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Outdoors | Hot spots fishing report Thursday, 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 Island Wednesday, 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 Island Wednesday, 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 outage Wednesday, 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 police Sunday, 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 catch Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 2:26PMDavid Sikes' Outdoors column
Business briefs for May 6 Thursday, May 5, 2011 @ 11:00PMWestShore Plaza mall adding new retailers
Trail mix: King of the Beach winners, fly of the month, summer camps for kids Thursday, 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 Events Monday, 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…
SUP race and demos at Bunche Beach Sunday Tuesday, April 26, 2011 @ 11:16PMThe inaugural Bay-to-Gulf SUP Race will features standup paddleboard races, live demonstrations and other activities at Bunche Beach on Sunday (May 1).
Earth Day events abound in Southwest Florida Thursday, April 14, 2011 @ 11:22AMDetails for four Earth Day celebrations in Southwest Florida during April 2011.
Mark your calendar for Bay-to-Gulf SUP Race Monday, April 11, 2011 @ 11:15PMStand-up paddleboarders, fitness enthusiasts and water sport lovers can mark their calendar for Lee County Parks & Recreation’s first-ever SUP race, set for May 1 at Bunche Beach Preserve in south Fort Myers.
'THE LITTLE MAC ATTACK': Spanish invade but anglers are ready (CATCH-OF-THE-DAY PHOTOS) Thursday, March 24, 2011 @ 6:55PMNo need to wait, they are here. The Spanish mackerel are back - in a big way. “They're everywhere,” said Capt. Cathi Wagner of Backcountry Outfitters. “It's the little mac attack, and they'll attack just about anything,” she said. For more...
Outdoors Trail mix Thursday, March 3, 2011 @ 6:45PMBy Terry Tomalin, Times Outdoors Editor Thursday, March 3, 2011 Local sailor wins NOOD Regatta Nearly 1,000 sailors from the United States and Canada hit the waters of Tampa Bay for the season opener of the 2011 National Offshore One-Design Regatta series Feb. 18-20. After clawing his way to victory in the J/24 boat class, the largest fleet with 20 boats, the St. Petersburg Yacht Club's youth ...
NEW BUSINESS LICENSES: Week of February 14, 2011 Tuesday, February 22, 2011 @ 2:58PMNEW BUSINESS LICENSES: Week of February 14, 2011
Stand-up paddle boarding making waves for local businesses Tuesday, February 22, 2011 @ 2:45PMWhile surfing big waves may not be possible every day in Southwest Florida, stand-up paddle boarding is fetching more fans of all ages here on a daily basis. Whether someone is 8 or 88, local businesses are experiencing a surge of athletes competing, and even just recreating with stand-up paddle boarding, also known as SUP or SUPing.
Finally … the BIG game! Friday, February 11, 2011 @ 1:43PMNow that the 2010 season is done, and the high-scoring Pro Bowl is over, the real dirt begins. The field of two have been set, it’s Scott Ittersagen and the Green Bay Packers vs. Special FX, Melina Chaplin and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Winner take all! Here’s a recap of the ...
St. Pete enlists Dali among its Florida allures Saturday, February 5, 2011 @ 12:24PMST. PETERSBURG — "Our Golden Gate Bridge'': This is the way city and tourism officials describe the new building that houses one of the world's most comprehensive collections of Salvador Dalí. The stunning structure — a concrete box wrapped in a futuristic swirl of glass reflecting the palm-studded Tampa Bay shoreline — opened last month, and it's destined to be ...
St. Pete enlists Dalí among its Florida allures Friday, February 4, 2011 @ 1:02PMST. PETERSBURG — “Our Golden Gate Bridge’’: This is the way city and tourism officials describe the new building that houses one of the world’s most comprehensive collections of Salvador Dalí. The stunning structure — a concrete box wrapped in a futuristic swirl of glass reflecting the palm-studded Tampa Bay shoreline — opened last month, and it’s destined to be ...
