NAV ALERT: LNM: Winter Weather Advisory, 2/19-20

Sector Virginia
Marine Safety Information Bulletin

(757) 374-3408
VirginiaWaterways@uscg.mil

MSIB 017-25

February 18, 2025

Weather Advisory –

Winter Storm Warning

SUMMARY: This advisory is intended to inform the maritime community of forecasted winter weather for the Chesapeake Bay, adjoining rivers, those tributaries, the Eastern Shore, and throughout all navigable waters within the Captain of the Port Zone.

SITUATION: The National Weather Service warns of an incoming winter storm event and has issued a winter storm warning beginning Wednesday, February 19th through Thursday, February 20th. Heavy snow is expected with total snow accumulations between 6-10 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. Winds may gust over 30 knots with the possibility for gale force winds.

Disruptions to regional workforce availability and port operations are expected due to the weather conditions.

Mariners should consider winter storm conditions when voyage planning and alter plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions and reduced visibility.

Mariners are advised to monitor the latest forecasts from the National Weather Service or other weather media outlets as conditions and forecasts may change.

COMMUNICATIONS: For urgent safety of life issues, please contact the Sector Virginia Command Center on VHF Channel 16 or call (757) 483-8567.

For any other questions relating to this bulletin, please email VirginiaWaterways@uscg.mil.

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Southeast Marine Fuel Best Price Summary as of Feb 19
This week’s lowest current marina fuel prices as of Feb 19
Diesel Range: $3.05 to $5.60 Lowest @ Albemarle Plantation Marina in (North Carolina)
Gas Range: $3.80 to $5.09 Lowest @ Atlantic Yacht Basin in (Virginia to North Carolina)
Remember to always call the marina to verify the current price since prices may change at any time. Also please let us know if you find a marina’s fuel price has changed via the Submit News link.
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Lowest Diesel Price in Each Region
Lowest Diesel Prices Anywhere
All Regions (Price Range $3.05 to $6.00)
$3.05 Albemarle Plantation Marina (02/17)
$3.08 Port Consolidated (02/18)
$3.15 Wacca Wache Marina (02/17)
Lowest By Region
Virginia to North Carolina (Price Range $3.56 to $4.95)
$3.56 Portsmouth Boating Center (02/17)
$3.75 Point Lookout Marina, Chesapeake Bay, Maryland Shore (02/17)
$3.75 Atlantic Yacht Basin (02/17)

North Carolina (Price Range $3.05 to $5.60)
$3.05 Albemarle Plantation Marina (02/17)
$3.40 Ocean Isle Marina and Yacht Club (02/18)
$3.45 Dowry Creek Marina (02/18)

South Carolina (Price Range $3.15 to $5.46)
$3.15 Wacca Wache Marina (02/17)
$3.30 Osprey Marina (02/17)
$3.39 Myrtle Beach Yacht Club (02/17)

Georgia (Price Range $3.40 to $5.30)
$3.40 Brunswick Landing Marina (02/17)
$3.65 Jekyll Harbor Marina (02/17)
$3.99 Isle of Hope Marina (02/17)

Eastern Florida (Price Range $3.08 to $4.80)
$3.08 Port Consolidated (02/18)
$3.58 Fort Pierce City Marina (02/17)
$3.63 Safe Harbor Harbortown Marina (02/17)

St Johns River (Price Range $3.90 to $6.00)
$3.90 Lambs Yacht Center (02/17)
$4.00 Windward Mandarin Holiday Marina (02/17)
$4.00 Morningstar Marina Mayport (02/17)

Florida Keys (Price Range $3.79 to $5.49)
$3.79 Suntex Marina at South Miami (02/17)
$4.15 Plantation Yacht Harbor Marina (02/17)
$4.18 Safe Harbor Marathon Marina and Boat Yard (02/17)

Western Florida (Price Range $3.21 to $5.79)
$3.21 Shields Marina (02/18)
$3.57 Sea Hag Marina (02/17)
$3.58 F&Y, Inc (02/17)

Okeechobee (Price Range $3.88 to $3.99)
$3.88 Gulf Harbour Marina (02/17)
$3.99 Sunset Bay Marina (02/17)

Northern Gulf (Price Range $3.59 to $4.44)
$3.59 Moorings of Carrabelle (02/17)
$4.44 St. Andrews Marina (02/17)

