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February 29, 2008
Florida Fishing News - The Collaborative Way to Divorce -- Florida Law Firm Offers
The Collaborative Way to Divorce -- Florida Law Firm Offers Creative Divorce Solutions (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
The lawyers at Appel & Gaines, LLP experience first hand their client's struggles with the emotionally challenging, destructive and costly process of divorce in Florida. Therefore, their attorneys frequently suggest to clients that they initiate a "collaborative" approach to resolving their family law issues.
Florida's GOP governor also a climate crusader (MSNBC)
Meet Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, a surprising blend of Grand Ol' Party and bleeding-heart greenie. As a Republican, he defends the Bush administration's environmental record, but he also counts among his personal heroes Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Widespread power outages reported in South Florida; unclear how many customers affected (Fargo Forum)
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Posted by Captaingrubby at 01:45 AM
February 28, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Voted #1 Florida Press 2004 FIRST PLACE Best Web Site
Voted #1 Florida Press 2004 FIRST PLACE Best Web Site Florida Keys Keynoter (Keynoter.com)
An improvement project now under way will keep the old Long Key Bridge closed to public access for most of 2008.
Fishing Expedition (The Sun Post)
Here s the setup: An iron-hard dame and her recalcitrant ex-lover pilot a tricked-out houseboat into the thick of the Everglades still surprisingly primordial 10,000 islands.
On the Hook: Out of the mouths of babes and bureaucrats (Naples Daily News)
Get me that soapbox one more time! I know it s getting to sound like the fishing lament of the week but there are a couple of issues that need to be fleshed out.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 06:20 AM
February 27, 2008
Florida Fishing News - NASA wildlife controversy (WCBD-TV Charleston) To watch video online please
NASA wildlife controversy (WCBD-TV Charleston)
To watch video online please click here to download the latest version of the Flash plugin. Public outcry has erupted over NASA's plans to build a new launch site inside a Florida wildlife refuge.
Voted #1 Florida Press 2004 FIRST PLACE Best Web Site Florida Keys Keynoter (Keynoter.com)
An improvement project now under way will keep the old Long Key Bridge closed to public access for most of 2008.
Estero Bay makes Florida Forever A-list (The News-Press)
Estero Bay and sensitive Lee County wetlands Tuesday made a list of 21 projects targeted for conservation, before a cash shortage potentially ends a...
Posted by Captaingrubby at 11:10 AM
February 26, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Trade show for Georgia Hunting and Fishing Federation comes up
Trade show for Georgia Hunting and Fishing Federation comes up March 15 (The Florida Times-Union)
The third annual benefit trade show for the Georgia Hunting and Fishing Federation will start at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 15, at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds on U.S. 1 in Callahan.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 01:45 PM
February 25, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Veteran Jones Wins First Bassmaster Classic title (WLTX-TV Columbia) Jones,
Veteran Jones Wins First Bassmaster Classic title (WLTX-TV Columbia)
Jones, a 44-year-old fisherman from Waco, Texas, won the Bassmaster Classic on his 11th try Sunday, besting 24 other final-day competitors in bass fishing's "Super Bowl."
Weekend events in Southwest Florida (Naples Daily News)
Weekend events for everyone in Southwest Florida.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 06:00 PM
February 24, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Charter fishing business owner pleads guilty to at-sea violations (Sun-Sentinel)
Charter fishing business owner pleads guilty to at-sea violations (Sun-Sentinel)
Charter business owner didn't report sailfish caught, killed undersized fish In a last minute deal with prosecutors, the owner of a South Florida charter fishing business pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court to violating environmental laws by not reporting sailfish reeled in by customers and by killing undersized fish.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 07:00 PM
February 23, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Weekend fishing best bets (Florida Today) The fishing forecast for
Weekend fishing best bets (Florida Today)
The fishing forecast for Friday, Feb. 22.
CCU fishing club hosting seminar (The Myrtle Beach Sun News)
It only makes sense at Coastal Carolina University, which is virtually surrounded by various fresh and saltwater bodies of water, to have a fishing club. That was the premise upon which Capt. Steven Roff helped found the Coastal Carolina University Student Fishing Club as its president in 1993. Fifteen years later, CCU student Bryan Cox is carrying the torch as the club's president. Cox, a ...
