Florida DEP permit activity for Gulf and Wakulla Counties

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF Environmental Protection Bob Martinez Center 2600 Blair Stone Road Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400

Ron DeSantis Governor Jeanette Nuñez Lt. Governor Shawn Hamilton Interim Secretary

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Permitting Application Subscription Service Subscriber email address: manager@oysterradio.com   Profile Name: Oyster Radio Permit: Water - Mitigation Bank Permit Project Name: CREDIT DEBIT Location Id: 295847 Location Name: ST. MARKS RIVER MITIGATION BANK County: Wakulla Application Number: 295847-026 For further information, please contact the Tallahassee Headquarters permitting office in Tallahassee at (850) 245-8489 Permit: Water - ERP Exemption Permit Project Name: LOT 3 EAST BAY DRIVE [DOCK] Location Id: 407732 Location Name: LOT 3 EAST BAY DRIVE [DOCK] County: Gulf Application Number: 407732-001 For further information, please contact the Northwest District permitting office in Pensacola at (850) 595-8300 Permit: Stormwater - Large Construction (>= 5 AC) Project Name: STATE ROAD 22 AT WETAPPO CREEK Location Id: FLR10UN38 Location Name: State Road 22 at Wetappo Creek County: Gulf Application Number: FLR10UN38-001 For further information, please contact the Tallahassee Npdes Stormwater permitting office in Tallahassee at (850) 245-7522

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DRUGS AND MONEY SEIZED DURING SEARCH WARRANT IN GULF COUNTY

Gulf County Sheriff Mike Harrison announces the arrest of Aaron Dakota Beatty (35) and Lazaylahn Betty Sue Granier (20). Gulf County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) Narcotics Investigators developed probable cause and obtained a residential search warrant for the home of Beatty and Granier in the 100 block of Armstrong Road in Wewahitchka.

Investigators had cause to believe that drugs were being sold at the residence.

On July 29, GCSO Investigators and members of the North Star Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force executed the search warrant. During the search, investigators located approximately 95 grams of cocaine and 17 pounds of marijuana. The search also yielded over 400 THC pens containing 91% THC, nearly 2,000 grams of THC extract and 203 pieces of edible marijuana candies.

The total street value of the illegal drugs is estimated at nearly $86,500. Several items of drug paraphernalia were located that included digital scales, pipes, and bongs. Investigators also seized $24,400 in cash.

Beatty and Granier were arrested and charged with Trafficking Cocaine, Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Sell, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Operating a Nuisance House. Both were transported to the Gulf County Detention Facility.

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Tomorrow! Carrabelle High School Alum Reception

Carrabelle High School Alum Reception You are invited!! Tomorrow  Saturday, July 31 2:00 - 4:00 pm at Carrabelle History Museum Tomorrow!!  Saturday, July 31, 2 - 4 pm at Carrabelle History Museum. All Carrabelle High Alums, former staff and friends are welcome to drop by for a fun afternoon of sharing stories and recounting tall tales and fond memories of Carrabelle High School. We will have light refreshments and an afternoon of fun fellowship. Come see the newly restored, original CHS school bell and the expanded Carrabelle High School exhibit featuring trophies, uniforms, yearbooks and tons of memorabilia! Browse the newly expanded Carrabelle High School Exhibit   The Carrabelle History Museum invites you to a celebration for their special exhibit, “Remembering Carrabelle High School”. The opening of this special exhibit was postponed from its original date last year due to COVID restrictions.  The Carrabelle High School exhibit highlights high school sports trophies across the decades, starting from the 1930s, including football and girls’ basketball. Vintage cheerleader outfits, letter sweaters, stadium cushions, band jackets and cafeteria trays show the transition from Carrabelle Mullets to Green Devils and finally the Panthers. High school yearbooks, school team and activity photos, and school portraits are featured as well. Carrabelle History Museum is located at 106 SE Avenue B, in historic downtown Carrabelle, FL. The museum and the exhibit are open Wednesday from 12-5 pm, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 am-5 pm and Sunday from 12-5 pm. There is no charge for admission but donations are warmly welcomed. For more information, contact the museum at 850-697-2141 or carrabellehistorymuseum@gmail.com. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.    Volunteers are needed! In order to continue offering wonderful events to our community, we need your help! Even just a few hours would make a huge difference.  There is no admission fee for these events. Your support is vital for us to continue to offer great cultural programs. Donations may be made securely by credit card or PayPal by clicking here: Donate Online. Join or Renew your Annual Membership to the Carrabelle Historical Society and support these wonderful programs. $15 individuals, $20 families or $35 organizations /businesses.  Members are also Friends of the Carrabelle History Museum. Memberships may be paid online here by credit card or PayPal  - Donate Online.

Copyright © 2021 Carrabelle History Museum, All rights reserved. Our address is: Carrabelle History Museum 106 SE Avenue B Carrabelle, FL 32322-1800

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The Real Florida℠ Connection – July

A MESSAGE FROM OUR DIRECTOR The other day I was at Anastasia State Park, a favorite destination for residents and visitors to St. Augustine. Its beaches are a wonderful place to enjoy the Atlantic Ocean and see native wildlife. The rangers there were busy with their end-of-day responsibilities, and as they went through their tasks, they conveyed a special spirit and approach to their work – we call it, “Ranger First!”  Ranger First means always being committed to maintaining the park while providing excellent and safe experiences for visitors. Who could imagine that cleaning up a park at the end of a day could look like such fun? July 31 is World Ranger Day, which encourages us to take a moment and think about  and public lands' rangers that working to protect wildlife and natural landscapes. Additionally with the support of our rangers, we enjoy a special relationship with local park programs. Every year we applaud both the Florida and National Recreation and Park Associations during July, which is Recreation and Parks Month. Floridians are fortunate that so many local park programs provide such a wide range of outdoor experiences. From springs to beaches, ballfields and pools to bike paths, local parks give families that special shared experience of outdoor fun and education.   Florida’s many recreation and park programs work together at the state, federal and local level to provide great park experiences. I hope you and your family takes the time to enjoy the many parks throughout our beautiful state and honor those who dedicate their work to making that possible. Best, Eric Draper