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Lowest Gas Prices Anywhere
All Regions (Price Range $3.80 to $5.69)
$3.80 Atlantic Yacht Basin (02/17)
$3.85 Portsmouth Boating Center (02/17)
$3.87 Hampton Marina Dry Storage (was Sunset Boating) (02/17)
Lowest By Region
Virginia to North Carolina (Price Range $3.80 to $5.09)
$3.80 Atlantic Yacht Basin (02/17)
$3.85 Portsmouth Boating Center (02/17)
$3.87 Hampton Marina Dry Storage (was Sunset Boating) (02/17)

North Carolina (Price Range $4.06 to $5.50)
$4.06 Oriental Marina and Inn (02/17)
$4.20 Portside Marina (02/17)
$4.25 Spooners Creek Marina (02/17)

South Carolina (Price Range $3.95 to $5.00)
$3.95 Osprey Marina (02/17)
$3.95 Leland Oil Company (02/17)
$4.03 Barefoot Marina (02/17)

Georgia (Price Range $4.49 to $5.50)
$4.49 Isle of Hope Marina (02/17)
$4.52 Jekyll Harbor Marina (02/17)
$4.65 Delegal Creek Marina (02/17)

Eastern Florida (Price Range $4.43 to $5.69)
$4.43 Safe Harbor Harbortown Marina (02/17)
$4.43 Fort Pierce City Marina (02/17)
$4.55 Mariner’s Cay Marina (02/17)

St Johns River (Price Range $4.60 to $5.45)
$4.60 Lambs Yacht Center (02/17)
$4.85 Morningstar Marina Mayport (02/17)
$4.89 Windward Mandarin Holiday Marina (02/17)

Florida Keys (Price Range $4.39 to $5.49)
$4.39 Plantation Yacht Harbor Marina (02/17)
$4.58 Island Marina(was Smugglers Cove) (02/17)
$4.59 Safe Harbor Marathon Marina and Boat Yard (02/17)

Western Florida (Price Range $3.79 to $5.96)
$3.79 Twin Rivers Marina (02/17)
$3.91 Sea Hag Marina (02/17)
$4.00 Shields Marina (02/18)

Okeechobee (Price Range $4.53 to $4.80)
$4.53 Gulf Harbour Marina (02/17)
$4.80 Sunset Bay Marina (02/17)

Northern Gulf (Price Range $4.59 to $4.75)
$4.59 Moorings of Carrabelle (02/17)
$4.75 St. Andrews Marina (02/17)

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NAV ALERT: LNM: GIWW MM 119 Causeway Bridge Stuck in Down Position, Treasure Island, FL

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With a 20ft closed vertical clearance, Treasure Island Causeway Bridge crosses the ICW at Statute Mile 119, north of flashing daybeacon #14.
TREASURE ISLAND CAUSEWAY BRIDGE IS STUCK IN THE DOWN POSITION UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO POWER UNIT INOP. ALL MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION.
Click Here To View the Western Florida Cruisers Net Bridge Directory Listing For Treasure Island Causeway Bridge
Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Treasure Island Causeway Bridge
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CURRENT LOCAL NOTICES TO MARINERS – Week 7/25
Here are the latest Local Notices to Mariners and NAV ALERTS that are relevant to ICW cruising in Districts 5, 7 and 8, the OBX, AICW, OWW, Keys, GIWW and adjacent waters. Open each LNM link for the USCG notice and a chart for each location. Listed north to south to north. NAV ALERTS will also be posted on our Homepage. For previous Weeks, go to the Specific State under Select Region on our Homepage.
Week 7/25
LNM: AICW MM 350 ICW Buoy 17 Off-Station, N Myrtle Beach, SC
LNM: near AICW MM 475 Light BP Destroyed, Charleston Harbor, SC
LNM: GIWW MM 40 ICW Daybeacon 16 Destroyed, Lemon Bay, FL
NAV ALERT: LNM: GIWW MM 119 Causeway Bridge Stuck in Down Position, Treasure Island, FL