Posted by Captaingrubby at 07:00 PM
February 22, 2008
Florida Fishing News - CCU fishing club hosting seminar (The Myrtle Beach Sun News)
CCU fishing club hosting seminar (The Myrtle Beach Sun News)
It only makes sense at Coastal Carolina University, which is virtually surrounded by various fresh and saltwater bodies of water, to have a fishing club. That was the premise upon which Capt. Steven Roff helped found the Coastal Carolina University Student Fishing Club as its president in 1993. Fifteen years later, CCU student Bryan Cox is carrying the torch as the club's president. Cox, a ...
Posted by Captaingrubby at 11:20 PM
Florida Fishing News - Upcoming outdoors events (Miami Herald) The new, all-release Metropolitan South
Upcoming outdoors events (Miami Herald)
The new, all-release Metropolitan South Florida Fishing Tournament is underway through May 13. Free, all ages, both fresh and saltwater (www.met-fish.org).
Refuge offers glimpse of Old Florida (Orlando Sentinel)
Driving eastward over the Titusville Causeway, one can't help but feel a transformation.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 03:05 AM
February 21, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Pilot dies after 2 Air Force planes crash off Florida
Pilot dies after 2 Air Force planes crash off Florida (Orlando Sentinel)
An Air Force fighter pilot died Wednesday after his jet and another likely collided during a training exercise and crashed into the Gulf of Mexico. The other pilot was rescued and is expected to survive.
Florida Sportsman show opens this weekend (Bradenton Herald)
The Florida Sportsman Fishing and Boat Show will be held Saturday (10 a.m.-6 p.m.) and Sunday (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) at the Sarasota/Bradenton International Convention Center.
Pilot dies after 2 Air Force planes crash off Florida (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
An Air Force fighter pilot died Wednesday after his plane and another likely collided and crashed into the Gulf of Mexico during a training exercise. The other pilot was rescued and is expected to survive.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 08:00 AM
February 20, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Florida Sportsman show opens this weekend (Bradenton Herald) The Florida
Florida Sportsman show opens this weekend (Bradenton Herald)
The Florida Sportsman Fishing and Boat Show will be held Saturday (10 a.m.-6 p.m.) and Sunday (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) at the Sarasota/Bradenton International Convention Center.
Tech's Richardson fishing for success (Florida Today)
Florida Tech senior guard/forward Arthur Richardson would describe himself as the workhorse of the Florida Tech men's basketball team. And if he wasn't playing basketball, he'd rather be fishing.
Geffner: El Duque takes his stand (Middletown Times Herald-Record)
Port St. Lucie, Fla. In another part of Florida yesterday morning, on the western edge of Miami, around 120 miles from here in Port St.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 10:15 AM
February 19, 2008
Florida Fishing News - South Florida fishing report (Miami Herald) BEST BET Captain Dean
South Florida fishing report (Miami Herald)
BEST BET Captain Dean Panos on the Double D charterboat out of Keystone Marina reported a fantastic day of fishing off Miami Beach with anglers Gregg Adamovich from Vermont and his cousin Steve Adamovich from Massachusetts. They caught and released 26 of 31 sailfish, plus dolphin and hammerhead sharks to 150 pounds. The fish were caught in 100 to 180 feet of water fishing the blue-water edge, ...
Posted by Captaingrubby at 12:45 PM
February 18, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Ernest Hemingway spotted fishing in the Bay (WTSP - Tampa
Ernest Hemingway spotted fishing in the Bay (WTSP - Tampa Bay's 10 News)
More than a dozen Ernest Hemingway look-a-likes stopped into the bay area for a mid-year reunion this weekend.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 01:40 PM
February 17, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Fishing Festival set for Cortez (Bradenton Herald) Thousands of people
Fishing Festival set for Cortez (Bradenton Herald)
Thousands of people will be visiting Cortez this weekend for the 26th Annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 05:10 PM
February 16, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Voted #1 Florida Press 2004 FIRST PLACE Best Web Site
Voted #1 Florida Press 2004 FIRST PLACE Best Web Site Florida Keys Keynoter (Keynoter.com)
An ordinance originally written to protect commercial fishing and public access to the water is on its way to Tallahassee - and some of the people who pushed to get it written in the first place hope the state rejects it.
