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    • City of Gulfport Public Service Announcement on the Importance of Masks, Gulfport, FL

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

      Gulfport Municipal Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, and the City of Gulfport are found on the northern shores of Boca Ciega Bay, easily accessible from the Western Florida ICW, just north of Tampa Bay.

       
       

      City of Gulfport Public Service Announcement on the Importance of Masks
       
      City of Gulfport
      2401 53rd Street South
      Gulfport, FL 33707  
      (727) 893-1000
      For Immediate Release on 7/29/2020 – 10 AM
       
      CITY OF GULFPORT CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE IMPORTANCE OF MASKS
       
      Mayor Henderson and the Gulfport City Council addressed the importance of mask usage during the COVID-19 pandemic (Video link). WE MUST CONTINUE to take personal responsibility to protect ourselves and our loved ones.
       
      The CDC recommends that people wear cloth face coverings in public settings and when around people who don’t live in your household, especially when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.
       
      And Remember, 
      • Wash your hands often,
      • Cover your cough or sneeze,
      • Avoid touching your face,
      • Clean and disinfect frequently,
      • Avoid close contact, Stay home if you are sick and,
      • Call your doctor if you develop fever, cough, or difficulty breathing.
       
      We in the City of Gulfport have already distributed 20,000 masks to people in our community and people visiting us. In need of a FREE face mask? Visit one of these City of Gulfport locations.
       
      49th Street Neighborhood Center
      1617 49th St. S., Gulfport
      Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
      (727) 893-1000
       
      Gulfport Casino Ballroom
      5500 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport
      Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
      (727) 893-1000
       
      Both facilities are walk-up sites. Cloth face masks will be available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.
       
      “WE wear a mask to protect YOU, Let’s ALL wear a mask to protect each other!” Gulfport City Council. 
       
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      City of Gulfport Public Service Announcement on the Importance of Masks
       
       
       
      For the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) latest updates, please visit, https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/.
       
       
      Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

      Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a virus (more specifically, a coronavirus) identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China.

      Read more
      www.cdc.gov

       
      All State of Florida Executive Orders
      The State of Florida is responding to COVID-19. In an effort to keep Florida residents and visitors safe and aware regarding the status of the virus, the Florida Department of Health will issue updates every day, seven days per week. 
       
      To find the most up-to-date information and guidance on COVID-19, please visit the Department of Health’s dedicated COVID-19 webpage. For information and advisories from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), please visit the CDC COVID-19 website. For more information about current travel advisories issued by the U.S. Department of State, please visit the travel advisory website.
       
      Florida Department of Health COVID-19 Call Center is Available 24/7
      Call: 1 (866) 779-6121
      For additional information and helpful links regarding COVID-19, please visit the Florida Department of Health COVID-19 website at FloridaHealth.gov/COVID-19.
       
      City of Gulfport Florida | 2401 53rd Street SouthGulfport, FL 33707

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    • FDACS Asking Floridians to Report Suspicious Seed Packets from China, City of Gulfport, FL

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

      Gulfport Municipal Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, and the City of Gulfport are found on the northern shores of Boca Ciega Bay, easily accessible from the Western Florida ICW, just north of Tampa Bay.

       
       

       
      For Immediate Release: July 27, 2020
      Twitter: @FDACS & @NikkiFriedFL                       
       
      FDACS Asking Floridians to Report Suspicious Seed Packets from China
                                                                                        
      Tallahassee, Fla. – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is warning Floridians about unsolicited packages of seeds received through the mail. The seed packets, which may arrive unexpectedly in packages bearing Chinese characters, may bear the name China Post, and may be labeled as jewelry, have been reported in multiple states including Virginia, Kansas, Washington, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Utah, and others.
       
      As of July 27, FDACS has received at least 160 reports from Florida residents reporting having received suspicious seed packages. The content of the seed packages is unknown at this time.
       
      The introduction of plant seeds into the United States is tightly regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Seeds of unknown origin may constitute agricultural smuggling, may be invasive, may introduce pathogens, toxins, or plant and animal diseases, may pose a risk of foodborne illness, and may pose a threat to plant, animal, and human health. FDACS is working closely to receive guidance from the USDA and its Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), the lead regulatory body on this issue, in consultation with U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
       
      “Plant seeds from unknown sources may introduce dangerous pathogens, diseases, or invasive species into Florida, putting agriculture and our state’s plant, animal, and human health at risk,” said Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried. “Anyone receiving these suspicious seed packets should not open them, should not plant them, should limit contact with them, and should report them immediately to both our department and USDA officials.”
       
      What To Do: Anyone receiving unsolicited seed packages from other countries should follow these directions:
       
       
      When reporting the seed package to FDACS and USDA/APHIS, please be prepared to provide one’s name, physical address, phone number, and email address for contact purposes.
       
