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    • Jan 6, 2025by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      AIWA Newsletter January 2025

      Cruisers Net is proud to be a member of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association whose lobbying work is crucial to keeping the Waterway navigable and safe. Your membership dollars directly support their vital work. Please join and encourage your boating neighbors to do likewise, regardless of their homeport.

      A Year in Review and Thank You
      to our AIWA Supporters
      We are honored to begin the 26th year as the Voice of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW). We remain focused on fulfilling our mission to support the operations and maintenance needs of the AIWW which generates more opportunities for increased economic activity and waterway usage. 
       
      Our collective approach of working with Congress and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has led to the reduction of the AIWW maintenance dredging backlog by over $60 million within the last decade. Waterway projects have been conducted in every state along the AIWW in the last eight years, while new work was executed in 2024, and now underway in 2025.
       
      In the final FY24 appropriations bill passed by Congress in March 2024, waterway funding exceeded $28 million. In addition, the AIWW received $20.5 million in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for FY24. This is equivalent to an additional year of annual funding and brought us to almost $150 million in total for FY22, FY23 and FY24 funding for Marine Highway 95. We are on track to receive over $30 million in FY25. If the most recent appropriations amount from the House of Representatives bill is enacted, we could top $40 million.
       
      We continued working with Congressional offices to highlight the AIWW’s importance and request increased funding for additional dredging needs for FY25. In March and May, we returned to Washington, D.C. and met with 19 Congressional offices. With the recent election, we look forward to meeting with new members this spring.
       
      We partnered with federal agencies and universities to implement beneficial use projects using dredged material from the AIWW. From in-water placement and bird island creation in Georgia, to re-handling dredged material for beach placement in South Carolina, the AIWW is at the forefront of the beneficial use of dredged material for habitat creation and coastal resiliency. We participated in the Natural Infrastructure Innovation Project Launch (Tidelands) led by Auburn University, University of Pennsylvania and University of Virginia in April, and I serve on their Technical Advisory Committee. We also recently held a panel discussion at our annual meeting with speakers from the Corps, the Tidelands team, and the Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems from the University of Georgia.
       
      We participated in regional and national coalitions to increase awareness of AIWW issues. We are on the board of directors and executive committee of the National Waterways Conference, Inc., and we partner with national organizations including the American Boating Congress and National Marine Manufacturers Association, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatU.S.), Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, numerous Marine Trades Associations, and federal agencies including the Maritime Administration of the U.S. DOT, NOAA, U.S. Coast Guard, and the Corps.
       
      The AIWA Annual Meeting was held in Charleston, SC on November 18-20, 2024. Our 25th anniversary meeting was a celebration of previous accomplishments, and the opportunity to identify our future path. We will share more about those future efforts in future newsletters, yet be assured that federal funding for waterway maintenance continues to be our primary mission. You can view presentations from the meeting at the following link: https://atlanticintracoastal.org/annual-meeting-2024
       
      Over our first 25 years, we have successfully worked to highlight the AIWW as an integral part of the nation’s marine transportation system designated as Marine Highway 95. Our collective work is more important than ever with the current situation in Washington, DC. Our members can be certain of our desire to continue as an effective, unified voice for the waterway through advocacy and education, outreach and coalition building with other non-profit and private organizations representing all stakeholders of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. Thank you for your continued partnership and financial support to protect the future of the AIWW. Anchors aweigh for another 25 years!

      Sincerely,
      Brad Pickel
      Executive Director

       
      The 119th Congress is in Session
      President Trump Certified as 47th President

      Earlier today on January 6th, Congress certified the presidential election results recognizing Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States. This action comes on the heels of the recent swearing in of the 119th Congress and the election of Representative Mike Johnson as the Speaker of the House on January 3rd. In the 119th Congress, we have nine new senators (four Democrats and five Republicans) and 63 new representatives (33 Democrats and 30 Republicans).

