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    • All Western Florida Cruising News

      PLEASE CAREFULLY READ OUR DISCLAIMER!

      Below, you will discover our COMPLETE listing of Western Florida cruising news/postings from fellow cruisers, arranged in chronological order, based on publication date. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO NARROW YOUR SELECTION of WF cruising news to those messages which pertain to a specific geographic sub-region, locate the RED, vertically stacked menu, on the right side of this, and all Cruisers’ Net pages. Click on “Western Florida.” A drop down menu will appear, with a blue background, Now, click on “WF Regional Cruising News.” A sub-drop-down menu will now appear, listing 13 Western Florida geographic sub-regions. Select your waters of interest, and after clicking on your choice, a list of messages will appear, confined to the sub-region you have picked!

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    • Western Florida Anchorage Directory

      PLEASE CAREFULLY READ OUR DISCLAIMER!

      Below, you will discover our COMPLETE listing of Western Florida anchorages, arranged in a rough, south to north, geographic format. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO NARROW YOUR SELECTION of WF Anchorages to those in a specific geographic sub-region, locate the RED, vertically stacked menu, on the right side of this, and all Cruisers’ Net pages. Click on “Western Florida.” A drop down menu will appear, with a blue background, Now, click on “WF Anchorages.” A sub-drop-down menu will now appear. The first selection is “All Western Florida Anchorages,” which is where you are now. Below this selection, however, you will find listed 12 Western Florida geographic sub-regions. Select your waters of interest, and after clicking on your choice, a list of WF anchorages will appear, confined to the sub-region you have picked!

    • LNM: Off OWW MM:145.9, Matanzas Pass Channel Daybeacon 3 Destroyed


      SAFETY/FORT MYERS TO CHARLOTTE HARBOR AND WIGGINS PASS/ATON/SEC SSP BNM 0315-25


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      MATANZAS PASS CHANNEL DBN 3 (LLNR 18090) IS RPTD DESTROYED WITH NO WRECKAGE ON SCENE. ALL MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION.
      CANCEL AT//222359Z AUG 25//

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      0: llnr: 18090 District: 07 lat/lon: 26.463615,-81.97162 Desc: Matanzas Pass Channel Daybeacon 3

      WW: blat (26.52940) , blon (-81.97776) , bWWid (37) , bMM (145.9) , bDOffWW (4.6) , bAbbrev (OWW) , bWWName (Okeechobee.gpx)

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    • Marina Jacks BOGO August Special, Sarasota, FL, GICW Statute Mile 73


      Marina Jacks and Sarasota are a favorite stop of ours when cruising Florida’s Gulf Coast. It has top notch facilities and staff along with a great town to visit. We particarily enjoy the Sarasota Farmers Market which is hosted every Saturday from 7 am – 1pm.

      Take advantage of their special August BOGO offer if you’re in the area.

      BOOK YOUR SLIP HERE!
      * BOGO nights must be used consecutively; the free night will always be the second recurring night. Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Offer is valid 8/1/2025 and expires on 8/26/25. Offer only applies to new August bookings. Due to hurricane reconstruction, amenities in selected slips including in-slip water and in-slip pump-out are not available. 
      Marina Jack

      2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota, FL 34236

      941-955-9488 ext. 1 | marinajacks.com

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Western Florida Marina Directory Listing For Marina Operations/Marina Jacks

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Marina Operations/Marina Jacks

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    • LNM: Off WW, Hillsborough Cut C Channel Outbound Range Front Light Extinguished


      SAFETY/TAMPA BAY/ATON/SEC SSP BNM 0313-25


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      HILLSBOROUGH CUT C CH OUTBOUND RANGE FRONT LIGHT (LLNR 23185) IS RPTD EXTINGUISHED DURING THE DAY. ALL MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION.
      CANCEL AT//172359Z AUG 25//

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      0: llnr: 23185 District: 07 lat/lon: 27.809359,-82.448473 Desc: Hillsborough Cut C Channel Outbound Range Front Light

      WW: blat (26.52728) , blon (-81.99718) , bWWid (37) , bMM (147.1) , bDOffWW (92.8) , bAbbrev (OWW) , bWWName (Okeechobee.gpx)

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    • LNM: Off GIWW, Sea Pines Channel Daybeacon 3 Destroyed


      SAFETY/ANCLOTE KEYS TO CRYSTAL RIVER/ATON/SEC SSP BNM 0312-25


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      SEA PINES CHANNEL DBN 3 (LLNR 27150) IS RPTD DESTROYED WITH WRECKAGE. ALL MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION.
      CANCEL AT//162359Z AUG 25//

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      0: llnr: 27150 District: 07 lat/lon: 28.386447,-82.743047 Desc: Sea Pines Channel Daybeacon 3

      WW: blat (27.83427) , blon (-82.83211) , bWWid (48) , bMM (125.8) , bDOffWW (38.5) , bAbbrev (GIWW) , bWWName (Western Florida.gpx)

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    • Fishermen’s Village August 2025 Calendars, 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.