       
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      City of Gulfport Florida | 2401 53rd Street SouthGulfport, FL 33707

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    • Shared Photo- Free Masks, Gulfport, FL

      Bravo Gulfport! What every city should be doing!

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    • 6000 More Free Face Masks at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom & 49th Street Neighborhood Center, Gulfport, FL

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      Gulfport continues to be a leader in preventive measures to curb the spread of COVID-19. Gulfport is home to Gulfport Municipal Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR.

      City of Gulfport

       
      2401 53rd Street South
      Gulfport, FL 33707  
      (727) 893-1000
       
      CITY OF GULFPORT RECEIVES 6,000 ADDITIONAL MASKS
       
      In conjunction with the Board of County Commissioners, the City of Gulfport has received an additional 6,000 face masks through the efforts of Pinellas County Commissioner, Ken Welch. Residents who are in need of a FREE face mask are advised to go to the 49th Street Neighborhood Center and/or the Gulfport Casino Ballroom. Both facilities are walk-up sites. Cloth face masks will be available on a first come, first served basis.
       
      49th Street Neighborhood Center 
      Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
      (727) 893-1000
       
      Gulfport Casino Ballroom
      Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
      (727) 893-1000
       
      It is in part of the efforts to slow a recent, rapid spike in COVID-19 cases in the community. These Community Leaders remind us it’s important we continue to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep members of our communities healthy and safe. Wearing a cloth face covering, practicing social distancing, and washing your hands are good practices that will continue to protect us and our neighbors. Pictured above are the City of Gulfport Vice Mayor, Michael Fridovich, City of Gulfport Councilmember, Paul Ray, Pinellas County Commissioner, Kenneth Welch, City of Gulfport Councilmember, April Thanos, Pinellas County Commissioner, Charlie Justice, and City of Gulfport Councilmember, Christine Brown. Thank you for wearing a mask.
       
      For more information about when and how to properly wear a mask, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website at 
       
       

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    • Pinellas County Passes Ordinance Requiring Face Coverings, Gulfport, FL

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

      This West Florida county emergency action mirrors similar ordinances recently enacted in east coast Palm Beach, FL. See Masks to be Required. Gulfport continues to be a leader in preventive measures to curb the spread of COVID-19. Gulfport is home to Gulfport Municipal Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR

      Immediate Release
      Media Contact
      Tony Fabrizio, Senior Public Relations Coordinator, (727) 464-3849
       
       
      PINELLAS: COMMISSION PASSES EMERGENCY ORDINANCE REQUIRING FACE COVERINGS, OTHER COVID-19 SAFETY MEASURES
       
      • Citizens must wear face coverings in most indoor places, with exceptions
      • Emergency ordinance covers entire county and takes effect Wednesday, June 24, at 5 p.m.
      • Restaurants, bars must spread out patrons, prevent congregating and only serve seated patrons
       
      Faced with an alarming surge in COVID-19 cases, the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday passed an emergency ordinance requiring that citizens wear face coverings in most indoor public places, and restaurants and bars to implement new safety and anti-crowding measures. The ordinance passed 6-1, with Commissioner Kathleen Peters dissenting.
       
      The countywide ordinance takes effect Wednesday, June 24, at 5 p.m., and will remain in effect through the duration of Pinellas County’s State of Local Emergency. The Board extended that declaration through July 3 and can continue to renew it on a weekly basis.
       
      The ordinance defines a face covering as a material that covers the nose and mouth and remains affixed or a face shield. A cloth face covering, or mask, may be factory-made or sewn by hand and can be improvised from clothing or other household fabric items.
       
      Requirements:
       
      • Citizens must wear a face covering while in most indoor public places within Pinellas County, although the Board provided several exceptions. Among them:
      • The mandate cannot conflict with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
      • It does not apply if a person is strictly adhering to social distancing and there are 10 or fewer people in the location who are also maintaining social distancing.
      • It does not apply to governmental entities such as schools, courthouses or city halls, although those entities are encouraged to develop procedures to protect employees and the public.
      • The City of Gulfport is requiring face coverings in all City of Gulfport Public Facilities with the exclusion of the Gulfport Recreation Center.
      • If a person is under age 18, that person’s use of a face covering is left to the discretion of that person’s parent, guardian or an accompanying adult.
      • Religious rituals such as various forms of singing are permitted provided that social distancing is strictly maintained.
      • Exercising while social distancing, such as in a gym, is permitted without a face covering.
       
      • Restaurant and bar staff must wear a face covering while on duty and while directly or indirectly preparing food or beverage, or serving food or beverage, or having customer contact, regardless of where the food or beverage is being prepared or whether the customers are inside or outside. Customers can remove their face coverings while dining or consuming a beverage when seated and social distancing.
       