Week 6/25
LNM: Hatteras Connector Buoy 12 Off-Station, Pamlico Sound, NC
LNM: Barney Slough Buoy 6A Missing, Pamlico Sound, NC
LNM: near AICW MM 465 Bridge Construction Begins, Ashley River, SC
LNM: near AICW MM 465 S Channel Daybeacon 6 Destroyed, Charleston, SC
LNM: near ACIW MM 712 St Marys Entrance Lighted Buoy 15 Off-Station, GA/FL State Line
LNM: OWW MM 130 ICW Daybeacon 19 Missing, Caloosahatchee River, FL
LNM: Yellow Buoy Adrift in Gulf of America
LNM: near GIWW MM 12 Channel Daybeacon 5 Destroyed, Captiva Island, FL
LNM: GIWW MM 84 ICW Light 30 S Dayboard Missing, Sarasota Bay, FL
LNM: Capri Pass Lt 4 Missing, Marco Island, FL
LNM: GIWW MM 126 ICW Daybeacon 14 Missing, The Narrows, FL

Week 5/25
LNM: AICW Buoy 5 Missing, Elizabeth River Southern Branch, Norfolk, VA
LNM: Big Foot Slough Buoy 11 Missing, Pamlico Sound, NC
LNM: AICW MM 489 ICW Light 77 Destroyed, Wadmalaw River, SC
LNM: AICW MM 740 ICW Buoy 4 Missing, Pablo Creek, FL
LNM: AICW MM 743 ICW Light 17 Missing, Pablo Creek, FL
LNM: AICW MM 792 ICW Light 79 Destroyed, Matanzas River, FL
LNM: AICW MM 812 ICW Daybeacon 20 Missing, Flagler Beach, FL
LNM: USACE: OWW Loss of Depths in Waterway Channels
OWW MM 121: Franklin Lock Closed for Maintenance
LNM: GIWW MM 10 ICW Daybeacon 28 Destroyed, Pine Island Sound, FL
LNM: GIWW MM 14 ICW Daybeacon 34 Missing, Pine Island Sound, FL
LNM: GIWW MM 16 ICW Light 45A Dayboard Missing, Pine Island Sound, FL
LNM: GIWW MM 85 ICW Daybeacon 40 Missing, Longbeach, FL

Week 4/25
LNM: AICW MM 2.6 Nighttime Closures, 2/7-2/12 , Belt Line RR Bridge, Elizabeth River, VA
Sailing Vessel Walrus Rescued, E of Wilmington, NC
LNM: Hatteras Buoys 12, 13 and 13A Relocated, Pamlico Sound, NC
LNM: Barney Slough Buoy 5 Off-Station, Pamlico Sound, NC
LNM: Barney Slough Buoy 12 Off-Station, Pamlico Sound, NC
LNM: Teaches Hole Buoy 11 Off-Station, Pamlico Sound, NC
LNM: near AICW MM 264 Banks Channel Daybeacon 16 Destroyed, New Topsail Sound, NC
LNM: AICW MM 297 ICW Buoy 163 Off-Station, Snows Cut, NC
LNM: AICW MM 298 ICW Buoy 167 Missing, Cape Fear River, NC
LNM: AICW MM 570 ICW Buoy 40 Off-Station, Ramshorn Creek, SC
LNM: AICW MM 699 ICW Light 46 Missing, Cumberland River, GA
LNM: AICW MM 840 ICW Buoy 18A Off-Station, Ponce de Leon Cut, FL
February 2025 Newsletter, Fort Pierce City Marina, FL, AICW MM 965
LNM: near OWW MM Zero Daybeacons 4 and 8 Dayboards Missing, Caloosahatchee River, FL
LNM: GIWW MM 66 ICW Daybeacon 49A Destroyed, Little Sarasota Bay, FL
LNM: GIWW MM 126 ICW Daybeacon 14 Missing, The Narrows, FL
LNM: GIWW MM 127 ICW Daybeacon 25 Destroyed, The Narrows, FL

For previous Local Notices, go to the Specific State or Region on our Homepage
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Feb 18, 2025by: Larry Dorminy No Comments
Red tide effects pop up on Longboat Key beaches
Piles of dead fish added to the foul odor on some parts of Longboat Key beaches around Feb. 17.
Red tide effects pop up on Longboat Key beaches
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February OBX Park News: Show our parks some love this month!

Your February e-news preview:

Your Parks, Your Impact:
A Message From Our Interim Director

I can’t imagine a world without national parks, and I can’t imagine a world without philanthropy. Outer Banks Forever brings the two together to form a perfect union.

