

 

Florida's official rock is part gem, part critter
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Indexed Dec 28 2013 3:34AM (Article ID 1059113562)

...toting the peculiar rock home from the Suwannee and many other Florida rivers were prehistoric people who exploited it as the raw material of ammunition ...

 

Go Fishing: Bite stays hot for the holidays
(Tampa Bay Online © 12/28/2013)
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Indexed Dec 28 2013 3:34AM (Article ID 1059117486)

...the mix, but plenty just under and inside the slot. In the rivers there are plenty of trout, redfish and snook. Again, pilchards, greenbacks, white ...

 

State Geologists Mapping Florida Sinkholes
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Indexed Dec 27 2013 11:24PM (Article ID 1059069863)

...Means. Means said the entire Big Bend coastline as well as Tarpon Springs and Tampa are areas considered high risk to sinkhole activity. Means also ...

 

Tampa will tap Blue Sink to boost river flow
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Indexed Dec 28 2013 3:29AM (Article ID 1059117533)

...the health of the river helped produce a calculation known as the rivers minimum flow level. Thats nearly 11 million gallons a day from July ...when he flipped the switch on a new pump house at Sulphur Springs in North Tampa. That system can add nearly 10 million gallons of ...

 

Bear breaks into Florida homeowner's screened patio looking for food
(WPEC News 12 Palm Beach County © 12/27/2013)
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Indexed Dec 27 2013 3:06PM (Article ID 1058983503)

...stood up on his legs he was as tall as me." The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said bears can smell food from a mile away and will eat ...We have to coexist even if it gets a little rough sometimes." FWC said its important to lock up not only your food, but your ...

 

Bears in your yard
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Indexed Dec 27 2013 3:22PM (Article ID 1058989264)

...bear population has bounced back to more than 3,000 bears today. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FFWCC) reported a dramatic increase in bear reports for Santa Rosa County. ...

 

Brevard County's Year in Review
(Fort Pierce Hometown News © 12/27/2013)
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Indexed Dec 27 2013 3:22PM (Article ID 1058989749)

...invitation to perform at the national competition every year for free. 3. FWC investigating the deaths of more than 200 brown pelicans, 80 manatees The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission continued to investigate what caused the deaths of more than 200 pelicans ...comments?Read more News stories from the Brevard County community newspaper...

 

Florida Is Weird. But Heres What Was Weirdest This Year.
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Indexed Dec 27 2013 12:22PM (Article ID 1058946482)

...Mack, John Spade, Roberto Koltun, Andrew Derksen / WLRN, Flickr, El Nuevo Herald, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission , Florida Cooperative Pest Survey Program Florida can be a pretty weird place, ...

 

Florida Panther That May Have Killed Two Dogs Still Wandering Neighborhood; FWC Won't Capture It
(Ft. Lauderdale New Times © 12/27/2013)
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Indexed Dec 27 2013 3:22PM (Article ID 1058988957)

Florida Panther That May Have Killed Two Dogs Still Wandering Neighborhood; FWC Wont Capture It A panther is roaming a southwest Florida neighborhood and ...man says the panther attacked and killed his Chihuahua last week. The FWC says it laid out a few traps to nab the panther but, ...animal would have to be showing signs of threatening behavior for the FWC to act. Panthers dont like the taste of people meat, generally, so ...could confuse a young child for a small animal. For n...

 

Michael Markarian: Close loophole allowing dangerous snakes
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Indexed Dec 27 2013 4:22PM (Article ID 1059004095)

...for the Obama administration to follow suit on a national scale. The U .S . Fish and Wildlife Service had a proposal under consideration to ban the trade of nine ...

 

A Florida panther was a Florida panther and ate a delicious Chihuahua and now people are upset Fish and Wildlife won't go catch it and kill it
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Indexed Dec 27 2013 2:05PM (Article ID 1058967933)

A Florida panther was a Florida panther and ate a delicious Chihuahua and now people are upset Fish and Wildlife wont go catch it and kill it Did these folks look at ...

 

Bear caught on video in homeowners porch
(Orlando-WFTV (ABC) © 12/27/2013)
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Indexed Dec 27 2013 2:22PM (Article ID 1058973353)

...realized the smell he was looking for was oil and not turkey. Fish and Wildlife officials said it is best to leave food inside to avoid attracting ...

 

Manatee Body Count: 2013 Shattered All the Records
(Ft. Lauderdale New Times © 12/27/2013)
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Indexed Dec 27 2013 3:22PM (Article ID 1058988960)

...exactly so many sea cows are not making it. According to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissions stats, 71 of the 2013 deaths were from watercraft, 34 ...

 

Year in Review: June 2013, Bridge plan moves closer to approval
(Sarasota East County Observer © 12/27/2013)
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Indexed Dec 27 2013 7:16AM (Article ID 1058872986)

...Corps of Engineers (USACE). The USACE would consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fishery Service. The USACE would also coordinate its ...

 

Man fights crocodile with his bare hands to save his son
(WPEC News 12 Palm Beach County © 12/27/2013)
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Indexed Dec 27 2013 3:06PM (Article ID 1058983501)

...the crocodile attacked the boy. It reported that Kachere jumped onto the crocodiles back and tried to force open its jaws, beating at its head ...

 

Longtime Key Wester loses boat in fire
(Florida Keys Keysnews © 12/27/2013)
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Indexed Dec 27 2013 5:37AM (Article ID 1058839307)

...News Friday, December 27, 2013 Longtime Key Wester loses boat in fire Boating community helps woman get back on her feet BY ADAM LINHARDT Citizen ...been living with friends, trying to scrap money together for repairs. The boating community at Stock Island Marina Village has banded together to help her. ...