      • Restaurants and bars must position chairs and tables so that parties of one or more are separated by six feet and patrons are not standing at the bar or congregating in any area.
       
      • Retail employees must wear face coverings unless working in an area of the business that is not open to the customers and has social distancing measures in place.
       
      Carefully weighed decision
       
      The Board made its decision based on COVID-19 trending data, the advice of the County’s leading public health officials, and CDC guidance. Through the Zoom virtual meeting platform, the Board also took several hours of public comment.
       
      Dr. Ulyee Choe, director of the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County, pointed out that the county’s rolling 7-day average of new COVID-19 cases is up to 219 per day, with a positive test rate of about 12 percent, whereas the positivity rate was only 1 to 2 percent five weeks ago. Dr. Angus Jameson, medical director for Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services, noted that COVID-19 cases in the greater Tampa Bay area have increased from about 125 per day three weeks ago to about 1,000 cases a day, raising concerns that COVID-19 will continue to spread exponentially and overwhelm the healthcare system.
       
      Enforcement
       
      The Board elected to adopt the emergency order by ordinance to allow it to be enforced as a non-criminal local ordinance violation, in addition to other enforcement remedies.
       
      Remedies include:
      • A warning.
      • A non-criminal ordinance violation citation that levies a fine.
      • Injunctive relief through a complaint filed in Circuit Court.
      • Misdemeanor arrest or a Notice to Appear for Repeat Violations.
       
       
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      Marketing & Communications Department
      333 Chestnut Street, Clearwater, Florida 33756
      (727) 464-4600 • www.pinellascounty.org
       
       
      City of Gulfport Florida | 2401 53rd Street SouthGulfport, FL 33707

      City of Gulfport
      2401 53rd Street South
      Gulfport, FL 33707
      (727) 893-1000
      www.mygulfport.us

      For Immediate Release, 6/24/2020 – 8:20 AM

      CITY OF GULFPORT COVID-19 SAFETY MEASURES:
      FACE COVERINGS IN CITY FACILITIES

      In addition to the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners emergency ordinance requiring that citizens wear face coverings in most indoor public places, the City of Gulfport is requiring face coverings in all City of Gulfport public facilities with the exclusion of the Gulfport Recreation Center.

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    • Missing Sign, Caladesi Island State Park, Dunedin, FL


      Caladesi Island State Park is a Florida State Park located on Caladesi Island in the Gulf of Mexico, across St. Joseph Sound to the west of Dunedin, Florida, and north of Clearwater Beach. See Report from Caledesi Island by Claiborne Young from 2012. If you have an answer for Jon, let us hear from you. Currently the State Park has limited facilities dues to the COVID-19 pandemic.

      Can you tell me what happened to the sign for CALADESI ISLAND that was on Marker 14? WHY is it gone? Can it be replaced?
      Jon

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    • Update from Fishermens Village, Charlotte Harbor, Punta Gorda, FL


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

      There is always plenty to do around Charlotte Harbor, especially with pandemic restrictions easing. 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.

      We are currently accepting transits and hours of operation are normal. 7:00am to 5:30pm 7 days a week.

      Thank you!

      Chris Frank 

      Harbor Master

      Fishermen’s Village Marina

      941-575-3000

      www.fishville.com/marina/

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      Comments from Cruisers (1)

      1. Jim Healy -  May 22, 2020 - 6:37 pm

        There are two operations involved at Fishville for boaters. One is the marina office. The other is the fuel dock.

        The marina office has NEVER been open at 07h00, and is NEVER open past 16h00.

        We have been seasonal residents at Fishville for 11 years. There is a lot to like, but there are some weaknesses. When we departed this season (May 15th, 2020), the fuel dock was on "summer hours:" 08h00 to 16h00.

        Call ahead to be sure whatever facility you need is open at the time you plan to be there.

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    • Gulfport FL Served Notice in Anchoring Case

      Wally Moran’s Cruisers’ Rights Network of North America, see New Boaters Organization, has been focusing on local anchoring ordinances that are in conflict with state anchoring regulations. Most recently the work has been on Florida’s West Coast.

      The Cruisers’ Rights Network of North America’s lawyer has today filed a Notice to Dismiss and a Notice of Constitutional Challenge on behalf of Robert Cox, of Gulfport, FL.

      Mr. Cox was cited for illegally anchoring in City of Gulfport waters in March. The City’s ordinance is illegal under Florida Statute 327.60.

      CRNNA founder Wally Moran was made aware of the situation in March and attempted to negotiate with City officials to discontinue such enforcement, to no avail. We provided them with information regarding the law, as well as put them in touch with FWC officials for guidance. Boat US also stepped in with a powerful letter to Gulfport’s mayor outlining the issues. 