Outdoors: Fishing is one of Rochester's best kept secrets Thursday, January 13, 2011 @ 5:01PMWhen one thinks of Rochester he/she probably thinks of sports, museums, art galleries, festivals, music and entertainment. All of these things and more are available in the Rochester area. Fishing is usually not one of the first things to come to mind. But, as I found out this past autumn, fishing is one of the area’s best kept secrets.
Zellers deal all about real estate Thursday, January 13, 2011 @ 3:59PMZellers sale opens up market to other American retailers
2010: The Year of the Bridge … a year in review Friday, December 31, 2010 @ 10:57AMThe bridge, the bridge, the bridge. A lot of things happened in Boca Grande this year, but the hot topic was the bridge system. Toll increases were implemented. When you combined that with the bridge itself, in disrepair and breaking down more than a handful of times, a hot [...]
OUTDOORS | Hot spots fishing report Thursday, December 9, 2010 @ 10:59PMAnglers fishing with me on my flats skiff the Snook fin-Addict out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key caught and released trout, flounder and redfish in skinny water along the east side of Sarasota Bay.
Shoppers spend time to save money on busy Black Friday Friday, November 26, 2010 @ 4:48PMBargain-hungry shoppers crashed area mall and big-box stores, bringing big savings for some and frustration for others.
Outdoor calendar Saturday, November 20, 2010 @ 10:08PMBOATING/SAILING
OUTDOORS | Hot spots fishing report Thursday, November 4, 2010 @ 10:41PMAnglers fishing with me on my flats skiff, the Snook Fin-Addict out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, caught and released little tunny, trout, small gag grouper and a red on flies last week.
Five great places to kayak or canoe in South Florida waters Tuesday, October 26, 2010 @ 6:27PMMIAMI -- When fall in South Florida finally starts feeling like a different season -- instead of an extension of the record-hot summer -- many will dust off their canoes and kayaks to explore local waterways. Amid the prolonged economic downturn, some of the best paddling waters may be found fairly close to home. read more
Fishing Report: Action as excellent as the weather Wednesday, October 20, 2010 @ 8:08AMHeaven can't be much better than Southwest Florida has been this past week. Not only has the weather been Chamber of Commerce beautiful, the fishing has been excellent in most areas.
Five great places to kayak or canoe in South Florida waters Wednesday, October 20, 2010 @ 7:26AMMIAMI — When fall in South Florida finally starts feeling like a different season — instead of an extension of the record-hot summer — many will dust off their canoes and kayaks to explore local waterways.
5 great places to kayak or canoe in South Florida waters Tuesday, October 12, 2010 @ 8:05PMWhen fall in South Florida finally starts feeling like a different season -- instead of an extension of the record-hot summer -- many will dust off their canoes and kayaks to explore local waterways. Amid the prolonged economic downturn, some of the best paddling waters may be found fairly close to home.
Key West Celebrity S.L.A.M. begins Friday Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 12:18AMKEY WEST -- Fishing for elusive shallow-water gamefish is the primary attraction in the Robert James Sales S.L.A.M. Celebrity Tournament, set to draw anglers, guides and celebrities to Key West... read more
Sarasota angler goes all-in at tourney Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 8:31PMAledia Hunt Tush brought a whole new meaning to the old phrase, "ah, go soak yer head," while
Harvest of worry Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 9:23PMThe greatest damage from the Gulf oil spill might be the fear it has put in the minds of seafood consumers and recreational fishermen. People have become afraid of seafood and, in some cases, even afraid to go fishing.
Even with empty boat, Naples angler captures title at Inshore World Championships Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 8:38PMRobert Collins headed back toward the dock Thursday thinking the worst.
Even with empty boat, Naples angler Robert Collins captures title at Inshore World Championships Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 8:38PMRobert Collins headed back toward the dock Thursday thinking the worst.
