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Non-Native Iguanas Have Been Spotted in Everglades City
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WHAT IS TAX-FREE? Clothing, footwear, and certain accessories selling for $60 or less per item Certain school supplies selling for $15 or less per item. Included items: pens, pencils, erasers, crayons, notebooks, notebook filler paper, legal pads, binders, lunch boxes, construction paper, markers, folders, poster board, composition books, poster paper, scissors, cellophane tape, glue, paste, rulers, computer disks, protractors, compasses, and calculators Miscellaneous items that are NOT included: printer paper, white-out type products, masking tape The first $1,000 of the sales price of personal computers or personal computer -related accessories purchased for noncommercial home or personal use. For the complete list go to: https://visitevergladescity.com/tax-free/ RAPPER TABLE OF CONTENTS Calendar
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Poetry Street/ Tide Table
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Living Gulf Coast
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Tax Guy
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Capt. Merritt
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Manatees
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Business News
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Covid19
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Crossword/ Recipe Classifieds/ Biz Info
FEATURE: FISHING REPORT, P. 4
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These Non-Native Reptiles Arrive Here in Multiple Ways By Kathy Brock Last week Ken Dampier told me he spotted a large greyish iguana in his back yard. When he summoned his son Trenton to come and see it with him, it took off towards a neighbor’s house. This is the second person who has mentioned the large reptiles to me. When we sold our home in Hollywood (where I was born and raised), we had over 20 of the reptiles living on our property. The greyish iguanas are Mexican Spiny Tailed Iguanas. The large green with yellow markings iguanas are called green iguanas. Both are considered invasive species. On the east coast, Mexican Spiny Tails are known to eat herbs, vegetables, fruits, and flowering plants. The ones on property primarily munched on fruit that dropped from our fruiting trees and hibiscus flowers. Here, they will not find as much fruit...and would seek out and locate flowering plants, herbs and grasses. How do they get here? Many hitch a ride in plants, boats and cars they occasionally climb into to hide. The Mexican Spiny Tails prefer a burrow and they dig! We had large dens dug under our foundation and around any cement slabs where they spent the majority of the day venturing out only to sun or to eat. One of the easiest ways to bring one in accidentally is in a potted plant. Be aware that these reptiles mate in the late winter and lay their eggs in the soil. Many will lay the eggs in the soil of potted plants. In spring the little ones emerge green and yellow. In the beginning, they eat bugs, worms and other types of protein. As they grow, they become primarily vegetarian. They are not aggressive to humans, however they will defend themselves if cornered. Typically they will try to run away to avoid any confrontation. Iguanas are prolific. If a mating pair got together here it would only take a few years for the entire island to be inundated with them. Iguanas are currently on Marco Island and in Naples. The east coast has so many that you see them everyday along the roadside, on canal banks and in yards. The Mexican Spiny Tailed iguana is not a water lover but they can swim. The green iguana loves the water (fresh) and is found in almost any location with a pond or along the canals. The good news is that they do not eat our native reptile species...the bad news is they will eat your plants and flowers and once they find something they like, they will eat until it is gone. Photos by Kathy Brock: Top: Male Green Iguana, Bottom: Female Mexican Spiny Tailed Iguana
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September 7: Labor Day
September 26: Blessing of the Fleet AREA INFORMATION & NUMBERS:
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AA: Wed., closed until further notice CARNESTOWN Recycle & Trash: 2nd Sat. of month, 9a-12p, 12:30p-3:30 DR DEMARTINO: Seeing patients in Marco, call: (239) 642-5552 DR MARTIN: Call for appointment: (813)-787-9738 LIONS CLUB: Closed for summer MUSEUM: Open Tuesday-Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm, 239-252-5026 PANCAKE FLY-IN: Closed for summer REACH OUT: closed until further notice SKATING RINK: Closed until further notice SMALLWOOD STORE: Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon 11 am to 5 pm, 239-695-2989 THRIFT SHOP: Closed until further notice VETERANS SUPPORT: closed until further notice VISITOR CENTER: (239)-232-4037 Closed until further notice
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Living Gulf Coast by Charles Sobczak-The Red Fox
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Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) Other names: silver fox, cross fox / Status: FL = expanding its range, IUCN = LC / Length: not including the tail, 19-35 in. (49-90 cm) / Height at shoulder: 14-20 in. (35-50 cm) / Weight: 5-22 lb (2.2-10 kg) / Life span: to 15 years / Breeds: in the winter months, with kits born in the spring / Found: AC, near coast, mainland / Months found: JfmamJJASOND (lower case indicates breeding season) The red fox is the most widely distributed and successful carnivore on earth. It has 45 recognized subspecies and is found on every continent except Antarctica. It even inhabits the High Arctic where it often out competes the smaller white Arctic fox. Although the red fox was historically found along the northern tier of Florida where the eastern deciduous forest ends, it has recently expanded its range southward