Voted #1 Florida Press 2004 FIRST PLACE Best Web Site Florida Keys Keynoter (Keynoter.com)
People who make their living on Florida Keys waters want to know more about a federal proposal to protect habitat for threatened staghorn and elkorn corals.
South Florida fishing report (Miami Herald)
BEST BET Captain Dean Panos on the Double D charterboat out of Keystone Marina reported a fantastic day of fishing off Miami Beach with anglers Gregg Adamovich from Vermont and his cousin Steve Adamovich from Massachusetts. They caught and released 26 of 31 sailfish, plus dolphin and hammerhead sharks to 150 pounds. The fish were caught in 100 to 180 feet of water fishing the blue-water edge, ...
Posted by Captaingrubby at 10:00 PM
Florida Fishing News - Officials discuss how to keep boat builders in Florida (Bradenton
Officials discuss how to keep boat builders in Florida (Bradenton Herald)
SARASOTA -- A variety of fixes --everything from fast-track zoning to better training for welders -- were suggested Friday as a way to help Florida retain its boat manufacturers, which have been bolting in alarming numbers to cheaper states.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 02:55 AM
February 15, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Heartland Fishing Report (Highlands Today) The great fishing conditions of
Heartland Fishing Report (Highlands Today)
The great fishing conditions of the last three days now moves off into the nighttime literally as the daytime majority feeding migration becomes the nighttime majority feeding migration. To replace it is the start of a new daytime feeding migration, which happens at every first-quarter moon event. That will occur tonight at 3:33 a.m. The daytime fishing and angling will suffer somewhat for ...
Shore Line: Know the facts about fishing licenses (Marco Eagle)
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission over 1.5 million fishing licenses and permits were sold in Florida between 2006 and 2007. In Collier County alone over 50,000 fishing related licenses and permits were sold last year. These statistics, however, do not reflect the true number of anglers fishing because not everyone is required to have a license.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 05:25 AM
February 14, 2008
Florida Fishing News - It's getaway time (The Huntsville Times) A hankerin' for warmer
It's getaway time (The Huntsville Times)
A hankerin' for warmer weather and bass fishing where you're looking at them instead of hoping they'll be there isn't far away. Down in Florida, largemouth are moving to the beds and offering anglers who want to steal away the chance at some sight-fishing and pre-spawn action.
South Florida fishing report (Miami Herald)
BEST BET Captain Dean Panos on the Double D charterboat out of Keystone Marina reported a fantastic day of fishing off Miami Beach with anglers Gregg Adamovich from Vermont and his cousin Steve Adamovich from Massachusetts. They caught and released 26 of 31 sailfish, plus dolphin and hammerhead sharks to 150 pounds. The fish were caught in 100 to 180 feet of water fishing the blue-water edge, ...
Change Can Be Good For Fishing (The Tampa Tribune)
GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Ray Markham.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 09:40 AM
February 13, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Florida to U.S. Tourists: Come Here (The Lakeland Ledger) Florida
Florida to U.S. Tourists: Come Here (The Lakeland Ledger)
Florida hopes to blunt the effect of an economic slowdown with the state's first national ad campaign aimed at drawing tourists. Besides a 30-second TV spot, the roughly $9 million campaign that began Monday includes print advertising and a heavy emphasis on a Web-based promotion for Florida's top industry. Some cities - mostly cold, northern ones...
Shore Line: Know the facts about fishing licenses (Marco Eagle)
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission over 1.5 million fishing licenses and permits were sold in Florida between 2006 and 2007. In Collier County alone over 50,000 fishing related licenses and permits were sold last year. These statistics, however, do not reflect the true number of anglers fishing because not everyone is required to have a license.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 02:00 PM
February 12, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Visit Florida begins first national ads (Orlando Sentinel) Florida hopes
Visit Florida begins first national ads (Orlando Sentinel)
Florida hopes to blunt the effect of an economic slowdown with the state's first national ad campaign aimed at drawing tourists.
