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    • Dec 4, 2020by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 27.7404,-82.69619999

      Pinellas Residents, Businesses Urged to Follow Mask Ordinance as COVID Cases Rise


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      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, home to Gulfport Municipal Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, always takes steps to protect its citizens and visitors.  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.

       

      Immediate Release
      Dec. 4, 2020
       
      Media Contact
      Josh Boatwright, Marketing Project Coordinator
       
      Note to media: Video of the Thursday news conference, including American Sign Language interpretation, is available on Pinellas County’s Facebook page.
       
      Pinellas residents, businesses urged to follow mask ordinance
      as COVID cases rise
      Local State of Emergency extended through Dec. 11
       
      • COVID-19 cases are rising rapidly in Pinellas, threatening hospital capacity and vulnerable residents
      • Sheriff’s Office announces additional compliance efforts at bars, restaurants and other businesses
      • Residents urged to mask up and practice social distancing in public to stop the spread
       
      With COVID-19 cases reaching levels not seen since the summer, Pinellas County leaders are urging businesses and residents to follow the local protocols requiring face coverings at indoor public places and social distancing to stop the spread of the virus.
       
      Over the past month, new cases per day have tripled and the percentage of people testing positive has doubled, reaching 8.4 percent on November 29 compared to 4.2 percent on October 30. Patients on ventilators have also nearly doubled in that time, from 32 to 57. Increases in deaths typically lag one to two weeks behind increases in new cases.
       
      The County’s local ordinance remains in place, but an increasing number of people ignoring the mask rule at bars and other businesses, combined with flu season and holiday gatherings, are expected to cause a further spike in cases through the end of the year.
       
      The Sheriff’s Office is placing new signage at local businesses to remind staff and patrons of the protocol and will follow up at those businesses reported to be consistently violating the ordinance.
       
      Pinellas County Administrator Barry A. Burton and Sheriff Bob Gualtieri were joined by County Commission Chair Pat Gerard, St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman and Clearwater Mayor Frank Hibbard at a Thursday news conference to underscore a new countywide push for stronger compliance.
       
      “We want to stay open and we want to stay safe. We want our businesses to thrive and we want to help them in doing these simple measures to keep everybody safe so we can continue to operate just as we are,” Burton said.
       
      Deputies recently traveled around the county and found 40 percent of bars and 8 percent of restaurants in violation of the ordinance, including staff not wearing masks, Sheriff Gualtieri said.
       
      “These things are required by law. Wearing a mask is not fun, but the alternative is worse,” he said.
       
      “Fines and penalties are not suspended for businesses, so if we have to go down that path, we can. We don’t want to. We need the businesses, again, to help us help you – to help the community,” he said. 
       
      Continuing to mask up in public and practice social distancing is the only option for eliminating the virus, protecting people and keeping businesses open until a vaccine is widely available, which isn’t expected until next year, according to federal health officials.
       
      Face masks have been proven effective in reducing the number of new COVID-19 cases, both in the Tampa Bay area and nationwide.
       
      Burton and Gualtieri are hosting a Facebook Live Event on Friday, Dec. 4, at 11 a.m. to answer questions about the new countywide compliance effort.
       
      Pinellas County has also extended its State of Local Emergency for COVID-19 through December 11. The extension was issued by County Administrator Barry A. Burton by delegated authority from the Board of County Commissioners.
       
      The extension keeps in effect a County ordinance requiring face coverings within public places, and restaurants and bars to serve only patrons who are seated. Public health officials continue to closely monitor the 7-day rolling averages for new COVID-19 cases, percentage of positive tests, hospitalizations and hospital bed capacity.
       
      For the latest information on Pinellas County’s COVID-19 response, visit https://covid19.pinellascounty.org/.
       
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      City of Gulfport Florida | 2401 53rd Street South, Gulfport, FL 33707

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    • Dec 1, 2020by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Cold Shelters Opening Tonight, Gulfport, FL, Boca Ciega Bay

      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, home to Gulfport Municipal Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, always takes steps to protect its citizens and visitors.  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.

       
      Immediate Release
      Dec. 1, 2020
       
      Media Contact
      Tony Fabrizio, Senior Public Relations Coordinator, (727) 464-4600
       
       
      Pinellas: Cold Weather Shelters to Open Tonight
      Temperatures expected to drop to low 40s by early Wednesday
       
      The Pinellas County Homeless Leadership Alliance and Learning Empowered will open cold weather shelters tonight, Tuesday, Dec. 1. The National Weather Service forecasts low temperatures of near 40 degrees in Pinellas County early Wednesday.
       
      Most of the shelters will open between 6 to 6:30 p.m. and accept guests all night. They will close at 6 a.m. (Shelters with different hours are noted below.) Guests will be provided a warm, safe place to spend the night. They will be advised if the shelters will be open additional nights.
       