      Despite all of this, City officials continued to falsely claim, while knowing they were in the wrong, that it was within the City’s rights to continue such enforcement. 

      With no other options available, CRNNA arranged for Jody Foster of Guy Yudin & Foster LLP, Stuart, FL, to represent Mr. Cox and defend him on this citation. Ms. Foster has previously successfully represented other individuals in similar illegal anchoring ordinance cases, including against Stuart and Miami Beach. In these cases, she not only prevailed, but secured financial compensation and legal fees for her client. 

      In both cases, the cities also agreed to no longer enforce their illegal anchoring ordinances.

      The issues with anchoring in Florida have been ongoing since at least the 1970s. It is CRNNA’s hope that this current legal action and constitutional challenge will serve to put Florida municipalities on notice that they do not have the right to either enact or enforce any anchoring ordinance against non-liveaboard vessels outside of a mooring field. It is the intent of CRNNA to notify every waterfront community in Florida that we will be vigilant in ensuring that boaters’ rights are not infringed, and that legal action will be taken if necessary to deal with such illegal enforcement.

      To that end, CRNNA is currently discussing this issue with several west Florida municipalities as well as the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Department, to ensure that the law is properly understood and that enforcement of illegal ordinances is not occurring. We are pleased to report that these municipalities are listening, and that enforcement has ceased in these communities.

      CRNNA recognizes that there are serious issues involving derelict boats and is soliciting its membership on ways to resolve issues surrounding the derelict boats issue in Florida. CRNNA’s members are boaters, many of them full time cruisers living aboard. They see these issues with derelicts play out every day in their anchorages, and CRNNA has already received a significant number of excellent suggestions from them. 

      CRNNA will be presenting a submission on this issue for consideration by the involved parties, including the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, the State of Florida, and Boat US, and the appropriate committees of the Florida legislature, who will be looking at legislation around this contentious issue.

      If you have questions regarding this current legal action, or about anchoring issues in Florida or elsewhere, please contact the CRNNA. Further information on CRNNA can be found at our website, www.CRNNA.com, and updates on current issues are available at our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/groups/savefloridasanchorages/

      CRNNA invites your inquiries should you need further information.

       

       

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    • COVID-19 Update: Riviera Dunes Marina Resort, on the Manatee River, off Tampa Bay


      Riviera Dunes Marina Just off Tampa Bay Owned and Operated by Boaters
      A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, Riviera Dunes Marina Resort occupies the Manatee River’s northern banks, just east of the easternmost of three bridges crossing the river at Bradenton and Palmetto near charted Craig Point. See FOCUS ON  for more on Riviera Dunes Marina Resort.

       

       

       

      April 2 2020

      Procedures and Guidelines in compliance with the recent Governor’s Order, and under the Florida Emergency Condominium Act

      Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued a statewide Stay-at-Home Mandate that will go into effect Friday morning at 12:01 am. The order states: ” All persons in Florida shall limit their movements and personal interactions outside of their home to only those necessary to obtain or provide essential services or conduct essential activities”. Riviera Dunes Marina will adhere to that order, and will set policies and rules pursuant to that Order as well as under the Florida Emergency Condominium Act, Section 718.

      Our primary goal is the safety, health and well-being of all of our owners, employees, tenants and liveaboards.

      1) Riviera Dunes Marina has already instituted a policy closing the Marina Office to everyone; no one except Marina employees will be allowed in the office; all owners and tenants must do business with the office over the phone. We will remain open and available via phone at 941-981-5330 from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Saturday. Any mail and package deliveries received can be picked up by calling ahead to the Marina Office and we will make arrangements to have your items set outside for you to retrieve.

      2) Effective immediately our docks will be open and accessible ONLY to our owners and tenants. This means that no guests will be permitted and no guest parking passes will be issued. Compliance will be monitored by our staff. Dock gates will remain closed and new gate codes will be issued.

      3) Vessel repair persons/companies will not be permitted on the docks except for emergency mechanical or electrical repairs. All such emergency access must be approved by the General Manager before vessel repair persons enter the docks.

      4) Divers performing boat bottom cleaning, replacement of anodes (zincs), and servicing of through-hull fittings for air conditioning, engines, generators, etc., are permitted, provided they contact the marina office by e-mail the day before their work is scheduled, and provide a list of 1) each boat on which they will be working, and 2) the names of the diver(s) who will be working. If they fail to comply with this advance notice, they will be denied access to the marina.

      5) Persons or companies engaged in boat washing, waxing, compounding, or cosmetic repairs, etc. are not permitted on the docks.

      6) Boat brokers/sales persons and their clients are not permitted on the docks.

      7) The swimming pools will be closed.