and can now be found everywhere in the state except the Keys. The red fox eats just about everything, including carrion and flotsam. It also preys on fawns, rabbits, squirrels, moles, mice, birds, raccoons, opossums, reptiles, earthworms, and insects. Although considered a carnivore, the red fox is actually an omnivore; during certain times of the year its diet may consist entirely of plant matter, berries, fruits, and tubers. This ability to alter its diet to whatever foodstuff is readily available is key to the fox’s success. The red fox is still trapped extensively for its fur. In the U.S., the Alaskan red fox has the best fur, with silky guard hairs that make it extremely desirable on the fur market. More than 2 million red fox pelts are harvested in the wild worldwide, particularly in Canada and Alaska. Despite this continued trapping, the red fox is not threatened or endangered anywhere in North America, and only two of the 45 subspecies in the world are listed as endangered. The female, which is called a vixen, has one litter a year with up to 12 kits in a litter. Like its cousin, the coyote, the fox was once common prey for wolves and pumas. With these two top predators gone, many more kits survive, and the fox’s numbers are steady to increasing in every state in the Union. In Australia and New Zealand, where the red fox was introduced for the British sport of fox hunting, it is considered an invasive species and has caused serious declines in many indigenous species such as bettongs, bilbies, numbats, kiwis, and wallabies. The red fox is too small to seriously injure a human, and though it has been known to attack infants, no reported attack has been fatal. Like the coyote, the red fox will take outdoor house pets such as cats and small dogs and has been known to decimate entire flocks of chickens in a single night. The red fox is prone to rabies and a number of other potentially lethal human diseases such as tularemia and encephalitis. Although the red fox is increasing in number, your chances of seeing one of these small, secretive animals in the wild is extremely rare. It tends to hunt at dawn and dusk, and its keen sense of hearing keeps it at a safe distance from noise-making humans. The fox is a surprisingly fast animal, disappearing into the understory in a heartbeat. Charles Sobczak is an author and photographer from Sanibel Island.
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Fishing in the 10,000 Islands With Captain Mike Merritt Boy, has it been hot! Summer is in full swing, and so is summer fishing here in the 10,000 Islands. Snook are biting good on the outside and in the river mouths. If you want big Snook then this is a great month to catch and release. Live baits fished in deeper troughs, edges of bars and rock holes are all good places to try. The big females are spawning but will feed in between. The big baits are getting the big fish. If it's lures you are using then try some topwater in the morning and switch to subsurface or jigs later in the day. A slower retrieve is working good right now. Finding moving water is critical to success when the water is this hot. The incoming tide is also usually best as it brings in slightly cooler water. Tarpon are still here and will be for the rest of Summer. You might catch these while fishing for Snook, or you most likely will see them rolling on the other side of the boat. Keep a rod rigged and ready for when they show up. Reds have been consistent and they are still here too. Catching them will be easier with a bait on the bottom. Shrimp, jigs, cut bait, live bait, and lures all catch Reds. But the slower the retrieve and closer to the bottom the better. Or, just fish a knocker rig and wait for the hit. Trout are still being caught and the best method remains a popping cork and shrimp. Jigs are also working and even some top water lures. Get out early and enjoy the mornings before the heat catches up to you in the afternoon! Summer showers should be starting up again soon to cool down our afternoons. Whatever you decide to do just drink plenty of fluids and enjoy the Summer bite! Fish With Captain Mike Merritt, Call: 561-252-4324 SnookFishing1@juno.com
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ How to Safely (Catch &) Release Fish Back into the Water
Snook season is currently closed but that does not mean you won’t catch one. If you do, there are a few things to know so that your catch has a better chance to survive once you have removed the hook. Snook, trout, and redfish all have a protective slime coating which protects the fish from parasites and some diseases. Grabbing a fish with a dry hand or rag removes much of the slime coating leaving the fish vulnerable to parasites. To avoid doing this there are 2 techniques you can try. One is to use a jaw clip device or Boga Grip tool to “lip” the fish while you carefully remove the hook. The other is to wet your hands and use one hand to hold under the belly while the other hand removes the hook. Now, snap a quick photo. Then, while holding the fish under belly or by the lip, gently place them in the water until they revive. Do not use the “back and forth” motion. Understand that the longer you fought the fish, the longer it will take for them to revive. As you feel them strengthening, gently let go and they will swim away to bite another day. Enjoy catching and releasing those huge snook!
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Museum of the Everglades Open to Visitors Tues—Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm
Collier County museums are opened to the public! Each property has put into place social distancing measures, and require staff and volunteers to wear masks to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. MOE is currently featuring a display called “Snakes in the Everglades, Predators in Paradise”. The exhibit will be on display now through August 29th. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm. To contact the museum call 239-252-5026.
