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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has confi

scale offshore fish kill in the northeast Gulf of Mexico. Citizens have reported observations

of thousands of dead and dying bottom-dwelling reef fish, including grouper, hogfish, white

The following committee members met on July 28, 2014 to select nominees to represent

grunt, triggerfish and snapper, as well as sea turtles and crabs, to the FWC s Fish Kill Hot-

Districts 1, 5 and 9.

line. Water quality is poor in the region with several reports of black water.

Mark Bishop V.C. Cannon Jeff Hayes Jim Palladino Mary Rain Clinton Rogers

On July 23, FWC Law Enforcement took scientists to collect fish, water samples and water

quality data from six locations offshore of Hernando County. Sample analysis confirmed

a bloom of the Florida red tide organism, Karenia brevis. Blooms of Karenia brevis in the

Those nominated to represent their respective districts on the Board of Trustees of Cen-

Gulf of Mexico are naturally occurring and have been documented since the 1700s.

tral Florida Electric Cooperative. Inc. were:

Satellite images from the Optical Oceanography Lab at the University of South

Florida revealed an extensive surface bloom approximately 80 miles long and up to 50

District 1 Thelma McCain

miles wide in waters 40 to 90 miles offshore between Dixie and Pasco counties. Short-term

District 5 Donald Lane

forecasts of bloom movement by the Center for Prediction of Red Tides do not predict con-

District 9 Barbara Townsend

siderable movement of the bloom patch in upcoming days.

To report fish kills to the FWC, contact the Fish Kill Hotline at 800-636-0511 or

The Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Registration will begin

submit a report online at Research.MyFWC.com/FishKill. For updated red tide status re-

at 8:00 a.m. and the business meeting will follow at 10:00 a.m.

ports, to track blooms or to learn more about red tide, visit MyFWC.com/RedTide.

Amberjack,gray triggerfish reopen

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Activities at the Inglis Amvets

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Aug.1inGulf

   state waters

Play "Bar Stool Bingo" at 4:00, 5:00, 6:00 & 7:00 pm - for FREE DRINK! WILD

WEDNESDAY - Every Wed., all day, enjoy 40-cents wings, $1 mugs, $1.50 well and do-

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The recreational harvest of greater amberjack and gray triggerfish in Gulf of Mex-

mestic drinks, and card games at 5:30 pm. THURSDAY, July 31 - Riders Meeting at 5:00

co(shore to9 reopensAug.1. waters, greater

i   state waters   nautical miles)    In Gulf federal 

pm; weekend s almost here, time for a bucket? " RED SHIRT" FRIDAYS - on Fridays, all

amberjack also open Aug.graytriggerfishremainclosed through Dec. 31.In

 will   1, but   will  

day, wear red, bring two food items for our Food Bank, and your second drink is FREE.

both state and federal Gulf waters, greater amberjack must be larger than 30 inches when

On Friday, Aug. 1, play "Show Me the Money" at 6:00 pm. On SATURDAY, Aug. 2 , play

measured from the tip of the lower jaw to the fork of the tail to be harvested when the season

Double-Bonus "Show Me the Money" at 6:00 pm. SUNDAY, Aug. 3, Breakfast is served,

the is open. There is a daily bagfront pagesh per person. Gray triggerfish must be larger than

old sale items (the limit of one fi `Splash Ad').

9:00-11:00 am, Music by Cowboy Al 3:00-7:00 pm, plus Kitchen is open during this time,

14 inches when measured from the lower jaw to the fork of the tail to be taken in state and

and at 6:15 pm, we hold our weekly Queen of Heart drawing, NOW $8,000-PLUS! MON-

federal Gulf waters when the season is open. There is a two-fish daily bag limit per person.

DAYS, come in and enjoy the Post; we have 4 TV s, great food and great prices. EVERY

Seasonal harvest closures, as well as size and bag limits, help conserve Florida s valuable

TUESDAY, BINGO, Bingo - B-I-N-G-O at 5:00 pm; the PowerBall is now in excess of

greater amberjack and gray triggerfish populations and improve opportunities.

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More Than A Bait Store

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Local Guides Available

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Inglis Super Stop Restaurant

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Cafe-Deli Open 5 am - 8 pm

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Subs and Fried Chicken

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44 Hwy. 19 N. · Inglis, FL · 352-447-2600

Stop a visit the "Beer Cave"

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AUGUST CRAZY SALE

Store open 5 a.m. - 10pm.

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