      While there were no new senators elected along the AIWW, we will have a new senator appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis in Florida with the nomination of Marco Rubio as Secretary of State.  In the House of Representatives, we also have one new representative in a Florida district along the waterway. Rep. Mike Haridopolos (R, FL-8) will be representing the area that includes Titusville, Melbourne, Cocoa Beach, and Cape Canaveral, Florida. Fortunately for the AIWA, the Florida Inland Navigation District is a great partner of ours and will do an outstanding job to ensure these new Congressional members are up to speed on issues impacting the waterway, while we support their efforts and focus on educating the other 70 new members and administration staff on the value of the nation’s marine transportation system and the AIWW.

      On December 21st, Congress passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the government until March 14th averting a government shutdown. This was the second CR they have passed for FY 2025 and sets up another round of negotiations that must be completed before the March 14th deadline to avert a government shutdown. With the new Congress and Administration now moving into place, we can expect them to include their priorities in the proposed bill. As mentioned in the last newsletter, the CR included over $100 billion in disaster relief, of which a portion will be allocated to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. USACE will be required to submit a work plan with identified projects by mid-March and this could include funding for dredging projects along the waterway that were impacted by hurricanes.

      The table below reflects the current breakdown of funding as it stands today. In addition, the House and Senate have also included the following amounts in the Additional Dredging Needs funding pots which we are eligible to receive.

      • General Navigation – House: $931.945 million, Senate: $20 million
      • Inland Waterways – House: $50 million, Senate: $64.987 million
      • Small, Remote & Subsistence Navigation – House: $90 million, Senate: $329,178 million

      We await passage of the next appropriations bill before we are can identify funding amounts for FY25. The good news is that contracted work continues on the waterway, and we are not yet facing impacts from this delay.

       

      Deep Creek Bridge Deviation with Impacts to Transiting the Dismal Swamp Canal
      USCG MSIB 001-25

      Mariners are advised of an infrastructure refurbishment project on the Deep Creek Bridge, mile 11.1 over the Dismal Swamp Canal, in Chesapeake, Virginia. The project will require the bridge to be maintained in the closed-to-navigation position from January 6 through March 21, 2025 to facilitate construction of the new bascule span of the new bridge. During this time period, visitors to Lake Drummond will be able to access the Dismal Swamp Canal via the South Mills Locks in South Mills, North Carolina or from the various boat ramps along the canal. Vessels transiting the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway will need to use the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal as an alternate route during this timeframe.

      Comments or concerns can be sent to the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Virginia Waterways Management Division via email at virginiawaterways@uscg.mil. 

      Photo: The Great Dismal Swamp, North Carolina 
       
       
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      The AIWA is a national non-profit organization with the mission of securing funding and support for the maintenance of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. We are the only organization dedicated to ensuring the future of the AIWW and proudly represent all stakeholders of the waterway. 

      Contact:
      Atlantic Instracoastal Waterway Association
      5a Market |  Beaufort, SC 29906
      (843) 379-1151 |  atlanticintracoastal.org 

      Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association · 5A Market · Beaufort, SC 29906-9107 · USA

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    • Jan 6, 2025by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      US Coast Guard Rescues 4 off Marathon, Keys

      The USCG doing what they do best!

      united states coast guard 

      News Release 

      U.S. Coast Guard 7th District Southeast
      Contact: 7th District Public Affairs
      Office: 305-415-6683
      After Hours: 786-367-7649
      7th District online newsroom

       

       

      01/05/2025 08:25 PM EST
      MIAMI – A Coast Guard Station Marathon boat crew rescued four people, Sunday, after their 27-foot vessel began taking on water approximately 11 miles north of Marathon, Florida.
      Coast Guard Station Marathon boat crews rescued four people from a sinking vessel, Sunday, approximately 11 miles north of Marathon, Florida.

       

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    • Jan 6, 2025by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      January 6, 2024 Weekly Email Newsletter, City of Gulfport, Boca Ciega Bay, FL

      Gulfport Marina includes dry boat storage, ship store, bathroom, public boat ramp, parking, fueling stations, lighted range markers and guest docking facility.