      The following shelters will be available to adults:
       
      Clearwater
      Dr. Martin Luther King Neighborhood Center
      1201 Douglas Ave., Clearwater, 33755
      Capacity: 50-60
      Note: this is a one-time only shelter location for Clearwater. Hours are 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
       
      St. Petersburg
      Northwest Presbyterian Church
      6330 54th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, 33706
      (727) 544-4551
      Capacity: 50
       
      Salvation Army
      1400 4th Street S., St. Petersburg, 33705
      Phone: (727) 822-4954
      Capacity: 25
      Hours are 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
       
      The Turning Point
      1810 5th Avenue N., St. Petersburg, 33713
      (727) 823-7811
      Capacity: 12
       
      Pinellas Park
      Boys and Girls Club of the Suncoast in Pinellas Park
      7790 61st Street N., Pinellas Park, 33781
      Phone (727) 547-5437
      Capacity: 50
       
      Tarpon Springs
      Boys and Girls Club of Tarpon Springs
      111 W Lime Street, Tarpon Springs, 34689
      Phone: (727) 937-6837
      Capacity: 30-35
       
      Families with Children
      Families with children will be placed in family shelters on cold nights, if space is available. Families should call 2-1-1, Tampa Bay Cares, Inc., for information about family shelters.
       
      Learning Empowered
      Learning Empowered was formerly known as United Methodist Cooperative Ministries/Suncoast, Inc. The organization is dedicated to using the inherent intelligence, passion and drive in its clients and supporters to change the world.
       
       
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      City of Gulfport Florida | 2401 53rd Street South, Gulfport, FL 33707
       
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    • Nov 16, 2020by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 27.9917,-82.699999

      Destroyed Marina Entrance Daybeacon G9, Safety Harbor FL, Old Tampa Bay


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      Safety Harbor Marina is in the northwest corner of Old Tampa Bay, north of St. Petersburg and the Howard Franklin Bridge. Our thanks to Larry Pritchett for this alert.

       

      Destroyed ATON G9 Safety Harbor Marina Channel
      Day mark G9 in the Safety Harbor Marina Channel was destroyed by Storm ETA. Piling is below the water at high tide.

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    • Oct 1, 2020by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 27.37,-82.61839999

      Relax at Longboat Key Club Moorings, GIWW Statute Mile 77.5, Sarasota Bay, FL


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      Dock at one of the most accommodating marinas, CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, Long Boat Key Club Moorings, and get off the boat for a few days to enjoy Longboat Key Club’s recently renovated rooms and resort special areas. It will renew your inner-most appreciation of Florida’s West Coast.

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    • Sep 30, 2020by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 27.5044,-82.55879999

      LNM: Daybeacon 24 Damaged, Manatee River, south of Tampa Bay


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      This non-ICW marker is on the north side of a maintained channel between two Cruisers Net sponsors.

       

      Manatee River Daybeacon 24  Structure damaged, temporary buoy onsite. Chart 11416  LNM 39/20

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    • Sep 2, 2020by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 26.4632,-81.96549999

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


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      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, 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 2020 Cruise to Pink Shell.

      August 2020 Pink Shell Cruise

      by Commodore Doug Rhees

      After several months of quarantine, and adhering to CDC guidelines, the Cape Coral Cruise Club finally put together a cruise with the help of the excellent marina staff at the Pink Shell Resort on Ft, Myers Beach. Dates selected were August 18th-21st. Social distancing and mask wearing protocols assured all attendees remained healthy.

      Nine boats ranging in size from 27 to 54 feet attended. A few non boating members joined the group and enjoyed the company of members at two evening dinners. Late afternoon docktail gatherings held on the lawn above the docks where adequate space was available for social distancing. Weather cooperated and made early morning beach walking a treat as, at this time of year, there are no crowds. The resort pools were not crowded as well, and every day provided sun time and an afternoon rain shower to cool things down. Several members enjoyed a memorable dinner at Mantanzas on the Bay the last evening.

      The Cape Coral Cruise Club has made adjustments to upcoming Club activities to help assure the safety of members. The Club owns a portion of a spoil Island east of the Franklin lock on the Caloosahatchee River and has decided to hold membership meetings there in conjunction with the Club’s monthly picnics. Cruise locations for the fall have had to be changed due to marinas modifying transient boater rules. However, lots of fun events are in the works for the following cruises: September 17 to 21 at Tween Waters, October 27 to 30 at South Seas Island Resort, and November 17 to 20 at Fisherman’s Village, Punta Gorda.

      The Cape Coral Cruise Club is open to new members who own a boat with overnight accommodations and reside in the Cape Coral / Ft. Myers area. For membership information please contact Terry Carlson at 239-770-6955. Read additional Club information on our website, https://ourgrouponline.org/CapeCoralCruiseClub

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      0500 – CCCC member boats at Pink Shell Marina.

      0523 – beautiful sunset at Pink Shell, Ft. Myers Beach

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    • Jul 29, 2020by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      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 South, Gulfport, FL 33707

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    • Jul 29, 2020by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      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 South, Gulfport, FL 33707

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    • Jun 30, 2020by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Shared Photo- Free Masks, Gulfport, FL

      Bravo Gulfport! What every city should be doing!

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    • Jun 30, 2020by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      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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    • Jun 24, 2020by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      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 South, Gulfport, 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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    • May 26, 2020by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 28.0326,-82.81929999

      Missing Sign, Caladesi Island State Park, Dunedin, FL


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      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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    • May 18, 2020by:   Larry Dorminy 1 Comment 26.929,-82.06339999

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


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      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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    • Apr 3, 2020by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 27.5115,-82.5589999

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


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      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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    • Apr 2, 2020by:   Larry Dorminy 1 Comment

      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
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      Comments from Cruisers (1)

      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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    • Apr 1, 2020by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 26.929,-82.06339999

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


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      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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    • Mar 24, 2020by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 26.929,-82.06339999

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


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      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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