Over the past 23 years, I have worked for various nonprofit organizations and one thing has remained constant: the people. Everyone involved inside and outside an organization – the staff, donors, board members, and volunteers – are deeply invested and passionate about helping a community thrive through philanthropy. People like you!

Since the beginning of Outer Banks Forever in 2019, we’ve asked you to show your love for our Outer Banks national parks in numerous ways, and you have certainly come through. To date, more than 1,700 individuals, families, businesses, and organizations from all over the United States (and beyond!) have supported our various programs and projects at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial. That is a whole lotta love!

Our community has also shown their love for our national parks by providing in-kind services like video production and photography and volunteering their time for important projects like building an educational garden at Fort Raleigh and beach cleanups at Cape Hatteras. And let’s not forget our loyal friends and partners who help spread our message by sharing our content and social media posts, and by telling their friends and family about Outer Banks Forever. In whatever way you choose to show your love for our Outer Banks national parks, we are grateful.

As I write this, beautiful snow is falling outside my window, but we all know spring and summer will be here soon. If you have plans to visit the Outer Banks in the coming months, make sure you visit our national parks you love and cherish. When you return home, I’d love to hear about your trip to our national parks! Feel free to reach out to me anytime at (252) 423-4543 or send an email to NicoleErickson@obxforever.org.

With gratitude,

Nicole M. Erickson
Interim Director/Development Manager
Outer Banks Forever

P.S. You can help us spread the word about Outer Banks Forever and the importance of supporting our Outer Banks national parks by doing one of these things today:

Think of three friends who love the Outer Banks as much as you do and forward this email to them or tell them about Outer Banks Forever the next time you see them.
Share this donation link with family and friends! Encourage them to start a monthly gift of $10 or more to make an impact on our Outer Banks national parks all year long.
Share your story and pictures of why our Outer Banks national parks are important to you on social media using the hashtag #obxforever on Facebook or Instagram!

Celebrating Black History in the Outer Banks

Our Outer Banks national parks preserve and share both the difficult and inspiring stories that have not only shaped our local community, but also our nation and our world.

This month, we join with our National Park Service partners in celebrating and honoring Black History Month by sharing some of these stories, from the Freedmen’s Colony on Roanoke Island, to Captain Richard C. Etheridge and the Pea Island Lifesavers, to the Hotel D’Afrique on Hatteras Island, to poet Paul Laurence Dunbar’s friendship with the Wright brothers.

If you’re in the Outer Banks, we encourage you to check out the newly enhanced Freedom Trail at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, featuring the artwork of Sonja Griffin Evans, life-sized silhouettes, and expanded educational signage that help tell the stories of the freedom seekers who found safe haven on Roanoke Island during and after the Civil War.

Additionally, our friends at the Pea Island Preservation Society, Inc. (PIPSI), will be hosting a special event, “PIPSI, Past, Present, Future” at College of the Albemarle’s Dare County campus on Feb. 22 from 3-4 p.m. to honor the lives of the Pea Island Lifesavers. The event will feature three short films sharing the story of Captain Etheridge and the Pea Island Lifesavers, as well as PIPSI’s efforts to make this important history known. The event is free and open to the public, so early arrival is encouraged due to limited seating. Light refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the event.

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Meet Our Board: Ivy Ingram

We’d like to introduce you to Ivy Ingram, one of our incredible Advisory Board members!

Ivy has been a resident of Kill Devil Hills for almost 25 years and joined our Board in 2023. Currently, she operates a preschool and serves as the Mayor Pro-Tem for Kill Devil Hills. Ivy is passionate about giving back to our Outer Banks national parks and especially enjoys spending time at Wright Brothers National Memorial!

Meet Ivy

Below are a few ways you can show our Outer Banks national parks some love this month (and all year long)! For even more ways to support our parks, click here. To sign up to be notified of volunteer opportunities in our parks, click here.

Parks Forever Fund

Our Outer Banks national parks continue to face challenges like adapting to a changing coastline, preserving the many historic structures they manage, and budget cuts that further restrict staffing at a time when our parks continue to see high levels of visitors.

Our mission is to help protect and enhance our Outer Banks national parks, now and forever. That includes supporting our parks when they face unexpected challenges, like the fire at the Bodie Island Double Keeper’s Quarters last month.