      As a commercial Condominium Association, RDM provides numerous essential services to our residents and owners, including daily trash pick-up, water service and pump-out services to those owners and tenants. The Marina’s fuel dock will also continue to be open. Use of the laundry facility will continue as an essential service.

      We will continue providing these essential services to our owners and tenants during this statewide Stay-At-Home Mandate. We know that some of these rules may be difficult, but we have made careful choices to limit access to our docks to those people and services who are essential.

      We ask that you please continue to take the proper precautions of hand washing, distancing, covering coughs, etc., and to refrain from social gatherings, especially groups of more than 10 on the docks and in public areas. Even with groups of that size, proper distancing must apply.

      We owe it to each other as owners, employees, tenants, or as members of our live-aboard community, to do our absolute best to keep each other safe.

      Dated: April 2,2020

      Regards,

      RDMCA Board
      Riviera Dunes Marina
      (941) 981-5330 Office
      www.rdmarina.com

       

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    • LNM: Special Requirements for Locking during COVID-19 Restrictions

      Our thanks to Specialist Erica Skolte for this important notice.

      Notice to Navigation: 2020-002 SPECIAL NOTICE: REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCKING DURING THE COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS
      USACE

      Reminder:
      If you lock through Canaveral or the Okeechobee Waterway, please put the numbers for the Corps locks into your phone. Call ahead before you approach. Turn off your radar, if you have it, prior to entering the lock. Remember to listen to any guidance offered by the lock operator to ensure everyone’s safety as you lock through, and everyone on board must wear a correctly fitted (zipped up or fastened) life jacket when locking through!

      Erica Skolte
      Public Affairs Specialist
      Corporate Communications Office
      U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District Palm Beach Gardens
      OFFICE PHONE 561-340-1527
      Cell:  561-801-5734
      erica.a.skolte@usace.army.mil
      Twitter @JaxStrong
      Jacksonville District Facebook:
      https://www.facebook.com/JacksonvilleDistrict
      Jacksonville District: A team of professionals making tomorrow better “Keep Calm and Essayons”

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      1. Captain Chris -  April 4, 2020 - 3:14 pm

        I took a boat through the St Lucie Lock on the Okeechobee Waterway Wednesday and was surprised they only accepted 2 boats in the lock. I was boat #2. I transit this lock often and was surprised two other boats were told to wait for the next opening. I usually see the lock FULL of boats, on BOTH side of the chamber.

        I saw this morning that the locks are practicing safe distancing between boats.
        Captain Chris

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    • COVID-19 Update: Fishermen’s Village Marina, Charlotte Harbor, Punta Gorda, FL


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

      Fishermen’s Village Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is taking responsible steps to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

      Fisherman’s Village Marina, Punta Gorda, FL, in accordance with the State of Florida’s protocol, will not be accepting transients or new slip rental contracts until further notice. NOTE  the essential services aspect of providing fuel will remain OPEN; so the FUEL DOCKS WILL REMAIN OPEN and will be following all recommended social distancing protocols. 
      Chris Frank
      Marina Manager

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    • Punta Gorda Industry Update 3/24/2020: Resources, Assessment, and Information


      Punta Gorda, on beautiful Charlotte Harbor on Florida’s West Coast, is home to Fishermen’s Village Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR! See Updated Hours.

      Industry Update 3/34/2020: Resources, Assessment, and Information

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    • Local Knowledge Sought on Gordan Pass, Naples, FL


      Cruising skipper, Brian McMahon, is wisely requesting recent depth information on an area noted for shoaling, Gordan Pass, which is the inlet into Naples, FL. Shoaling is regularly reported in the channel from its entrance to the point where the channel joins the Naples Channel in Naples Bay. Is you can provide local knowledge, please let us hear from you!

      Hi.  Planning on cruising south on Florida west coast this month.  Was hoping for more recent information regarding depth of Gordon Pass.  I draw 5′ and charts don’t really give any information on current shoaling conditions.

      Thank you In advance,

      Brian McMahon
      S/V Windchaser

      Comments from Cruisers (5)

      1. Brian McMahon -  March 17, 2020 - 6:36 pm

        Went in Gordon Pass on 03/15/2020. Favored the red "4" and saw 13' on my sounder with 1' above MLLW, 11' at the Gulf channel entrance. Seems water is deep enough as long as the north side of the channel is avoided. Should also note that during daylight hours traffic in the channel is very heavy and navigation rules are generally not followed.

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      2. MY OLOH -  March 10, 2020 - 9:38 am

        This is informational only, of course… OLOH (60' M/Y, 5' draft) transited Gordon pass on 2.12.2020 at 0700 which was 90 minutes before low tide at +.1'. While I cannot report actual depth readings, we hugged the south side of the channel through the pass between G1 and R4 and had no concerns.

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        • Brian McMahon -  March 10, 2020 - 9:57 am

          Thank you very much for the intel on Gordon Pass.