Shore Line: Know the facts about fishing licenses (Marco Eagle)
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission over 1.5 million fishing licenses and permits were sold in Florida between 2006 and 2007. In Collier County alone over 50,000 fishing related licenses and permits were sold last year. These statistics, however, do not reflect the true number of anglers fishing because not everyone is required to have a license.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 03:55 PM
February 11, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Lure maker finds gold fishing backwaters of Treasure Coast (The
Lure maker finds gold fishing backwaters of Treasure Coast (The Kansas City Star)
STUART, Fla. | When Mark Nichols peered into the clear water of the Indian River Lagoon in eastern Florida, he must have felt like he was looking into a saltwater aquarium.
State OKs compromise on fishing red snapper (Orlando Sentinel)
Florida regulators cut the daily red snapper catch limit for charter boats Thursday, but rejected shortening the state's snapper fishing season -- a compromise intended to save the overfished species with an eye to the economic fears of Panhandle fishermen.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 04:05 PM
February 10, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Capt. Smith's surf fishing workshop coming up (Florida Today) Surf
Capt. Smith's surf fishing workshop coming up (Florida Today)
Surf fishing workshop on tap
Florida considers tough snapper catch limits for charters (Bradenton Herald)
For 19 years, Mike Graef has earned a living on the daily fishing charters he books out of Destin in Florida's Panhandle. The boat captain has taken tourists from as far away as Australia, Alaska and Hawaii on his standard six-hour trip, and says most have the same goal - a full catch of red snapper.
Ed Killer: Please, no shooting while fishing (TCPalm.com)
Fort Pierce Mayor Bob Benton loves to fish. He learned many years ago that when scouting for bluewater fishing action, look for the birds.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 05:00 PM
February 09, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Snapper in Florida: New Fishing Regulations (First Coast News) PANAMA
Snapper in Florida: New Fishing Regulations (First Coast News)
PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL (AP) -- Florida regulators have reached a compromise intended to save the overfished red snapper with an eye to the economic fears of Panhandle fishermen.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 06:55 PM
February 08, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Snapper in Florida: New Fishing Regulations (First Coast News) PANAMA
Snapper in Florida: New Fishing Regulations (First Coast News)
PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL (AP) -- Florida regulators have reached a compromise intended to save the overfished red snapper with an eye to the economic fears of Panhandle fishermen.
Red snapper daily limit in Gulf to be 2 (The News-Press)
PANAMA CITY BEACH The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Thursday approved limits on recreational fishing for red snapper in the...
Weekend fishing best bets (Florida Today)
The fishing forecast for Friday, Feb. 8.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 09:40 PM
Florida Fishing News - Outdoors: Many view popping/clicking cork as Texas original (San Antonio
Outdoors: Many view popping/clicking cork as Texas original (San Antonio Express-News/KENS 5)
The popping/clicking cork is said to be a Texas original that has been adapted and adopted to saltwater fishing across the Gulf States and around the tip of Florida to the southern Atlantic States.
Some snapper limits approved (Tallahassee Democrat)
PANAMA CITY BEACH -- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission today approved increased limits on recreational fishing for red snapper but sided with anglers and charter boat operators who opposed shortening the snapper season.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 01:15 AM
February 07, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Northeast Florida drawing hottest fishing events (The Florida Times-Union) This
Northeast Florida drawing hottest fishing events (The Florida Times-Union)
This is the time of year that many people have to schedule when they will take time off from work in the coming year. Many of our local anglers have to juggle full-time jobs and the tournament trail schedule. Decades ago, things started out with the bass tournaments; now we have kingfish tournaments and redfish tournaments and the up-and-coming El Cheapo sheepshead tournament. There is some type ...
Posted by Captaingrubby at 05:35 AM
February 06, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Whale tangled in fishing gear appears off N.C. coast, then
Whale tangled in fishing gear appears off N.C. coast, then vanishes (The Virginian-Pilot)
A North Atlantic right whale seen entangled in fishing gear off Cape Hatteras, N.C., had not reappeared by late Tuesday, despite efforts by biologists to find it and try to rid it of the gear. The adult male has large lines looped around its head and mouth, said William McLellan, a research biolo ...
Local, state officials weigh in on red snapper proposal (Northwest Florida Daily News)
DESTIN Local politicians are casting their weight behind efforts to keep Florida s red snapper fishing regulations unchanged. The Okaloosa County Commission adopted a resolution Tuesday urging the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to leave the daily limit of four fish per angler unchanged. It also wants the recreational fishing season in state waters to stay open from April 15 ...