One of the ways we’re helping meet our parks’ greatest needs is by creating a Parks Forever Fund that allows us to pool funds from each of you, as well as our local business partners, to be able to adapt to immediate needs as they arise and create a sustainable way to address longer-term needs. If you’d like to support restoration efforts at the historic Bodie Island Double Keeper’s Quarters, or you’d like to support all three of our amazing national parks, make your gift today to our Parks Forever Fund.

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Adopt A Pony

Legend has it the Ocracoke ponies arrived on the island with shipwrecked explorers in the 16th or 17th century, and they’ve called the island home ever since.

Did you know you can show some love to these beautiful and unique ponies (like Sacajawea, pictured at left) by symbolically adopting one? Your gift of $50 or more helps cover the costs of the ponies’ ongoing care and feeding.

When you adopt a pony or support the herd in honor of a loved one, we’ll send them a picture and an adoption certificate. You can choose to receive your adoption certificate by mail or email. Please note: We are a small but mighty team and we work diligently to mail out adoption certificates in the order they are received! Please allow 7-10 days to receive a paper certificate.

If you’d like your gift to be more environmentally friendly and ensure more of your donation goes directly to the ponies, just click the “Digital Option” checkbox on the last screen before you complete your gift and a photo and a certificate will be emailed to you and/or your honoree. Please note: It can take 24-48 business hours for your photo and certificate to be processed, as they are not automated. Please add NicoleErickson@obxforever.org to your safe senders list. If you have not received your certificate in 24-48 business hours, please check your spam folder.

Adopt A Pony

Shop Our Stores

Our Outer Banks Forever park stores at Cape Hatteras National Seashore in Buxton, at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site in Manteo, and at Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills are open for business!

Our park stores carry a wide assortment of Outer Banks Forever and park-themed merchandise to help you commemorate your visit or make the perfect gift for a loved one.

What’s more, your purchases support our work to protect and enhance our Outer Banks national parks! You can also shop our online store from wherever you are by clicking the button below.

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Photo Credits: Alisa Hardin-Lapp, Nicole Erickson, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Ivy Ingram, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, America’s National Parks.

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Feb 18, 2025by: Larry Dorminy No Comments

Escape to the Florida Keys This Spring – Cottages Available! Key Largo, FL

Key Lime Sailing Club in Key Largo, 305-451-3438, www.keylimesailingclub.com

Key Lime Sailing Club, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, always has very special offers for their visitors! Key Lime Sailing Club is a unique slice of KEYS ENJOYMENT…give it a try and let us hear about your experience.

Your Tropical Getaway Starts Here – Relax, Sail, and Explore!

Spring is a great time to visit the Florida Keys, and we have cottages available for your getaway at Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages! March, April, and May bring warm, breezy weather, clear waters ideal for snorkeling and sailing, and the chance to enjoy uncrowded beaches, wildlife sightings, and a relaxing island experience before the summer rush. Whether you’re looking for adventure on the water or a peaceful retreat by the bay, now is the time to book your stay in Key Largo!

Available Cottages and Dates

If your preferred dates aren’t available, text Irene about cottage hopping— she can help find a combination of cottages to fit your stay!

Call or text 305-451-3438 or reply to this email to reserve.

When you book one of our cottages, you get more than just a great escape. You also get free access to water amenities. If you’re a qualified sailor, you can use a 22′ sailboat. You can also take a relaxing kayak ride, paddleboard on the bay side calm waters, or explore the clear waters with our snorkel gear. This is what the Florida Keys are all about, and it is why guests keep coming back to Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages. It’s a hidden gem that captures the true spirit of the Florida Keys, just like in Jimmy Buffet’s songs and Hemingway’s stories.

Plus, if you’re interested in learning to sail, we have a sailing school right on-site. The American Sailing Academy offers a 2-hour Introduction to Sailing, a 2-hour refresher (for those with experience but needing a little refresher), and ASA beginner and advanced certified classes.

You can learn to sail in just 2 days with our in-house sailing endorsement class (non-certification). When you pass the endorsement class, you would have the use of one of our 22′ Catalina sailboats for FREE during the rest of your stay. (Non-guests can rent a sailboat for $300 a day but it’s free for our qualified sailor guests staying at Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages.)

For more information on the sailing classes, call Capt. g at 305 896 5555, or send an email to captg@keylimesailing.com.

