No Oil And Good Scalloping, Steinhatchee Is Still Paradise

Steinhatchee Fishing Guide Captain Steve Kroll of Pepperfish Key Charters Steinhatchee Fishing Report.

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Hey Gulf Lovers, We Are All Fine Here In Steinhatchee

Sure we’re concerned about oil messing up our paradise. We are preparing for the worst and hoping and praying for the best.

Looking at the closure map, the closest oil is more than 150 miles away.

The Governor opened Scallop season 12 days early, Thanks to Pam Wessels (Chairman of our Chamber of Commerce Board), she wrote a letter to Gov. Christ and the Taylor County Board of Commissioners.

In the meantime, we’re fishing and scalloping. And booking more trips. My scallop calender is not where it should be for this time year. I know that many folks are taking a wait and see position, or planning vacations elsewhere. I certainly understand, but I would like to let everyone I speak to know that we’re here, and the water’s fine and the fish and scallops are fine too.

Ann, myself and family picked up 7 gals Sunday after Church and they shucked out a heavy 4 lbs of meat.

Speckled Trout and Redfish have been in their normal summertime patterns.

The Trout bite has been best deep, 6-12 feet.

Redfish bite has been best early, in the usual places, also on morning high tides when access is best and water is at it’s lowest of the day.

Thanks For Checking In, Pray For Our Coast If You Will.

God Bless and Good Fishing & Scalloping

Captain STEVE KROLL

This Steinhatchee Fishing Report is from Steinhatchee Fishing Guide Captain Steve Kroll

Steinhatchee Reds Make Everyone Smile

Dan & Mark With A Nice bag of Steinhatchee, Florida Scallops

Governor Announces Free Fishing Weekend

Governor Crist announces free fishing weekend in honor of Father’s Day

Even though you don’t need a license you do need to know the laws saltwater fishing regs.

Sorry, this is for salties and salty daddies only. Fresh people and fresh dads still need cash on the barrel head (to buy a license).

SJ

Gov. Crist has authorized FREE saltwater fishing this Memorial Day weekend

I’m e-mailing you today to announce that Gov. Charlie Crist has authorized FREE saltwater fishing this Memorial Day weekend. He wants Floridians and visitors to see firsthand that our beaches are clean and the fish are biting. It’s simple – residents and non-residents can recreationally saltwater fish on May 29, 30, and 31 without a saltwater fishing license. All other normal recreational saltwater fishing rules, seasons, bag and size limits apply.

I share the Governor’s concern about people canceling fishing trips due to misperceptions about the oil spill. In fact, oil from the spill remains far away from Florida’s coast and all state waters are open for fishing. As a fellow fishing license holder, I urge you to pack your gear and take someone fishing – because with clean water and free fishing, now is the perfect time to show friends and family that Florida really is the Fishing Capital of the World.

Sincerely,

Rodney Barreto

FWC Chairman

It’s Time To Pray

Dear Folks,

As a coastal community on the Gulf of Mexico, we can identify with what those who are facing the devastating effects of the oil spill off of the coast of Louisiana. And while we are uncertain as to whether or not we will be affected here, Governor Crist has declared a state of emergency for Dixie and Taylor counties.

It is time to pray. We are going to dedicate the major part of our Wednesday night service to praying about this situation. I hope you can come and pray with us.

FYI.

Below is a link to a great website that provides comprehensive information on the oil spill response effort in the Gulf now called Deepwater Horizon Response. It also contains important links and other general information on oil spill response.

http://gulfseagrant.tamu.edu/oilspill/index.htm

Also, for further information and daily updates, you can visit: http://www.floridadisaster.org/index.asp (click on the DEM homepage)

Blessings,

Aaron Turner

Fellowship Baptist Church

Start Getting Ready for the 2nd Annual Steinhatchee Fiddler Crab Festival

Press Release: 2nd Annual Steinhatchee Fiddler Crab Festival

The Steinhatchee River Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to host its 2nd Annual Steinhatchee Fiddler Crab Festival.

This Florida Festival will be held February 12th-14th, 2010 at the Steinhatchee Community Center which overlooks the beautiful Steinhatchee River.

 We had a very successful first year with an attendance of approximately 3500-4000 visitors and this year’s promises to be bigger and better.

The festival will be a two-day and a half day event.

We will “kick off” the Festival on Friday Night, February 12th with a live, free concert and jam session in the park.

Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th festivities will include: Craft and Food Vendor Booths, Fiddler Crab Races, Duck Derby, Parade, Swamp Water Challenge Cook -off, Kid’s Activities, Photo Contest, Eco River Boat Tours, Car/Boat Show, Kayak Redfish Fishing Tournament and a Fun Run.

 If you are interested in particiapting in this years’ festival or would like additional information, please contact Audrey Switalski, festival co-chair at 850-371-0966; Pam Wessels festival co-chair at 352-356-1086 of Patty Zurbrick festival co-chair at 352-356-7100 information@www.steinhatcheeriverchamber.org
 

Please mark your calendars and join us for a great, fun filled weekend of festivities.

Shells & Scales

A Community Fair

From Chamber President Pam Wessels of Anchor Trust Properties, inc.

Get Ready For The Fourth Of July!!

Click Here Or Just Look Below For Fourth of July Fireworks Info!!!

Steinhatchee and Jena Community

4th of July Celebration

Saturday July 4th- Steinhatchee Community Center

FOOD-GAMES-MUSIC & MORE

FUN BEGINS AT 5:00pm

5 pm – Flag Raising by American Legion

5:30 – Kids Water Balloon Catapult .50 to play

6-7 pm – Watermelon Seed Spitting $1 per slice

6 pm – Hole in One Game $5

7 pm – Play Offs for Hole in One (win a canoe)

7 pm – Twinkie Eating Contest $2

FIREWORKS AT 9:00pm

(Bridge Closes at 8:15 to traffic)

Sponsored by the
Steinhatchee River Chamber of Commerce

July 1st: July 4th Organizational Meeting

Organizational meeting for the 4th is Wed 8:30am at Comm Ctr.

We area still in need of help as well as the funds mentioned earlier. If we all put forth some effort this will turn out great!

From Chamber President Pam Wessels of Anchor Trust Properties, inc.

Golf Cart Ordinance for Steinhatchee

Good morning.

Attached you will find the proposed Golf Cart ordinance for Steinhatchee. All of the streets where carts will be permitted are listed individually. I have mentioned to the county admin a few that need to be added as well as 10th St from the bridge to 1st Ave S needing to be removed for satefy sake.

The ordinance can be approved with changes noted at the public hearing incorporated into it. If you have interest in running golf cart please be sure to attend and voice your opinion.

This will be your last opportunity. If you cannot attend and want your voice heard you can email the county admin office at jack.brown@taylorcountygov.com.