There will be a sea turtle release on St. George Island on Tuesday morning

There will be a sea turtle release on St. George Island on Tuesday morning.

The Florida Panhandle Marine Institute, which was formerly Gulf World Marine Institute, is releasing “Indy,” a juvenile green sea turtle and “Kite,” a subadult loggerhead sea turtle back into the gulf on Tuesday, November 25th at 11:00am.

The release will be held at the St. George Island State Park at the first large.

Kite is a subadult loggerhead sea turtle that has been in rehab at Panhandle Marine Institute three times.

Most recently on September 8th, when he was accidentally hooked by a fisherman at Russell-Fields Fishing Pier in Panama City Beach.

Kite was found to have fishing line wrapped around the right front flipper as well as multiple internal and external hooks which were removed by veterinary staff.

Indy was brought to the Panhandle Marine Institute in January with signs of trauma including exposed bone on the carapace and dying tissue from the cold temperatures on the tips of flippers, which is common in cold stunned turtles.

The turtles have been medically cleared by veterinary staff and have been cleared for release by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

The public is invited to attend this event.

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Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Tom Morgan to the Northwest Florida Water Management District

Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Tom Morgan to the Northwest Florida Water Management District.

Tom is the Owner and Operator of Apalach Outfitters.

Previously, he served as the President of Residential Development for The St. Joe Company.

His appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.

The Northwest Florida Water Management District is a 9-member board which oversees water issues across North Florida from the St. Marks River Basin in Jefferson County to the Perdido River in Escambia County.

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Red tide continues to be found in water samples taken from Gulf and Franklin Counties

Red tide continues to be found in water samples taken from Gulf and Franklin Counties.

Red Tide was found in High concentrations in 1 water sample taken from Eagle Harbor in Gulf County, as well as in medium concentrations in 10 water samples taken from in and around the St. Joe Bay from November 13th through the 18th.

It was also found in Gulf County in low concentrations in three water samples, very low concentrations in two water samples, and at background levels in two more water samples.

Fish kills attributed to Red Tide were reported in Gulf County to the state’s fish kill hotline.

Red tide was also found in low Concentrations in water samples taken South of St. Vincent Island and in low concentrations south of 13-mile road on the western end of Franklin County

The Franklin County water samples were taken on November 17th.
On November 20th, the Florida Department of Agriculture issued a harmful algal bloom closure of the Approved Winter West Shellfish Lease Harvest Area in the Apalachicola Bay because of red tide.

Red Tide is an organism that in large enough concentrations releases a neurotoxin that can kill fish and even affect humans.

Red tide can cause skin irritation, rashes, and eye discomfort in humans.

People with respiratory conditions should use extra caution and avoid affected areas.

Do not harvest or eat shellfish, or distressed or dead fish from the area.

If exposed to red tide, wash your skin, clothing, and pets with soap and fresh water as soon as possible.

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The Franklin County Humane Society, along with the Gulf County Humane Society and the Wakulla Animal Group will hold a tri-county pet wellness day tomorrow at the Franklin County animal shelter on Highway 65

The Franklin County Humane Society, along with the Gulf County Humane Society and the Wakulla Animal Group will hold a tri-county pet wellness day tomorrow at the Franklin County animal shelter on Highway 65.

The groups will provide a number of services for dogs and cats.
There will be free rabies vaccinations for dogs and cats – donated by the Tucker Foundation.

There will also be DAPPV shots for dogs.

The DAPPV vaccine is a combination vaccine that protects dogs against Distemper, Hepatitis and respiratory disease, Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus.

There will also be free microchips for dogs.

You can also get spy and neuter vouchers for dogs and cats.
The event will run from 10 till 2.

Remember, dogs must be on a leash, and cats must be in a carrier.

The Humane society said that the county will also close the nearby gun range during the event to make sure the animals are as comfortable as possible.

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Things to do in Gulf County and beyond!

The jewel of the panhandle with a laid-back vibe. Pool tables, dart boards and plenty of tasty cocktails. With the second-best karaoke bar in the state of Florida. If you can't stay for a drink, we have a package store. 8066 W Hwy 98, Port Saint Joe, FL

Joe Whitmer President/CEO   Gulf County Chamber of Commerce 321B Reid Ave Port St Joe, FL gulfchamber.org 850-227-1223 Office

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