St. Marys, Georgia originally began as a town established by the British in 1787. After St. Augustine, Florida, St. Marys is the second-oldest continually inhabited city in the U.S. It is home to St Marys Intracoastal Gateway Marina, a Cruisers Net sponsor. More information on this event can be found at https://visitstmarys.com/independence-day-festival-1.
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Kanberra, a Salty Southeast Cruisers Net sponsor, has an Early Mother’s Day Sale | 15% OFF!
Enter code “MOMLOVE15” at checkout to receive 15% off your purchase of all products. This code is not combinable with other offers, not valid on previous purchases or gift cards. The offer expires on Sunday, May 11, at 11:59 pm AEST/AEDT. Kanberra may extend, modify, or discontinue this promotion without notice.
Stephanie on Love & Luck provides this update on the Onslow bridge opening as of May 7, 2025
Just passed onslow going north. The bridge opens on demand between 12pm/1pm May 7th @ 12.30pm
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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.
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Notice to Navigation: 2025-016 Okeechobee Waterway Low Water Levels
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT
LOCAL NUMBER: 2025-16
WATERWAY: OKEECHOBEE WATERWAY
EFFECTIVE: 7 May 2025
ATTN: CESAJ-OD-SN
PO Box 4970
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32232-0019
POC: Kriss Zeller, Chief of Navigation (772) 380-6928
www.saj.usace.army.mil/NTN
REFERENCE:
a. 33 CFR Navigation and Navigable Waters
1. Notice to Navigation
Attention all concerned boaters! Low water levels along the Okeechobee Waterway have created navigation depths that are below typical minimums. As a reminder, please stay in the navigation channels! Below normal levels make staying in channel imperative. This includes the St. Lucie Canal and Caloosahatchee River. Deeper draft vessels should consider alternate routes.
For the current Lake Okeechobee water levels, please see: https://w3.saj.usace.army.mil/h2o/currentLL.shtml
2. For up-to-date Lock information, contact the shift operator 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at:
St Lucie Lock & Dam 772-287-2665 or 863-662-9148
Port Mayaca Lock & Dam 561-924-2858 or 863-662-9424
Julian Keen, Jr. Lock & Dam 863-946-0414 or 863-662-9533
Ortona Lock & Dam 863-675-0616 or 863- 662-9846
W.P. Franklin Lock & Dam 239-694-5451 or 863-662-9908
Canaveral Lock 321-783-5421 or 863-662-0298 (6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
Thank you! Jeff
Jeffrey D Prater
Public Affairs Specialist
Corporate Communications Office
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District
South Florida Office
4400 PGA Blvd.
Suite 501
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Cell: 561-801-5734
jeffrey.d.prater@usace.army.mil
Twitter @JaxStrong
Jacksonville District Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/JacksonvilleDistrict
This week’s lowest current marina fuel prices as of May 07
Diesel Range: $2.84 to $4.80 Lowest @ Port Consolidated in (Eastern Florida)
Gas Range: $3.64 to $5.09 Lowest @ Centerville Waterway Marina in (Virginia to North Carolina)
Remember to always call the marina to verify the current price since prices may change at any time. Also please let us know if you find a marina’s fuel price has changed via the Submit News link.
All Regions (Price Range $2.84 to $5.60)
Virginia to North Carolina (Price Range $3.31 to $4.95)
North Carolina (Price Range $2.98 to $5.60)
South Carolina (Price Range $2.96 to $4.97)
Georgia (Price Range $2.99 to $5.30)
Eastern Florida (Price Range $2.84 to $4.80)
St Johns River (Price Range $3.70 to $3.90)
Florida Keys (Price Range $3.79 to $5.49)
Western Florida (Price Range $3.21 to $5.65)
Okeechobee (Price Range $3.55 to $3.99)
Northern Gulf (Price Range $3.49 to $4.32)
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Salty Southeast Cruisers Net Sponsor Charleston County Cooper River Marina has provided this helpful information for your visit to Charleston this Spring and Summer.
Public Contact: 843-795-4386 / www.charlestoncountyparks.com
Media Contact: Sarah Reynolds / (843) 762-8089 / sarah.reynolds@ccprc.com
Read this online: www.ccprc.com/newsreleases
[JAMES ISLAND] –Charleston County Parks kicks off the 2025 Reggae Nights Concert Summer Series at James Island County Park on Friday, May 30! The first concert this year will feature the Atlanta-based Black Lion Reggae Band.
The Reggae Nights Summer Concert Series at James Island County Park features traditional old-school roots reggae with a new-school attitude in a beautiful outdoor setting. Gates open for the event at 7:30 p.m. and music begins at 8 p.m. Event gates will close to incoming traffic at 10:30 p.m. and music will end at 11 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs for seating in the park meadow.
The 2025 Reggae Nights Summer Concert Series lineup is:
The Reggae Nights Summer Concert Series is open to all ages. A variety of food options from local food trucks and vendors, as well as beverages (beer, wine and Pepsi products) are available for purchase on site. Crafters and vendors will also be on site with souvenirs and gifts available for purchase.
Advance tickets are $20 per vehicle (up to 15 people) and available at CharlestonCountyParks.com (direct link). Tickets purchased at the event will be $30 per vehicle (up to 15 people). Gold Pass holders will be admitted free when presenting their pass at the gate, if space is available.
The Reggae Nights Summer Concert Series takes place in the park meadow, and guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs, blankets, etc. Concerts will take place rain or shine. No outside alcohol or coolers are permitted into the event. Dogs are welcome, but must remain leashed at all times.
James Island County Park is located at 871 Riverland Drive. For more information on the Reggae Nights Summer Concert Series, visit CharlestonCountyParks.com (direct link) or call (843) 795-4386. The Reggae Nights Summer Concert Series is brought to you by your Charleston County Parks.
The mission of the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) is to improve the quality of life in Charleston County by offering a diverse system of park facilities, programs and services. The large park system features over 11,000 acres of property and includes six regional parks, a skate park, three beach parks, four seasonally-lifeguarded beach areas, three dog parks, two landmark fishing piers, three waterparks, 19 boat landings, a climbing wall, a challenge course, an interpretive center, a historic plantation site, an equestrian center, cottages, a campground, a marina, as well as wedding, meeting and event facilities. The park system also offers a wide variety of recreational services – festivals, camps, classes, programs, and more. For more information on CCPRC, call 843-795-4386 or visit CharlestonCountyParks.com.
High Resolution photos available upon request
Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission / 861 Riverland Drive / Charleston, SC 29412 / (843) 795-4386
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