Posted by Captaingrubby at 10:10 AM
February 05, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Entangled whale seen off Hatteras (The News & Observer) Officials
Entangled whale seen off Hatteras (The News & Observer)
Officials continued searching Monday off the Georgia-Florida coast for two endangered right whales, first spotted last week, that were injured after being entangled in fishing ropes.
Bertram Yacht to expand Miami operations (Miami Herald)
An icon of the South Florida marine industry has decided to expand in Miami rather than move to North Carolina. Bertram Yacht, a leading manufacturer of sport-fishing yachts, will remain in its headquarters and manufacturing plant on the Miami River, according to Miami-Dade's economic development organization, the Beacon Council.
Search Continues For 2 Entangled Right Whales; 3rd Whale Spotted (WSOC-TV Charlotte)
ATLANTA -- Officials continued searching Monday off the Georgia and Florida coast for two endangered right whales that were injured after being entangled in fishing ropes while a third entangled whale was seen in the ocean near North Carolina.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 02:40 PM
February 04, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Fishing fans lured to Lee Civic Center (The News-Press) Hundreds
Fishing fans lured to Lee Civic Center (The News-Press)
Hundreds of people passed up a beautiful Southwest Florida Saturday morning to attend the Florida Sportsman Fishing & Boat Show at the Lee Civic...
More than seafood at Cortez fishing fest (Bradenton Herald)
It's that time again to sample some of the freshest seafood in Manatee County.
Researchers trying to save whale calves (Boston Globe)
Researchers from the New England Aquarium spotted two right whale calves tangled in fishing gear in coastal waters off Georgia and Florida, and they are trying to save at least one. The scientists were on a trip to spot newborn right whales, the most endangered large whale in the Atlantic, and spotted a male whale, thought to be near death, ...
Posted by Captaingrubby at 04:00 PM
February 03, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Florida considers new limits on red snapper catches next week
Florida considers new limits on red snapper catches next week (The Daily Comet)
DESTIN, Fla. Restrictions on the amount of red snapper that can be caught in coastal Florida waters could soon be approved over the objections of charter fishermen who insist the new rules will severely hurt their business.
Fishing fans lured to Lee Civic Center (The News-Press)
Hundreds of people passed up a beautiful Southwest Florida Saturday morning to attend the Florida Sportsman Fishing & Boat Show at the Lee Civic...
Florida considers new limits on red snapper catches next week (Naples Daily News)
Restrictions on the amount of red snapper that can be caught in coastal Florida waters could soon be approved over the objections of charter fishermen who insist the new rules will severely hurt their business.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 04:10 PM
February 02, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Voted #1 Florida Press 2004 FIRST PLACE Best Web Site
Voted #1 Florida Press 2004 FIRST PLACE Best Web Site Florida Keys Keynoter (Keynoter.com)
The Monroe County Commission meets Monday to take up a new version of an ordinance designed to protect working waterfronts. But one commissioner says he can t support a provision that would allow developers to build above the county s maximum height limit of 35 feet.
Voted #1 Florida Press 2004 FIRST PLACE Best Web Site Florida Keys Keynoter (Keynoter.com)
A regulatory process that could change the rules for South Florida fishing will be outlined at a Monday workshop in Miami.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 05:15 PM
February 01, 2008
Florida Fishing News - Fishing success requires good plan (Orlando Sentinel) Putting a firm
Fishing success requires good plan (Orlando Sentinel)
Putting a firm finger on a fishing forecast for this time of year is nearly as predictable as guessing who is going to be our nation's next president. With fishing, like the election, there are many choices, but figuring out which is the best for you may take some time and study.
Full list of exhibitors at Florida Sportsman Fishing and Boating Show (The News-Press)
Alameda Tackle
Posted by Captaingrubby at 08:05 PM
Florida Fishing News - Chevy Florida Fishing Report Kicks Off Season Five Tonight (TCPalm.com)
Chevy Florida Fishing Report Kicks Off Season Five Tonight (TCPalm.com)
Emmy winning TV show ready to bring the info to the angler
Seminars at boating and fishing show (The News-Press)
Schedule your visit for the hourly seminars you'd like to see.
Posted by Captaingrubby at 12:50 AM