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      3. Winston Fowler -  March 10, 2020 - 8:26 am

        Hi Brian,
        Thanks for checking in with Cruisers Net.
        I have done a quick check with some folks and it seems all is fine around Gordon Pass. Half to high tides never hurt any of us on sailboats however. And one call for some local information on the VHF is always helpful as you well know.
        Winston Fowler

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        • Brian McMahon -  March 10, 2020 - 9:58 am

          Winston, thank you so much for the update on Gordon Pass. You are the best!

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    • CCCC 2020 Cruise to Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina, Matanzas Pass, Gulf Coast


      The Cape Coral Cruise Club is a group of dedicated cruisers who always provide unique reports from the marinas they visit. Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR and voted Best Small Marina in 2017, overlooks the westerly banks of the Matanzas Pass channel, west of marker #13. Pink Shell Beach Marina is a favorite of the CCCC, see 2019 Cruise to Pink Shell.

      CAPE CORAL CRUISE CLUB

      CRUISES TO PINK SHELL MARINA

      By Captain John Queen, Past Commodore, Cape Coral Cruise Club

      Each month, the Cape Coral Cruise Club takes a scheduled cruise to a different marina in SW Florida and stays there for several days enjoying the amenities and hospitality of that area. We do that nine times a year along with an extended cruise each Spring and take a break during the summer months of July and August. For February 2020, our destination of choice was Pink Shell Marina at Fort Myers Beach.

      Pink Shell has been a popular destination for the club since the Marina expanded its floating docks a few years ago, and this year was no exception. We had 13 boats arrive on Tuesday, February 18th and it was nice to see the long line of yellow club burgees flying on the bow of each boat. Our club burgee sports our club mascot – a dolphin holding a drink of some sort (an adult beverage, I would surmise). After safely docking Tuesday, club members convened in the late afternoon for cocktails, snacks and conversation. The weather could not have been better.

      We fired up the marina’s grill around 5:00 and cooked up hamburgers and hot dogs, and along with a slew of side dishes prepared by club members, had a wonderful feast on the marina lawn.

      After dinner, club members returned to the marina lawn to play a little game I called “The Whoa Nellie Jelly Belly Deli”. Each year, when my wife Pati and I host the Club’s cruise to Pink Shell, I’ve created some kind of crazy game for members to play. In this game, there were 40 numbered plastic cups, each with jelly beans underneath. The object was to match 2 cups that had the same quantity and color of jelly beans. Couples took turns picking cups until all pairs were matched. The winners were the couples who had collected the most jelly beans. Additionally, all of the couples walked away with the cool U.S. Coast Guard holographic cups that were used for this game!

      Wednesday morning, we provided breakfast for all club members consisting of scrambled eggs, sausage links, fresh fruits and pastries. We had to let the boat air out for a few hours after cooking up all that sausage!

      After breakfast, club members met at the marina lawn at 10:00 for second game – a scavenger hunt! The scavenger hunt consisted of 10 questions where all the answers can be found on the property of Pink Shell resort and Marina. For example, one of the questions was “Unscramble ‘BISNALE WIVE’ and ‘PICAVAT SLIVAL’ – which one is ‘190’? These letters unscramble to Sanibel View and Captiva Villas, two of the named buildings on Pink Shell property. The street address for Captiva Villas is 190, hence the answer. Easy, eh?

      The rest of Wednesday found many club members relaxing in the pool, walking the beach, or shopping downtown Fort Myers Beach at Times Square. Wednesday evening, the winners of the scavenger hunt were announced and more prizes were awarded. We all took the Lee-Tran open-air tram to Nervous Nellie’s for dinner. We had about 30 members in attendance and the restaurant provided us with great food, drinks, and a private area to dine.

      Thursday morning was another round of prepared breakfast with eggs, sausage, fruits and fresh pastries. Club members spent the rest of the day enjoying Pink Shell resort amenities, visiting with friends, and just plain relaxing. Thursday night, everyone headed off to dinner on their own. My wife and I joined another couple and had dinner at the Fresh Catch restaurant in Fort Myers Beach and enjoyed great food, great company, and a gorgeous sunset!

      Fortunately, Mother Nature was quite cooperative during our stay at the marina and we were truly blessed with lots of sunshine.

      On Friday morning, we slipped lines and headed home. Much appreciation goes to Dave and Craig, the dock masters at Pink Shell Resort and Marina, for their hospitality and special accommodation to the Cape Coral Cruise Club for making our trip a wonderful event to remember.