       The City of Gulfport and Gulfport Municipal Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, always have a full calendar of events for all ages. The marina and harbor, found on the northern shores of Boca Ciega Bay, are easily accessible from the Western Florida ICW, just north of Tampa Bay.

       
      Weekly news & updates
      January 6, 2025 | City of Gulfport, FL – Gateway to the Gulf Newsletter
       
      Upcoming Events

      See what’s happening this month.

      Senior Center E-news

      Click here to see what’s happening next.

      Library Calendar of Events

      Upcoming activities at the Gulfport Library.

      Recreation Center

      Click here to see all classes and activities.

      Casino Ballroom Weekly Dances

      Click here fo weekly dance schedule.

      Gulfport Community Update

      Click here to read more.

      Gulfport Arts & Heritage

      Click here to see upcoming events.

       
       
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      Pinellas County Hurricane Home Repair Program

      Up to $30,000 grant for repairs not covered by insurance or FEMA

      Application are now open.

      Apply Today
       
       
       
       

      City of Gulfport Flood Zone Permitting Packet and Appeal Process

       
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      Gulfport City Council
       

      Mayor

      Sam Henderson

      Webpage

      Email

      826-7208

      Ward 1

      April Thanos

      Webpage

      Email

      826-7138

      Report

      Ward 2

      Christine Brown

      Webpage

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      826-7311

      Report

      Ward 3

      Paul

      Ray

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      262-2479

      Report

      Ward 4 Michael Fridovich

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      Email

      826-7355

       
       
      City Manager’s Gulfport Community Update
       
       
      Gulfport Community Update: December 15 – 21, 2024

      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.

      City of Gulfport residents are limited to once a week lawn watering through December 31. Visit https://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/business/epermitting/district-water-restrictionsf/ for information.

      Read more
       
       
       
      Upcoming Official Meetings
       
       
       

      City of Gulfport: Meetings Calendar January 2025

      • January 1, 2025 – City Hall Closed – New Year’s Day Holiday
      • January 1, 2025 – Planning and Zoning Board – No Meeting
      • January 7, 2025 – Council Meeting – 6:00 pm (AGENDA)
      • January 8, 2025 – Board of Adjustment – 6:00 pm (AGENDA)
      • January 14, 2025 – Senior Citizen’s Advisory Committee – 8:00am – Senior Center, 5501 27th Avenue South
      • January 20, 2025 – City Hall Closed – Martin Luther King, Jr Holiday
      • January 21, 2025 – Council Meeting – 6:00 pm

      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.

       
       
       
      This Weeks Events & Meetings
       
       
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      Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market

      Tuesday, January 7th | 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!

       
       
       
       
       
      Art Center: January Workshops

      Tuesday, January 7th | 12 – 1:30 p.m.

      Gulfport Arts Center, 2726 54th St. S.

      Programs for all ages available afternoons and evenings. Registration required, please email ArtsCenter@mygulfport.us to signup. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GulfportArtsCenter for additional information on upcoming workshops and community art shows.

       
       

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    • Jan 5, 2025by:   Larry Dorminy 1 Comment

      Nothing on a Boat is Straight or Square – Janice Anne Wheeler

      Having rebuilt the cockpit on our wooden Dickerson 35 yawl, where finding a 90 degree angle was cause for celebration, I can absolutely confirm Janice’s title!

      SPARRING WITH MOTHER NATURE ~~ latest addition. I’m very honored that you’re following along. Thank you from the bottom of my writer’s heart.

      Ah, the life of a liveaboard Sailor…on a Classic Wooden Sailing Yacht… as of August 2024 we are undergoing extensive repair and refit for the next several months(!). In boating terms we are hauled out “on the hard” in Cambridge, Maryland.

      I plan to mix Sailing Stories with the challenges and intricacies of restoring a 90-year-old boat. I’m always open to suggestions as to content….please feel free to weigh in as we manage and learn from this unexpected joust. Thank you! ~J

      A Wooden Boat is a strong, intricate entity constructed of Mother Nature’s finest materials.