And that’s not all! We’ve got more in store for you such as sailing excursions* which include captivating sunset cruises, immersive kayaking tours, and exhilarating snorkel adventures. Departing from the KLSC docks, these fantastic outings are easily accessible to all our guests. Don’t miss out on these extraordinary sailing excursions; they’re the key to creating unforgettable memories.

*Booked through Morning Star Sailing Charters and guests staying at KLSC receive a 10% discount.

Win Stays at Key Lime Sailing Club

To our past and present guests: Here’s a chance to come back and vacation at KLSC for free! Send us pictures of your stay here and win a free 3-night stay by participating in our 15th Annual KLSC Photo Contest. Check here for details.

Got a talent for video making? Enter our 11^th Annual KLSC Video Contest and get a chance to win a free 5-night stay! Check here for details.

We at Key Largo Cottages at Key Lime Sailing Club love our guests and we would love to see you back again for another fun-filled and relaxing Florida Keys vacation!

Reservations is standing by at keylargocottages@keylimesailingclub.com or call/text 1-305-451-3438.

Thank you and see y’all in the Florida Keys!

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Learn ASA Certified Sailing at American Sailing Academy. Call us at 305-896-5555.

Enjoy a Snorkel or Sunset Cruise both bay side and ocean side as well as sailboat rentals from 22 foot to 40 foot through Morning Star Sailing Charters. Call us at 305-451-7057.

South Dade Marina, Wet and Dry Slips Available. Call 305-247-8730

Sommerset Sails, makers of excellent quality sails for your boat.

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Palmetto Park Jam March 8 at Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park! Concert in the park featuring The Reckoning

The Reckoning returns to Palmetto Park Jam on March 8
[MOUNT PLEASANT] – Palmetto Islands County Park will once again host The Reckoning for a concert in the park this March! Experience the magic of the Grateful Dead as the tribute band returns to headline Palmetto Park Jam on Saturday March 8.
Held in a family-friendly festival atmosphere in Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park, the event will also feature food trucks and craft vendors. Gates open at 11 a.m. The Green Thieves Duo will perform starting at 12 p.m., and The Reckoning will take the stage from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Based in Charleston, The Reckoning offers a fresh new approach to the seemingly infinite library of songs and soundscapes by The Grateful Dead, celebrating the band’s entire catalogue of material.

Concert admission will be charged per vehicle, so groups of guests should arrive together in the same vehicle. Standard sized vehicles of up to 15 people will be $20 per vehicle in advance, or $30 per vehicle at the gate, if available. Gold Pass holders will receive free admission at the gate (one vehicle of up to 15 people per Gold Pass presented on site; no ticket required). Parking is limited at Palmetto Islands County Park, so a limited number of tickets will be sold and the event could sell out in advance. Purchasing tickets in advance at CharlestonCountyParks.com (direct link) is highly recommended.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase on site. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets to the event. Outside food, alcohol and coolers are prohibited at Palmetto Park Jam. Dogs are welcome, but must remain leashed.
Palmetto Islands County Park will be closed to non-concert goers during the day on Saturday, March 8, reopening to the public at 4:30 p.m.
For more information or to purchase tickets to the Palmetto Park Jam, call 843-795-4386 or visit www.CharlestonCountyParks.com (direct link). This event is presented by Crews Subaru and and your Charleston County Parks.
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SPARRING WITH MOTHER NATURE’s latest addition. I’m very honored that you’re following along. Thank you from the bottom of my writer’s heart.
The voyages of a Classic Wooden Sailing Yacht can be transformational as well as educational. Since August 2024, STEADFAST has been undergoing extensive repair and refit. In boating terminology we are hauled out “on the hard” in Cambridge, Maryland, USA. What a great place to be aground! The archives contain extensive details on what we have undertaken.
My weekly posts intermingle sailing tales with the challenges, lessons, joys and intricacies of restoring 90-year-old STEADFAST.….please weigh in as we manage and learn from this unexpected joust. Thank you! ~J
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Wounded Nature Needs Your Body, Charleston, SC

Wounded Nature-Working Veterans is a group of veterans, non-veterans and active duty military personnel run locally by Captain Rudy Socha, a former Marine turned conservationist. The non-profit volunteer organization is working to cleanup, preserve and protect our coastal environment, particularly from derelict vessels.