 

Hook, line and sinker: International Game Fish Association celebrates 75 years with 30th annual 'IGFA International Auction & Banquet'
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Indexed Dec 27 2013 2:05PM (Article ID 1058967767)

...said IGFAs president, Rob Kramer. IGFA is a nonprofit organization known for conservation efforts of fisheries, educational programs, rule-making and for maintaining worldwide game ...those who have made significant contributions in those endeavors with the IGFA Conservation Award in 1993. Past honorees include Palm Beachs John Rybovich, Panamanian President ...Lauderdale will receive the coveted prize. "Ray and his company have promoted conservation and revolutionized re...

 

Bald eagles dying in Utah from mysterious illness
(WPTV NBC 5 Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach © 12/27/2013)
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Indexed Dec 27 2013 9:20AM (Article ID 1058905471)

...first clue into solving the mystery. Bald eagles are no longer an endangered species but are still federally protected. The birds have been found throughout northern ...

 

Mother Nature's ally: Hammock Bay naturalist proves that development doesn't have to be destructive
(Walton Sun © 12/27/2013)
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Indexed Dec 27 2013 3:22PM (Article ID 1058989170)

...clearing the land section by section to protect the bobwhite quail, an endangered species . Land in front of the clubhouse will be left alone since it ...

 

Fish are biting, but the key is where
(Fort Pierce Hometown News © 12/27/2013)
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Indexed Dec 27 2013 3:22PM (Article ID 1058989765)

...were there biting anything that moved. Wind kept most anglers in the Indian River on the move from Middle Cove south, trout in three- four feet ...

 

Stuart captain taught 80,000 Environmental Studies Center students on lagoon trips over 33 years
(Jupiter Courier © 12/27/2013)
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Indexed Dec 27 2013 7:16AM (Article ID 1058872435)

...8217;s Capt. John Vanilla before Vanilla leads a tour of the Indian River Lagoon on the River Scout at the Stuart causeway boat ramp in ...Binder said of his time teaching fifth- and sixth-graders about the Indian River Lagoon.

 

Editorial: A hotel at Silver Springs
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Indexed Dec 27 2013 7:16AM (Article ID 1058872408)

...would be "far off." Felton said the DEPs Division of Recreation and Parks has three main objectives: 1) protect the water, 2) increase recreational opportunities ...

 

Free guided hikes at Florida’s state parks on New Year’s Day
(Tampa Bay Online © 12/27/2013)
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Indexed Dec 27 2013 2:22PM (Article ID 1058974553)

Free guided hikes at Florida’s state parks on New Year’s Day Floridas state parks are working together to get residents off on the right foot for ...

 

Plant a Tree to Celebrate Arbor Day! …..
(Chipley Foster Folly News © 12/27/2013)
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Indexed Dec 27 2013 7:16AM (Article ID 1058874225)

...for leisure activities * Lower energy costs for cooling * Cover and food for wildlife * Screen from unsightly views * Privacy from neighbors * Addition of value to your ...

 

Theme parks brought birds, bots and big deals in 2013
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Theme parks brought birds, bots and big deals in 2013 Dewayne Bevil on Attractions ...

 

Waterfront plans in St. Pete
(Tampa Bay Business Journal © 12/27/2013)
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Indexed Dec 27 2013 8:56AM (Article ID 1058868351)

...under scrutiny as the city creates a Downtown Waterfront Master Plan. Seventeen parks , several museums, public and private marinas, Al Lang Stadium and the Salt ...

 

Focusing on solutions for Floridas fragile springs
(Sunshine State News © 12/27/2013)
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Indexed Dec 27 2013 7:16AM (Article ID 1058868520)

Focusing on solutions for Floridas fragile springs Fewer trees in managed forests could mean more water in the ground ...

 

St. Johns River, other rivers again eyed as solution to future water shortage
(Sunshine State News © 12/27/2013)
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Indexed Dec 27 2013 7:16AM (Article ID 1058868497)

St. Johns River, other rivers again eyed as solution to future water shortage Northeast and eastern Florida ...resources can support, and water management experts are considering pulling water from rivers and reservoirs to keep up with the demand. read more Full story: ...http://feeds.jacksonville.com/~r/JacksonvillecomNews/~3/ WvJ6CWL7vgs/st-johns-river-other-rivers -again-eyed-solution- future-water-shortage

 

Storm water master plan in the works
(Fort Pierce Hometown News © 12/27/2013)
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Indexed Dec 27 2013 3:22PM (Article ID 1058989775)

Storm water master plan in the works Man-made lakes , paved roads could help avoid local flooding By Jessica Creagan jcreagan@hometownnewsol.com ...update and improve the storm water system, he said. Two man-made lakes to the north and the south of the city could be one ...a small lake on it, Mr. Mathes said. Not only would the lakes hold water diverted from ditches, but it would also serve as a ...Read more News stories from the Indian River County community newspaper...

 

The FWC Spotlights The Local Sea Hare Species SpaceCoastDaily.com

... in the same family as snails and slugs. This beautiful creature was found at Cedar Key and photographed by, FWC staff member, Jennifer Saranzak.

 

South Florida outdoors notebook Sun-Sentinel

Panther killing: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are looking for help ..

 

No fishing license needed for freshwater anglers Dec. 28 Perry Newspapers (blog)

Rick Scott and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced this week that Saturday, Dec. 28, will be the last freshwater ...

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