      Share SPARRING WITH MOTHER NATURE

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      1. Janice Anne Wheeler -  January 5, 2025 - 9:01 pm

        The ongoing support of Cruiser's Net has been fantastic for my morale AND I have come to realize what an incredibly valuable resource this is. I share it at every opportunity and so should all of you, my fellow cruisers!
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    • Jan 3, 2025by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      NAV ALERT: LNM: Alt ICW MM 7, Deep Creek Bridge Closure, Jan 6 – Mar 21, Dismal Swamp Canal, NC

      Our thanks to Sarah Hill, Director of Dismal Swamp Welcome Center, for this notice.

      Please see below the temporary closure of the Deep Creek Bridge starting  Jan. 6th through March 21st  to facilitate  construction of the new Deep Creek bridge.  The Deep Creek bridge will remain in the closed to navigation position during this time.  Lake Drummond and the canal can still be accessed for paddling or boating excursions via the boat ramps along the canal or the South Mills Lock- which will continue to operate on normal schedule.  Boaters will be unable to enter or exit the canal through the Deep Creek Bridge/Lock during this period.

      Thanks,

      Sarah

      united states coast guard

      Sector Virginia
      Marine Safety Information Bulletin

      (757) 374-3408
      VirginiaWaterways@uscg.mil

      MSIB 001-25

      January 3, 2025

      Deep Creek Bridge Deviation

      Mariners are advised of an infrastructure refurbishment project on the Deep Creek Bridge, mile 11.1 over the Dismal Swamp Canal, in Chesapeake, Virginia. The project will require the bridge to be maintained in the closed-to-navigation position from January 6, 2025, through March 21, 2025, to facilitate construction of the new bascule span of the new bridge. During this time period, visitors to Lake Drummond will be able to access the Dismal Swamp Canal via the South Mills Locks in South Mills, North Carolina or from the various boat ramps along the canal.  Vessels transiting the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway will need to use the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal as an alternate route during this timeframe.

      Comments or concerns can be sent to the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Virginia Waterways Management Division via email at virginiawaterways@uscg.mil. 

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      Click here for SEC VA MSIB 001-25 Deep Creek Bridge Deviation

      Click Here To View the North Carolina Cruisers Net Marina Directory Listing For the Camden TDA/Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of the Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center

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    • Jan 3, 2025by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Happy New Year from the Charleston Parks Conservancy

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    • Jan 3, 2025by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      🎉 Announcing the 2024 KLSC Contest Winners! Key Lime Sailing Club, 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.

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      Sailing away on the Sunflower in Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages

      And the Winners Are…

      Congratulations to Meredith Adams (Entry # 43), the winner of the 2024 KLSC Photo Contest! Meredith’s photo showing one of our smaller sailboats gliding through our crystal clear water has won a FREE 3-night stay at our Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages in the breathtaking Florida Keys.

      A big congratulations also goes to Bryce Durham, the winner of the 2024 KLSC Video Contest! Bryce’s video captured stunning drone and activity shots, showcasing all the amazing experiences awaiting you at Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages. Bryce has earned a FREE 5-night stay!

      We extend our heartfelt thanks to all participants and voters for making this year’s contest a success. Your creativity, enthusiasm, and support are what make this event so special. Thank you for being part of our yearly tradition!

      Win a FREE Vacation

      January 1, 2025 to December 15, 2025: We are accepting all entries for this year’s Photo and Video contest. Please read the following information if you are interested in winning free stays at Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages (KLSC).

      Video Contest

      This contest is open to all our guests. Submit a video of your KLSC vacation and get a chance to win a free 5-night stay! We are looking for the most creative and exciting video that tells people about your stay with us.

      To our guests who didn’t enter the previous contests, this is your chance!

      How to submit: Just upload your finished video to YouTube and email us the URL to your video. All links must be emailed to keylargocottages@keylimesailingclub.com.

