Lee County Commission Chairman Ray Judah laid out for a business group Thursday morning precisely when and under what circumstances he would support drilling off Florida beaches in the Gulf of Mexico. “When hell freezes over,” he said.
The report recommends that a proposed new Interstate 75 interchange at either Everglades Boulevard or two miles east, between the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge and Desoto Boulevard, “receive no further consideration” because of its impact to panther habitat.
In late October and early November, the waters in the Gulf of Mexico clear up with visibility in some areas up to 80 feet. That makes for great scuba diving and spearfishing. Most folks know about the stellar conditions in the Florida Keys and on the state’s Atlantic Coast, but the Gulf of Mexico has its [...]
Offshore racing action heats up again next month when Super Boat International holds its world championships in Key West, which has been called the performance boating capital of the world. This event, scheduled for Nov. 8-15, consistently draws record crowds. …
Florida has dozens of different native gamefish, but the state also has its share of exotic species that make for great sport. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, there are 34 different species of freshwater fish currently reproducing in state waters. One of the most frequently caught is the common carp. …