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Participate and Make a Real Environmental Difference – 2 Events in March

Oyster Reef Build
Saturday, March 8, 2025

This is a rain or shine event so watch the forecast and dress accordingly for a day out on the water. We expect 1,000 oyster shell bags this year/

Meet at the WAPPOO CUT boat ramp, get signed in, and learn about the oyster life cycle and why building oyster reefs is important from SCDNR experts. We will load the oyster bags onto boats and barges and all take the trip out to the Stono River to offload and place the oyster bags. Expect to get wet and muddy while making a big impact on water quality in Charleston!

It is best to wear old sneakers instead of mud boots or rain boots. Snacks and beverages will be provided at the end, as well as a free raffle event. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Oyster Reef Build
Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025
Time: 8 am – 12 pm EST
Info for GPS:
WAPPOO CUT Public Boat Landing
177 Folly Rd Blvd,

Charleston, SC 29412

Marsh Cleanup
Saturday, March 22, 2025

This is a rain or shine event so watch the forecast and dress accordingly for a day out on the water. Removing debris from tidal marshes supports wildlife habitat improvement. Plastics, treated wood, tires, and a variety of foams and trash float into the tidal marsh and end up hidden from view well beyond the waterline. Volunteers are needed to help remove this debris and return the area to its natural pristine state.

Meet at the Remley Point boat ramp at 7 am to get signed in and ready to load boats. Expect to get wet and muddy while making a big impact on water quality in Charleston Harbor! It is best to wear old sneakers instead of mud boots or rain boots. Snacks and beverages are provided at the end, as well as a free raffle event.

Prizes will be awarded for the most interesting/unique item found…so hold onto these “gems” until the end and maybe win a prize.

Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Marsh Cleanup
Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025
Time: 7 am – 11 am EST
Info for GPS:
Remleys Point Public Boat Landing
112 2nd Street
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29464

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February 17, 2025 Weekly Email Newsletter, City of Gulfport, Boca Ciega Bay, FL

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Gulfport Community Update: February 9 – 15, 2025

Gulfport City Hall & facilities will be closed on Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents Day. The Sanitation schedule will not be affected.

Rebuilding After Storm Damage is a guide for Gulfport property owners in flood zones. Learn how the FEMA 50% Rule impacts your property repair plans in designated flood zones, and what steps to take to comply with regulations. Visit https://mygulfport.us/fema for information.

Free Smoke detectors are available for elderly and low income households within Gulfport City limits. Call 893-1059 for more information.

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City of Gulfport: Meetings Calendar February 2025

• February 4, 2025 – Council Meeting – 6:00pm (AGENDA)

• February 5, 2025 – Planning and Zoning Board – Cancelled

• February 11, 2025 – Senior Advisory Committee – 8:00am – Senior Center – 5501 27th Avenue South

• February 12, 2025 – Board of Adjustment – Cancelled

• February 17, 2025 – City Hall Closed – President’s Day Holiday

• February 20, 2025 – Council Meeting – 6:00 pm (AGENDA)

All meetings are open to the public and are held in the City Hall, City Council Chambers, 2401 53rd Street South, In Person, unless otherwise noted. Meetings may occasionally be added, cancelled or rescheduled after this list is published. Please check the city’s website https://mygulfport.us for updated information.

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“Brothers from Another Mother” Comedy Show

Monday, February 17th | 4 – 6 p.m.

Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S.

Get ready for a night of side-splitting comedy and unforgettable entertainment at the Brothers from Another Mother Comedy Show on February 17, 2025! Featuring comedian Kevin Flynn, known for his hilarious storytelling and dynamic performances, alongside Jackie Flynn and Al Ducharme, this is a must-see event. Kevin, who has appeared in comedy specials and movies like The Heartbreak Kid and Sex and the City, brings his unique blend of humor and drama. VIP tickets offer exclusive pre-show access with hot hors d’oeuvres and drinks! Don’t miss this night of laughs!

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Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market

Tuesday, February 18th | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Downtown Waterfront District, Beach Blvd. S.

The City of Gulfport, in conjunction with the Gulfport Merchants Chamber of Commerce (GMC), will host a special, smaller-scale Tuesday Fresh Market on Tuesday, November 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market will be located along the right-of-way on Beach Boulevard in downtown Gulfport. Enjoy a variety of local vendors and fresh goods in a cozy, community-oriented setting!

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