      Please include the dates you stayed, in which cottage, and under whose name it was reserved. If you send several emails, include this information in each one.

      Evaluation Criteria

      Videos will be judged by the following criteria:

      1. Overall Impact (fun and informative)
      2. Creativity
      3. Memorable Content and Delivery
      4. Clear Message about what vacationing at KLSC is all about
      5. Video quality

      Terms:

      1. Winner must be 25 years of age or older.
      2. Winner can choose the dates from August 1st to December 15th for their stay (holidays not included).
      3. Main House is not eligible.
      4. Winner can add their free nights or extend their established booking nights if the booking is between August 1st to December 15th, and if the cottage is available on those extended dates.
      5. Chosen dates cannot be rescheduled to other dates. No exceptions. (Please finalize your dates before booking.)
      6. The reservation will be for two adults and the number of children allowed for the preferred cottage. However, if there are more than two adults, the winner is responsible for the extra adult fee of $35/per adult, per night plus tax. If bringing a dog to one of our dog-friendly cottages, the winner is responsible for the dog fee of $35/per night plus tax.
      7. KLSC reserves the right to use all submitted pictures and videos for its promotions and websites.

      Contest is open starting January 1 to December 15. We will announce the winner on our Facebook page and newsletter on January 15. There is no limit to the number of videos submitted. So, create your videos now and share them with us!

      Respect for Existing Copyright

      You must be the original author of everything in your video or have permission to use copyright-protected material. Be creative but think carefully about what you put into the video.

      If you are considering using existing music, video clips, photos, etc., it is very likely that someone else owns a copyright to that material. In this case, be sure to obtain the copyright owner’s written permission before using the material in your video.

      All music basically contains two copyrights: the sound recording and the underlying song composition (music publishing rights). In a video where you are using a cover song, you need to negotiate a synchronization license.

      Most of these will go through the Harry Fox Agency. However, many music publishers have entered into license agreements with YouTube permitting the use of the songs they control in exchange for a percentage of any advertising revenues.

      So, in some cases, YouTube has already obtained an agreement with the music publisher, so you would be OK covering the song. To determine whether or not a publisher is participating in an agreement with YouTube, you can contact the publisher directly. Publisher contact information may be found at ASCAP or BMI.

      You can also go to one of the royalty-free music sites and buy a track for a couple bucks that you can use all you want (e.g., incompetech.com, audimicro.com, etc.). With all that having been said, we do prefer original music, even if you are just humming…

      Photo Contest

      Pictures can include couples sailing, families sailing, Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages (KLSC) activities (non-sailing), sailing lessons, etc. There will be a voting period on our Facebook page where the owner of the photo with the most “Likes” will get a free 3-night stay at KLSC. There is no limit to the number of photos entered. To our guests who didn’t join the previous contests, this is your chance!

      Make sure to include captions with your submissions. Add the dates you stayed, in which cottage, and under whose name it was reserved. If you send several emails, include this information in each one.

      Terms:

      1. Winner must be 25 years of age or older.
      2. Winner can choose the dates from August 1st to December 15th for their stay (holidays not included).
      3. Main House is not eligible.
      4. Winner can add their free nights or extend their established booking nights if the booking is between August 1st to December 15th, and if the cottage is available on those extended dates.
      5. Chosen dates cannot be rescheduled to other dates. No exceptions. (Please finalize your dates before booking.)
      6. The reservation will be for two adults and the number of children allowed for the chosen cottage. However, if there are more than two adults, the winner is responsible for the extra adult fee of $35/per adult, per night plus tax. If bringing a dog to one of our dog-friendly cottages, the winner is responsible for the dog fee of $35/per night plus tax.
      7. KLSC reserves the right to use all submitted pictures and videos for its promotions and websites.

      Contest is open starting January 1 to December 15. We will announce the winners on our Facebook page and newsletter on January 15.

      Thank you and see ya all in the Florida Keys!