      Fishermen’s Village August Calendars of Entertainment/Events

      August 2025 Sunset Beach Club Calendar  August 2025 Fisherman’s Village Calendar

       

      Kathy Burnam
      Special Events & Community Relations

      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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    • LNM: Off WW, Panacea Channel Daybeacon 4 Destroyed


      UPDATE/FL – APALACHEE BAY – PANACEA CHANNEL/ATON/SEC MOB BNM 0345-25 UPDATE-2


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      1. PANACEA CHANNEL DAYBEACON 4 (LLNR 2170) AID IS DESTROYED WITH TEMPORARY LIGHTED BUOY SET ON STATION. MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION.
      CANCEL AT//130600Z AUG 25//

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      0: llnr: 2170 District: 08 lat/lon: 30.004564,-84.33611 Desc: Panacea Channel Daybeacon 4

      WW: blat (35.48711) , blon (-76.58753) , bWWid (5) , bMM (138.2) , bDOffWW (588.0) , bAbbrev (AIWW) , bWWName (Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.gpx)

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    • LNM: Off WW, Panacea Channel Daybeacon 4 Destroyed


      UPDATE/FL – APALACHEE BAY – PANACEA CHANNEL/ATON/SEC MOB BNM 0345-25 UPDATE-1


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      FL – APALACHEE BAY – PANACEA CHANNEL
      1. PANACEA CHANNEL DAYBEACON 4 (LLNR 2170) AID REPORTED DESTROYED WITH WRECKAGE ON SCENE. UNIT SET TLB WITH CARMANA 850 RED QR, LEFT WATCHING. ALL MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION.
      CANCEL AT//120600Z AUG 25//

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      0: llnr: 2170 District: 08 lat/lon: 30.004564,-84.33611 Desc: Panacea Channel Daybeacon 4

      WW: blat (35.48711) , blon (-76.58753) , bWWid (5) , bMM (138.2) , bDOffWW (588.0) , bAbbrev (AIWW) , bWWName (Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.gpx)

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    • LNM: Off WW, Chassahowitzka Daybeacon 23 Missing


      SAFETY/ANCLOTE KEYS TO CRYSTAL RIVER/ATON/SEC SSP BNM 0306-25


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      CHASSAHOWITZKA BAY DBN 23 (LLNR 28330) IS RPTD MISSING. ALL MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO TRANSIT THE ARE WITH CAUTION.
      CANCEL AT//102359Z AUG 25//

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      0: llnr: 28330 District: 07 lat/lon: 28.665266,-82.697601 Desc: Chassahowitzka Daybeacon 23WW: blat (27.83420) , blon (-82.83164) , bWWid (48) , bMM (125.8) , bDOffWW (58.0) , bAbbrev (GIWW) , bWWName (Western Florida.gpx)

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    • LNM: Off WW, Chassahowitzka Daybeacon 22 Missing


      SAFETY/ANCLOTE KEYS TO CRYSTAL RIVER/ATON/SEC SSP BNM 0305-25


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      CHASSAOWITZKA BAY DBN 22 (LLNR 28325) IS RPTD MISSING. ALL MARINERS ARE ADVISED TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION.
      CANCEL AT//102359Z AUG 25//

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      0: llnr: 28325 District: 07 lat/lon: 28.665266,-82.697601 Desc: Chassahowitzka Daybeacon 22

      WW: blat (27.83420) , blon (-82.83164) , bWWid (48) , bMM (125.8) , bDOffWW (58.0) , bAbbrev (GIWW) , bWWName (Western Florida.gpx)

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    • LNM: Off WW, Chassahowitzka Daybeacon 21 Missing


      SAFETY/ANCLOTE KEYS TO CRYSTAL RIVER/ATON/SEC SSP BNM 0304-25


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      CHASSAHOWITZKA BAY DBN 21 (LLNR 28320) IS RPTD MISSING. ALL MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION.
      CANCEL AT//102359Z AUG 25//

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      0: llnr: 28320 District: 07 lat/lon: 28.665266,-82.697601 Desc: Chassahowitzka Daybeacon 21

      WW: blat (27.83420) , blon (-82.83164) , bWWid (48) , bMM (125.8) , bDOffWW (58.0) , bAbbrev (GIWW) , bWWName (Western Florida.gpx)

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    • LNM: Off WW, Hillsborough Cut D Channel Outbound Range Front Light Destroyed


      UPDATE/TAMPA AY/ATON/SEC SSP BNM 0302-25 UPDATE-1


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      HILLSBOROUGH CUT D CHANNEL OUTBOUND RANGE FRONT LIGHT (LLNR 23500) IS DESTROYED WITH WRECKAGE ON SCENE. ALL MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO XSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION
      CANCEL AT//092359Z AUG 25//

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    • LNM: Off WW, Panacea Channel Daybeacon 4 Destroyed


      SAFETY/FL – APALACHEE BAY – PANACEA CHANNEL/ATON/SEC MOB BNM 0345-25


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      1. PANACEA CHANNEL DAYBEACON 4 (LLNR 2170) AID IS REPORTED DESTROYED WITH WRECKAGE ON SCENE. MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION.

      CANCEL AT//090600Z AUG 25//

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