Catching a championship Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 12:39PMBest shallow water anglers in the world arrive at ground zero for flats fishing
Additional slow-speed zones are approved for Sarasota Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 8:32PMInsisting that the changes were "based on sound science" in order to protect manatees, the Florida
New tarpon tournament for kids Friday, May 28, 2010 @ 12:35PMGasparilla Outfitters and Special Effects for Women have set the date for a “Howl at the Moon Kidz Only” Invitational All-Release Tarpon Tournament to be held on Wednesday, June 23, between 4 and 7 p.m. Entry fee will be $250 per four-kid team. Observers will be placed on each boat to verify releases and record catch [...]
Across the USA News from every state Thursday, May 27, 2010 @ 11:29PMNews from every state
Dive Into Oceans Day at Rookery Bay offers kids the chance to try scuba diving Monday, May 3, 2010 @ 12:43PMWater, and the chance to enjoy it, comes in many forms in Southwest Florida. Saturday at the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center (ELC), the focus was on getting underneath the water and taking a look around. The sixth annual Dive Into Oceans Day at the Rookery Bay headquarters, on Tower Road off Collier Blvd., on the way to Marco Island, featured a temporary 17,000-gallon pool set up to ...
Retail's rising star Tuesday, April 20, 2010 @ 3:50AMWhen a thunderstorm pelts the suburbs of Washington, D.C., there aren't many places where you can practice your golf swing.
34th Great Dock Canoe Race in the works Thursday, April 15, 2010 @ 11:44AMFounded in 1976 as an end-of-season celebration of the Dock Restaurant’s first year, the Race now draws thousands of spectators on land and Bay to watch competitors including corporate icons, ambitious amateurs, and practically professionals. A parade of theme-decorated canoes is also a crowd favorite.
In Bay of Fundy, the tides they are a-changin' Thursday, April 15, 2010 @ 4:22AMWedged between Maine and Nova Scotia, and overshadowed by both, New Brunswick's surprisingly untrammeled Fundy coast has been hailed as "like Cape Cod 50 years ago" and "Maine without the crowds."
SOUZA OUTDOORS: Fly rods are a versatile tool Sunday, April 4, 2010 @ 10:06PMYou thought about buying a fly rod for a long time. Then you look in the magazines and catalogs and it’s just confusing. Now what? Well, first you need to know what you are going catch.
Recreation: New Boca Grande Pass fishing rules go into effect today Thursday, April 1, 2010 @ 5:00AMRules regulating the use of fishing gear in Boca Grande Pass take effect today.
Phil Sheridan: Fans are behind the Phillies' success Sunday, March 28, 2010 @ 1:19AMPhil Sheridan: The real secret to the Phillies' transformation into a winning organization was in plain view last Sunday at Bright House Field. And there they were, the real reason the Phillies now belong in any conversation about perennial World Series contenders: the fans.
The stats prove it: We were chillin'! Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:23AMTo Florida Keys residents who felt chilled to the bone through January and February, the local National Weather Service office says: You're right. The dawn of 2010 has indeed seen "the coldest start to a year in over 30 years," says a staff report from the NWS office in Key West. Last month "also ranks as the fourth-coldest February at the end of the Overseas Highway since record-keeping began ...
Recreation: Gulf Coast Runners looking for volunteers for Saturday's race Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:45AMWith as many events as the Gulf Coast Runners have each year, they do need help in making sure the events run smoothly.Volunteers are needed for Saturday’s Hope Love & Faith 5K at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts in Naples. The run to benefit Multiple Sclerosis begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Philharmonic Center, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd.Openings are available for setup at the finish line from 6:30 ...
NEW BUSINESS LICENSES: Week of February 22, 2010 Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:02PMNEW BUSINESS LICENSES: Week of February 22, 2010
Laugh away winter in Michigan Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 3:23AMTRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Here's a prescription for curing those midwinter blues: Forget jetting off to Florida or the Caribbean. Instead, spend a long weekend in snowbound, frostbitten northern Michigan. Don't laugh. Well, actually, do laugh — a lot. That's the point.