      Follow Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages on Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube,

      Learn ASA Certified Sailing at American Sailing Academy. Call us at 305-587-3205.

      Enjoy a snorkel or sunset cruise on the bay side as well as several boats for rent from 22 foot to 37 foot through Morning Star Sailing Charters. Call us at 305-451-7057.

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

      Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages | 305-451-3438 | 99306 Overseas Highway, Key Largo Florida | www.keylimesailingclub.com
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    • Jan 2, 2025by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      6th annual International Culture Fest, Jan 18, Fishermen’s Village, Punta Gorda, FL

      Fisherman's Village Marina and Resort, Punta Gorda, FL

      There is always plenty to do around Charlotte Harbor. While berthed at Fishermen’s Village Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, you are certain to enjoy visiting Western Florida’s beautiful Charlotte Harbor/Peace River.

      Click here for International Culture Fest Flyer January 2025

      Click here for International Culture Fest Press Release January 2025

        

      Kathy Burnam
      Marketing and Events Manager

      941.639.8721

      kburnam@fishermensvillage.com

      www.fishermensvillage.com

      Click Here To View the Western Florida Cruisers Net Marina Directory Listing For Fishermen’s Village

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window Zoomed To the Location of Fishermen’s Village

       

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    • Jan 2, 2025by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      1.25 Million Views for 2024 – Peter Swanson

      Cruisers Net publishes Loose Cannon articles with Captain Swanson’s permission in hopes mariners with salt water in their veins will subscribe.. $7 a month or $56 for the year and you may cancel at anytime.

      When all else fails, try journalism.

      1.25 Million Views for 2024

      These Are the Top 10 Reader Favorites

       
      		 
      		 
      		 
       
       

       

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    • Jan 2, 2025by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Happy New Year! Edenton in 2025

      Edenton, NC - the prettiest town in the South!

      A longtime CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, historic Edenton always has an exciting calendar of events and places to visit! Edenton is at the mouth of the Chowan River on the northwest shore of Albemarle Sound.​

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      Happy New Year!

      2024 was an incredible year in Edenton, and we hope you had the chance to join us sometime throughout the year.

      From hosting Stage 5 of the Bass Pro Tour to celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Edenton Tea Party, Edenton’s calendar was packed full of events and activities for all ages!

      And 2025 is promising to be another incredible year in Edenton. Here are some of the highlights that we hope you’ll join us for during this next year.

      ​Pilgrimage Tour of Historic Homes and Sites​

      One of the highlights of springtime in Edenton is the Pilgrimage Tour of Historic Homes and Sites, presented by the Edenton Woman’s Club. This self-guided tour explores the heart of historic Edenton and surrounding countryside, allowing visitors the opportunity to see inside beautiful homes from the 1700s to the 1900s. Don’t miss this two-day biennial event, happening in April!

      		 

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      ​Sounds of Summer Concert Series

      Join us all summer long as we host a series of music festivals, starting the weekend of our Pilgrimage Tour. Set against the stunning backdrop of Edenton’s picturesque waterfront, enjoy live bands, food trucks, a beer garden, and more! So, make plans to visit Edenton for the weekend and bring a lawn chair or blanket to a free Sounds of Summer Concert this summer.

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      ​44th Annual Christmas Candlelight Tour​

      Edenton’s two-day Christmas Candlelight Tour is a beloved tradition for locals and visitors! This past year’s tour sold out early, leaving many people wishing they had gotten tickets sooner. Don’t make the same mistake this year! Advanced tickets for the popular tour will go on sale in July 2025. Mark your calendar and make plans now to enjoy the tour!

      		 

      This is only a taste of all of the exciting events we have planned during 2025. Check out our Calendar of Events as more events are added regularly.

      You can also check out our new 2025 Visitor Guide that includes an overview of special events, maps of Edenton and parking, and information on dining and lodging. It’s all the information you’ll need to plan the perfect trip to Edenton!