FEATURED STORIES  CELEBRATE WORLD (JUNIOR) RANGER DAY! Florida State Parks' Junior Ranger is a program for young people to learn, serve and share Florida’s natural and cultural resources. 5 GREAT STATE PARKS FOR A PICNIC Sometimes there’s no better way to enjoy the outdoors than to set out a blanket and have a relaxing picnic with friends and family. NATIONAL REC AND PARKS MONTH July is National Park and Recreation Month and National Picnic Month, which encourage you to visit a park for recreation and a picnic.   MAKING AN OVERNIGHT RESERVATION This video shows you step-by-step how to reserve a campsite or cabin on our new reservation website for a perfect getaway in ... the Real Florida.   SPOTLIGHT Explore Upcoming Events At A Florida State Park Near You!  Looking for something different to do this summer? From ranger-led hikes and fishing clinics, to movie nights with s’mores, Florida's state parks offers events for visitors of all interests and ages. Not only are there fun events where you can learn a new skill or participate in a new activity, there are plenty of engaging educational events that can teach you more about historical and cultural resources that make our parks so unique. Events happening all over the state can be found on our website. You can even search for events by date, theme, type and location. Come and check out an event happening in a park near you!

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Recreational fishing for gray triggerfish will reopen in Gulf state and federal waters beginning this Sunday, August the 1st.

Recreational fishing for gray triggerfish will reopen in Gulf state and federal waters beginning this Sunday, August the 1^st.

The gray triggerfish season will remain open through December 31st.

For greater amberjack in the Gulf, the minimum size limit is 15 inches fork length and the daily bag limit is one fish per person.

If you plan to fish for grey triggerfish in state or federal waters from a private recreational vessel, you must sign up as a State Reef Fish Angler prior to your fishing trip.

This includes anglers over 65 years of age.

You can sign up today at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com.

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Recreational fishing for greater amberjack will reopen in Gulf state and federal waters beginning this Sunday, August the 1st.

Recreational fishing for greater amberjack will reopen in Gulf state and federal waters beginning this Sunday, August the 1st.

The species has been off-limits to recreational fishermen since June the 1st.

The greater amberjack season will remain open through October 31st.

For greater amberjack in the Gulf, the minimum size limit is 34 inches fork length and the daily bag limit is one fish per person.

If you plan to fish for greater amberjack in state or federal waters from a private recreational vessel, you must sign up as a State Reef Fish Angler prior to your fishing trip.

This includes anglers over 65 years of age.

You can sign up today at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com.  

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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Fish and Wildlife Research Institute July Updates

2021 Red Tide Response and Monitoring FWRI and FWC staff continue to sample, process, and monitor the current red tide bloom affecting Tampa Bay and southwest Florida. Since December 2020, our red tide program has processed over 7,450 red tide samples that were collected as part of our statewide monitoring network, which includes more than 60 partners and 290 Citizen volunteers. Visual observations and sampling is being done by staff from air, land, and sea. The image above shows a FWRI researcher using a device called a CDT to measure parameters such as water temperature, dissolved oxygen, and other factors. View our Flickr album for more red tide response content, including aerial survey photos. Continue to check back on our Red Tide Daily Sample Map for accurate red tide monitoring information.  Big Cypress Subpopulation of Black Bears Did you know Florida is home to the southernmost bear population in the United States? FWC researchers began studying the Big Cypress subpopulation this summer to estimate survival, reproduction, and annual growth rate. All research bears receive unique combinations of colored ear tags which allow researchers to identify individual bears by sight. Female bears are fitted with a tracking collar to record bear movements. Learn more about Florida bears and FWC bear research on our updated webpage.  Harmful Algal Bloom Task Force Meeting The quarterly Harmful Algal Bloom Task Force Meeting was held July 14th at the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute in St. Petersburg, and was streamed live on YouTube. The Task Force plays an important role in determining strategies to research, monitor, control, and mitigate red tide blooms in Florida. Leading scientists, county, city, and community leaders, and other experts make up the members of the Task Force.  Bay Scallop Rodeo and Restoration Join FWC biologists at our upcoming Scallop Rodeos and help with bay scallop restoration! Participants may collect up to 200 scallops for FWC biologists to place in restoration cages. The goal of the restoration cages is to protect the scallops from predators and provide a successful spawning event due to their proximity with other scallops. Sign up for the St. Joseph Bay Rodeo set for July 31st, or the St. Andrew's Bay Rodeo set for August 14th.   New on MyFWC.com/Research We hope you enjoy these articles that have been recently added/updated on our website: 2021 Manatee Mortalities Red Tide Manatee Mortalities   Annual Rescue Summaries, Manatees Northeast Florida Blue Crab Fisheries Independent Monitoring New Publications Harmful Algal Bloom Task Force Meeting Information How To Report a Fish Kill Black Bear Research  Internship Opportunities Our Mission Through effective research and technical knowledge, we provide timely information and guidance to protect, conserve, and manage Florida's fish and wildlife resources.

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