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The Captain's photo this week is Bruce Melnick of Inglis with a blue catfish caught in the
Withlacoochee River. He used a dead shrimp for bait. Captains Cove Outfitters photo.
Balloon releasestake  aon wildlife
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The Florida Fish 
and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds event
organizers and other Floridians about a law the release of more than nine lighter-
  prohibiting 
than-air balloons within a 24-hour period.
While releasing balloons is anofto  or lost loved
often  idea groups that wish  honor an event
one, FWC to moreactions for
  the   encourages the public  choose  environmentally responsible 
their events.
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Balloons released in Florida almost inevitably end up in the Gulf of Mexico or
Atlantic Ocean. Wildlife, especially sea turtles, mistake balloons for food, and strings at-
tached to balloons can entangle birds and other animals. The release into the atmosphere of
BBQ Grills & Accessories
46 U.S. Hwy. 19
large numbers of balloons inflated with lighter-than-air gases poses a danger and nuisance to
Electric Fireplaces
Food Ranch Plaza
the environment, particularly to wildlife and marine animals. Violators could incur $250 in
fines according to Florida law. There are exceptions for scientific or meteorological balloons
Kitchen Gear
Inglis, Florida
released by a government agency or under government contract, hot air balloons that are
Gifts & More
352-447-2611
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recovered after launching and balloons released indoors. The law also allows for the release
of balloons that are biodegradable or photodegradable under FWC rules.
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U S   day - Saturday 9:00 am -
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New Line of
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Fun Jewelr y
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& Metal Art
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Summer
Clearance Sale
Listen to Inglis Budget workshops: www.thenewscaster.com
25% - 60% Savings
Buddy & Fred's Hardware
on Select Items
42 Hwy 19 N. - Inglis,FL - 352-447-2600 Est. 1983
Snoozals,Moozles & Whatchamacallits
Inglis Super Stop Restaurant
7-20-11
Randy Alumbaugh
Todd Sumlin
Cafe-Deli Open 5 am - 8 pm
Display Ad
Construction, Inc.
Subs and Fried Chicken
Plant Manager
5” wide by 3” deep
Stop a visit the "Beer Cave"
New Homes - Renovations - Additions
HOURS:
Serving Marion, Levy & Citrus Counties
Store open 5 a.m. - 10pm.
INGLIS QUARRY
www.alumbaughconstruction.com
Now Open
10880 U.S. Hwy 19 S.
Licensed & Insured CRC058012
Phone (352)447-2209
Dine-In
P.O. Box 519
or Call-Ahead
Fax (352)447-0218
Office: 352-447-0655 - Inglis
Inglis, FL. 34449
Randy Alumbaugh
50
U.S. Hwy. 19
for Take-Out
447-4464
(at C.R. 40)
Fax: 352-447-3013
Cell: 352-266-7113
Shell Gas
352-
Inglis, Florida