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Outdoors | Hot spots fishing reportThursday, July 7, 2011 @ 10:58PMThis past week fishing out of Anna Maria Island on my 23-foot Hydraport, the weather has been a major factor affecting our fishing success. Overcast skies has made sight-fishing tough for tarpon. Though still off the beach, the number of tarpon schools has been dwindling. Big shiners and threadfins have been the ticket to our success fighting these huge silver kings.

Generators to restore power to St. George IslandWednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 1:05AMThe 8 p.m. rush was just finishing at Aunt Ebby's Ice Cream on St. George Island on Monday when the power suddenly went out, said shop owner Mark Goldman.

Update: Power restored to 70 percent of St. George IslandWednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 1:05AMPower has been restored to 70 percent of St. George Island through temporary tanker-sized generators Progress Energy has brought in, said Suzanne Grant, Project Energy spokeswoman. Power went out for about 2,200 customers on the island Monday night after a storm with heavy winds and a reported water spout damaged two transmission poles in Apalachiola Bay. About 850 customers are still without ...

Update: St. George Island residents, visitors deal with power outageWednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 12:28AMThe 8 p.m. rush was just finishing at Aunt Ebby's Ice Cream on St. George Island on Monday when the power suddenly went out, said shop owner Mark Goldman. The power remained out for much of Tuesday for more than 2,200 homes and businesses on the island. On Monday at 8:15 p.m., the power went out on the island after a significant storm with heavy winds that damaged two transmission towers that ...

Crime pays off for Brevard policeSunday, June 26, 2011 @ 1:24AMThe cash and other assets seized from criminals help police agencies keep up with the latest high-tech equipment and other ways to fight crime...

A little glory for a memorable catchWednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 2:26PMDavid Sikes' Outdoors column

Business briefs for May 6Thursday, May 5, 2011 @ 11:00PMWestShore Plaza mall adding new retailers

Trail mix: King of the Beach winners, fly of the month, summer camps for kidsThursday, May 5, 2011 @ 6:28PMBy Terry Tomalin, Times Outdoors Editor Thursday, May 5, 2011 What's new? Fishing shirts are hot. Just ask Guy Harvey , who has made millions painting pictures of marlin, wahoo, dolphin and other Florida sport fish. The next great design may just come from some locals. Stop by a boat show or your favorite tackle shop and check out the new Baitrun line. The company's motto "Fish Blood and Scales ...

70+ Upcoming Social Media & Tech EventsMonday, May 2, 2011 @ 9:40PMEvery week, Mashable puts together a calendar of upcoming social media and web events, parties and conferences. Here are some tips on how to net…