      As always, our Bed and Breakfasts are ready to welcome you to Edenton in 2025, and if you haven’t experienced their comfort, convenience, and charm, you’ll want to try their hospitality in this new year.

      We hope to see you in 2025!

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    • Jan 1, 2025by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Cheers to a New Year of Adventures and Relaxation! 🌴✨ Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages! Key Largo, FL

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      Happy New Year from all of us at Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages! As we look back on the past year, we feel so lucky to have shared so many special moments with our wonderful guests. From peaceful sails on the water to cozy evenings by the fire pit, you’ve made every day brighter. Thank you for being part of our Key Lime family and for choosing us as your place to relax and make memories.

      As we welcome the new year, we’re excited for more adventures ahead! Whether it’s sailing the clear blue waters, enjoying beautiful sunsets, or simply taking it easy by the shore, we can’t wait to share it all with you. Here’s to a year full of joy, peace, and special moments.

      From our family to yours, Happy New Year! 🌴⛵🌞

      Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages | 305-451-3438 | 99306 Overseas Highway, Key Largo Florida | www.keylimesailingclub.com
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    • Dec 31, 2024by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      January In Your Charleston County Parks

      Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission
      Festivals & Events

      January 11 Off-Road Duathlon

      January 18 Fairy House Day (Sold Out)

      Nature, History & Culture

      January 4 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw

      January 4 Collard Greens, Field Peas and Good Fortune (Full)

      January 8 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw

      January 10 Lighthouse Inlet Bird Walk

      January 10 Nature Rx: Forest Bathing Fridays

      January 10 Wee Wild Ones: Science Of The Seasons (Full)

      January 11 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw

      January 11 Secrets Of The Swamp

      January 11 Caw Caw: Walking On History

      January 15 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw

      January 17 Seabirding at The Folly Beach Pier

      January 17 Homeschool In The Parks: Navigating Nutrients

      January 17 Nature Rx: Forest Bathing Fridays

      January 18 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw

      January 18 Owl Prowl

      January 22 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw

      January 24 Nature Rx: Forest Bathing Fridays

      January 25 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw

      January 25 Junior Naturalist: Naturally Nocturnal

      January 29 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw

      January 31 Nature Rx: Forest Bathing Fridays

      Outdoor Adventure

      January 5 Belay Basics

      January 11 Kids On The Go: Balance Bike Demo Day

      January 19 Adaptive Climbing Day

      January 25 Kids On The Go: Balance Bike Demo Day

      Youth Programs

      January 7 – February 11 Baptist Hill Youth Dance

      January 14- February 25 McClellanville Youth Basketball & Cheerleading

      January 18 Johns Island Youth Basketball Education

      Skateboarding

      January 23 and 25 Beginner or Intermediate Skateboard Lessons

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      Charleston Animal Society
      For information on sponsorship opportunities, please email the Sponsorship Coordinator.
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    • Dec 31, 2024by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      LNM: near AICW MM 205 Fireworks Safety Zone, Beaufort, NC

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      ON DECEMBER 31ST, A SAFETY ZONE WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR A FIREWORKS DISPLAY ON THE BEAUFORT RIVER ADJACENT TO THE BEAUFORT WATERFRONT. THE SAFETY ZONE INCLUDES ALL WATERS WITHIN A 150-YARD RADIUS OF THE FIREWORKS BARGE FROM 8PM TO 10PM. NO VESSELS OR PERSONS MAY ENTER, TRANSIT THROUGH, ANCHOR WITHIN, OR REMAIN WITHIN THE DESIGNATED AREA UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY ON-SCENE OFFICIAL PATROL.

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    • Dec 31, 2024by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      The Sea Pines Resort – February 2025 Events Calendar, Harbour Town Yacht Basin, SC AICW MM 565

      Harbour Town at Hilton Head, with its familiar red-and-white-striped lighthouse, is a fine resort marina with an enormous number of amenities.