      The Cape Coral Cruise Club was founded in 1963, and has offered members unique cruising opportunities to a variety of destinations in SW Florida. We hold monthly gourmet picnics at our private island on Caloosahatchee River near Alva, FL. We’re a great club to join if you live in the Cape Coral or Fort Myers area and have a power boat with overnight sleeping accommodations. For more information, contact our Membership Chairman Terry Carlson at (239) 770-6955, or visit our website at: www.ourgrouponline.org/CapeCoralCruiseClub.

      Pink Shell Marina

      Cruise leader Queen giving scavenger hunt instructions

      Dinner at Nervous Nellies restaurant

      Member boats at the marina

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    • FOCUS ON Gulfport, Boca Ciega Bay, Florida


      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.

       

      FOCUS ON Gulfport, Florida

       

      Gulfport is a beautiful, quaint, waterfront “village” with good-ole southern Florida hospitality, charm and civic pride.

      So many things to see and do in this seaside village that honors its past while enjoying the present. Truly a very unique historic village along Florida’s west coast.

      Hosting all who arrive by sea is the comfortable, clean, protected and welcoming Gulfport Municipal Marina.

      The marina is located on roughly eleven acres with over seven acres of marina waters protected by a concrete seawall and with 192 wet slips and 25 dry boat storage spaces. There is a boat ramp if needed and 70 trailer parking spaces available. A Florida CLEAN MARINA with a well-stocked ship’s store, two fueling stations, guest docking facility, showers and restrooms. If the marina is full, there is the Gulfport Mooring Field, also conveniently located near the heart of town. The well-engineered moorings offer a variety of amenities for the transient boater wishing to hangout in the bay. You are invited to stay a day, week or month. Many have even made Gulfport their new Homeport!

      All this is located close to the town’s diversity of amenities and an enjoyable walk among the historic southern Florida homes, many with historic legacies. You can’t miss this town’s sense of community pride. You will find its unique civic engagements throughout the town, bringing daily non-partisan opportunities for the town folks to share a beverage and get involved.

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

      The town has many very talented artists whose works you will see not only in shops, but throughout the community. On your walks around town, you may find a local artist at work in their favorite studio – their front yard, as this gentleman is illustrating.

      On the first Friday and third Saturday of every month, there is the Gulfport Art Walk, an enjoyable walk on Beach Blvd and chance to witness the many independent artists at work, as well as their exhibits.

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

      During your walks enjoying the artists’ work, you will often find live music at various venues throughout the town.

      Getting tired of canned veggies? Well, you will not want to miss the chance to visit Tuesday Fresh Market !

      Taking place every Tuesday on the following seasonal schedule.

      October through April – 9:00AM until 3:00PM

      May through September – 9:00AM until 2:00PM

      Gulfport waterfront

      Gulfport has very interesting shops where you just might find that treasure you’ve been looking for, for sooooo long.

      Then, how about celebrating your finds at some of the town’s lively venues for food and beverages, several right on the waterfront, others along charming main street.

      Check out the Visit Gulfport Florida website for more information, so you can enjoy as much as you desire. 

      And, yes sir, tired of walking?  Grab a ride of the Gulfport Trolley.

      Catching a beautiful sunset, walking the quaint streets of a genuine “village town” in the unique settings of Gulfport, is good for the body, mind and spirit.

      So, set your course for Gulfport, Florida, and plan to stay with your perfect local host, Gulfport Municipal Marina or Gulfport Mooring Field.

      Harbormaster, Denis Frain, and his staff will make sure your stay is comfortable and enjoyable. The marina is withing easy walking distance from the heart of this quaint and fun waterfront town. It is an easy, refreshing, and often entertaining stroll.   

       

      Enjoy your visit, your stay, and share you experience with Cruisers Net.

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    • FOCUS ON St. Petersburg Municipal Marina


      Slips are now available!! On the brand new Dock 5. For information please call (727) 893-7329 or 800 782 8350

      St. Petersburg Municipal Marina,  A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is a great liveaboard and transient marina located on the western shore of Tampa Bay in downtown St. Petersburg.

       

       

       

      A Dream Destination for Boaters – St Petersburg, Florida

      Few other marinas are so ideally located in the center of their community’s many amenities as St. Petersburg Municipal Marina in the heart of the “Sunshine City” – St. Petersburg on Florida’s west coast.

      Sunrise over St Peterburg’s Municipal Marina

      Being called the Sunshine City is not just a chamber of commerce label. St. Petersburg holds the Guinness World Record for logging the most consecutive days of sunshine, a stretch that went for 768 days.

      In today’s rapidly advancing times, it is not easy to manage growth and stay modern while honoring your significant historical origins.

      Historic waterfront

      Pyramid Pier on St Pete waterfront

      St. Petersburg is one of our nation’s historic yet modern towns that knows how to embrace its natural amenities with culture, the arts, entertainment, exciting sports, bountiful parks, and recreational activities for everyone.

      The Municipal Marina is in the heart of it all. So set your course for “St. Pete” and get ready to kick back, relax, and enjoy.

      The proverbial red carpet will be rolled out for you in this sub-tropical slice of paradise.

      The area is surrounded by 244 miles of shoreline bordering, not one, but three bodies of water: Tampa Bay, Boca Ciega Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

      Calling it a boater’s paradise might be an understatement.

      Ready to host you is St. Petersburg Municipal Marina, the largest city marina in the southeast with 640 wet slips.

      And we mentioned parks, there are roughly 2,300 acres of public land around town, located in 137 parks for all to enjoy. Being berthed in the Municipal Marina puts you in the heart of the third largest urban waterfront park system all the USA and maybe North America.

      Right out of a scene from a Norman Rockwell painting, there are places to relax, walk the pets, ride bikes, do some kayaking, or do “nothing at all” but just enjoy all the beautiful scenery.

      If you are a sports fan, you are within easy walking distance to where the Tampa Bay Rowdies play professional soccer.

      Or a short Uber ride to see professional baseball, Tampa Bay Rays 

      Then for all you sportscar racing fans, the annual Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg draws fans from around the world as they race through parts of the city course.

      The next race is March 13-15, 2020…that is THIS YEAR folks! Be quick mates!!

      St Pete offers so much, it would take a book to list them all.

      There are art galleries, museums, golf courses, theater… once you get your slip assignment and a little libation, take some time to research all that St Pete offers you. Here are a few links to various venues to enjoy.

      Museums and Galleries

      Performing Arts-Theater 

      Sunken Gardens 

      Shopping? Well, the marina is on the cusp of great shopping and dining. Just look around and you will find them unfolding before your very eyes!!

      Within a very short walk, you are among many waterfront shops, restaurants of all kinds from very casual to fine dining, world class hotels, buildings extolling beautiful Mediterranean-style architecture and meticulously manicured parks. It is all right around you. Make sure you plan to stay longer than a day and night, because if you don’t, you are going to have to come back very soon.

      As mentioned earlier, St Petersburg Municipal Marina offers 640 wet slips ranging in size from 28 feet up to 100 feet. The location is Latitude 27N 46’ 12.36” and Longitude 82W37’47.38” on the point of Demens Landing Park.

      Marina services offered at St. Petersburg Municipal Marina are listed in the Cruisers Net Marina Directory 

      Here are just a few of the many services: 500 ft Transient dock with minimum 10’ depths, mooring field and picnic areas, fuel, marina store well stocked to serve most of your needs.

      No doubt by now, you know why this marina and city are an boater’s ideal port of call. Please share your own personal experiences with us here at Cruisers Net so that others may benefit from your visit. It is that ole Cruisers Helping Cruisers thing that built this service for all to use.

      Wishing everyone blue skies, fair winds, gentle seas and fun times in St Petersburg, Florida.

      Tell ‘em Cruisers Net sent you!

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    • Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, Fishermen’s Village, Charlotte Harbor, Punta Gorda, FL

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

      There is always plenty to do around Charlotte Harbor, especially during early Spring. When you are berthed at Fishermen’s Village Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, you will enjoy your visit to beautiful Charlotte Harbor.

      FISHERMEN’S VILLAGE TO HOST ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION

      Punta Gorda, FL—Fishermen’s Village will play host to a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, Tuesday,
      March 17, 2020 with festivities beginning at 12 noon and continuing until 9 pm. The event is free and the public is encouraged to attend.  

      • Singer Paul Cottrell 12 Noon-4 pm Center Court
      • Singer Jim Garee 1-5 pm near Good ‘Ole Days Coffee
      • Vladimir Gordokin performing on the Tsimbaly, 12 noon-4 pm, third section
      • Kellyn Celtic Arts will present a Traditional Irish Step performance from 2-2:30 pm, Center Court
      • Lee County Pipes & Drums Parade/Performance 5:30-6:00 pm Center Court
      • Traditional Irish Music Show by Mark Fitzpatrick and Eddie Dillon 5-9 pm Center Court

      Originally from Boston, Eddie Dillon is a multi-instrumentalist – guitar, mandolin, banjo & bass
      blended with a little Irish wit!   Singer/Songwriter Mark Fitzpatrick has toured with Ireland’s famous folk singers, The Clancy Brothers.

      Village Restaurants will feature Irish food specials (call for details/reservations)

      Fishermen’s Village is located off Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL.   941 639-8721 www.fishville.com

                                                                                        
      Kathy Burnam
      Marketing/Events Manager
      Fishermen’s Village
      mkting@fishville.com

      1200 W. Retta Esplanade #57A
      Punta Gorda, Florida  33950                                                                                                                                        

      P  941 575-3007
      M 941 258-1327
      F   941 637-1054
        

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