      Harbour Town Yacht Basin, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is ready for your reservation with newly renovated docks, upgraded electrical service and onSpot WiFi, also a CRUISERS NET SPONSOR. And, as always, numerous activities at the Sea Pines Resort are offered for your enjoyment, as you will see in the Event Schedule below. Hilton Head Island is absolutely marvelous any time of year.

       

      Click here for  February 2025 Events

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    • Dec 30, 2024by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      December 30, 2024 Weekly Email Newsletter, City of Gulfport, Boca Ciega Bay, FL

      Gulfport Marina includes dry boat storage, ship store, bathroom, public boat ramp, parking, fueling stations, lighted range markers and guest docking facility.

       The City of Gulfport and Gulfport Municipal Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, always have a full calendar of events for all ages. The marina and harbor, found on the northern shores of Boca Ciega Bay, are easily accessible from the Western Florida ICW, just north of Tampa Bay.

      Weekly news & updates
      December 30, 2024 | City of Gulfport, FL – Gateway to the Gulf Newsletter
      Upcoming Events

      See what’s happening this month.

      Senior Center E-news

      Click here to see what’s happening next.

      Library Calendar of Events

      Upcoming activities at the Gulfport Library.

      Recreation Center

      Click here to see all classes and activities.

      Casino Ballroom Weekly Dances

      Click here fo weekly dance schedule.

      Gulfport Community Update

      Click here to read more.

      Gulfport Arts & Heritage

      Click here to see upcoming events.

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      Pinellas County Hurricane Home Repair Program

      Up to $30,000 grant for repairs not covered by insurance or FEMA

      Application are now open.

      Apply Today

      City of Gulfport Flood Zone Permitting Packet and Appeal Process

      PDF Document
      Gulfport City Council

      Mayor

      Sam Henderson

      Webpage

      Email

      826-7208

      Ward 1

      April Thanos

      Webpage

      Email

      826-7138

      Report

      Ward 2

      Christine Brown

      Webpage

      Email

      826-7311

      Report

      Ward 3

      Paul

      Ray

      Webpage

      Email

      262-2479

      Report

      Ward 4 Michael Fridovich

      Webpage

      Email

      826-7355

      City Manager’s Gulfport Community Update
      Gulfport Community Update: December 22 – 28, 2024

      Gulfport City Hall and facilities will be closed on Wednesday, January 1 in observance of the New Year. The sanitation schedule will not be affected, and there will be no weekly yard waste pickup.

      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.

      City of Gulfport residents are limited to once a week lawn watering through December 31. Visit https://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/business/epermitting/district-water-restrictionsf/ for information.

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      Upcoming Official Meetings

      City of Gulfport: Meetings Calendar January 2025

      • January 1, 2025 – City Hall Closed – New Year’s Day Holiday
      • January 1, 2025 – Planning and Zoning Board – No Meeting
      • January 7, 2025 – Senior Citizen’s Advisory Committee – 8:00am – Senior Center, 5501 27th Avenue South
      • January 7, 2025 – Council Meeting – 6:00 pm
      • January 8, 2025 – Board of Adjustment – 6:00 pm
      • January 20, 2025 – City Hall Closed – Martin Luther King, Jr Holiday
      • January 21, 2025 – Council Meeting – 6:00 pm

      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.

      This Weeks Events & Meetings
      Gulfport City Hall & Facilities Closed

      Gulfport City Hall and facilities will be closed on Wednesday, January 1 in observance of the New Year. The sanitation schedule will not be affected, and there will be no weekly yard waste pickup. 

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      Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market

      Tuesday, December 31st | 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!

      Gulfport Health & Wellness Expo

      Thursday, January 2nd | 6 – 8 p.m.

      Gulfport Senior Center, 5501 27th Ave. S.

      The Italian American Society of St. Petersburg would like to invite you to our free Italian language classes held at the Gulfport Senior Center. We offer beginner, intermediate and advanced classes for students of all ages. The classes are held o

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      Click Here To View the Cruisers Net Western Florida Marina Directory Listing For Gulfport Municipal Marina

       
       
       

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