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Local airboat operators, tour guides and restaurants are open to the public. Families can book rides for airboats by contacting the operators by phone, online or by visiting their location. A complete listing of airboat operators can be found online at www.VisitEvergladesCity.com in the directory section of the website. We recommend that you call the operator to verify hours of operation and availability. Area restaurants are open and their information is also on the website in the directory under “restaurants”. If you are thinking about taking a fishing trip, check out one of our local guides. There is no better way to spend a summer day than on the water with a knowledgeable guide. There is nothing quite like the beautiful 10,000 Islands where you can see dolphin, sea turtles and manatee frolicking in their natural environment. For business listings go to: www.VisitEvergladesCity.com
5 Steps to a Successful Release:
1. Use a jaw-clip device or Boga Grip to “lip” the snook with one hand 2. Moisten the other hand in the water while your other hand hold the snook in place with the fish grip 3. Cradle the fish’s belly in a horizontal manner. 4. Remove the hook from the snook’s mouth (or cut the line if the snook swallowed the bait) 5. Snap the photo quickly 6. Revive and Release Get tides, fishing limits and more on www.VisitEvergladesCity.com
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Symptoms & Who to Call Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed COVID-19 cases. These symptoms may appear 2–14 days after exposure: • Fever (100.4°F/38°C or higher) • Dry Cough • Shortness of breath If you develop these emergency warning signs for COVID-19, get medical attention immediately: • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath • Persistent pain or pressure in the chest • New confusion or inability to arouse • Bluish lips or face NEED A TEST FOR COVID-19? Please call the Collier County Florida Department of Health local call center at (239) 252-6220 or call the nearest LabCorp to find testing nearest you.
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The MULLET RAPPER Peaceful Minds By Katherine S. Tullie
We can do ourselves and our loved ones a favor by keeping cool, calm and collected. No matter what we are facing, we can deal with it better with a cool and calm approach. We will be much more pleasant to our loved ones if we’re that way too! My poem is called “KEEPING OUR COOL.” ————————————–——— Let’s all keep our stability Focus on our ability These times are ever changing Our country is rearranging Don’t let these changing times topple us over for a fall Our inner strength must stand ten feet tall When things around us are unstable and in a whirlpool We must always try to keep our cool So let us hold onto our hats Because calmness is where it is at We hope to see the forest through the trees Let’s keep a calm mind and stay at ease Everything will sort out soon or later, I say By holding onto our inner strength we’ll see the light of day Tap into our own positive energy in every way Love not hate will pave the way Pass on the word that things will work out Good will override evil without a doubt The changing news places our country in a whirlpool We must keep our inner stability as a stabilizing tool Look for PoetryStreet on Twitter or at PoetryStreet.com Kathythepoet@gmail.com
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What’s Happening in the Everglades & 10,000 Islands TIDE TABLE-BARRON RIVER 7/11/2020 Sat 2:44 AM 0.35 7/11/2020 Sat 8:23 AM 2.47 7/11/2020 Sat 3:21 PM 0.75 7/11/2020 Sat 8:03 PM 2.33 7/12/2020 Sun 3:33 AM 0.52 7/12/2020 Sun 9:07 AM 2.5 7/12/2020 Sun 4:30 PM 0.67 7/12/2020 Sun 9:13 PM 2.16 7/13/2020 Mon 4:26 AM 0.67 7/13/2020 Mon 9:51 AM 2.54 7/13/2020 Mon 5:32 PM 0.56 7/13/2020 Mon 10:24 PM 2.04 7/14/2020 Tue 5:20 AM 0.79 7/14/2020 Tue 10:35 AM 2.59 7/14/2020 Tue 6:28 PM 0.42 7/14/2020 Tue 11:40 PM 1.99 7/15/2020 Wed 6:12 AM 0.87 7/15/2020 Wed 11:21 AM 2.65 7/15/2020 Wed 7:20 PM 0.28 7/16/2020 Thu 12:56 AM 2.03 7/16/2020 Thu 7:03 AM 0.93 7/16/2020 Thu 12:08 PM 2.74 7/16/2020 Thu 8:07 PM 0.13 7/17/2020 Fri 1:54 AM 2.11 7/17/2020 Fri 7:51 AM 0.96 7/17/2020 Fri 12:51 PM 2.86 7/17/2020 Fri 8:52 PM -0.01 7/18/2020 Sat 2:38 AM 2.2 7/18/2020 Sat 8:34 AM 0.96 7/18/2020 Sat 1:29 PM 3 7/18/2020 Sat 9:34 PM -0.13 7/19/2020 Sun 3:18 AM 2.28 7/19/2020 Sun 9:15 AM 0.94 7/19/2020 Sun 2:03 PM 3.14 7/19/2020 Sun 10:15 PM -0.22 7/20/2020 Mon 3:59 AM 2.36 7/20/2020 Mon 9:55 AM 0.91 7/20/2020 Mon 2:36 PM 3.26 7/20/2020 Mon 10:57 PM -0.27 7/21/2020 Tue 4:40 AM 2.42 7/21/2020 Tue 10:38 AM 0.87 7/21/2020 Tue 3:12 PM 3.33 7/21/2020 Tue 11:40 PM -0.27 7/22/2020 Wed 5:22 AM 2.48 7/22/2020 Wed 11:24 AM 0.81 7/22/2020 Wed 3:56 PM 3.33 7/23/2020 Thu 12:22 AM -0.2 7/23/2020 Thu 6:02 AM 2.54 7/23/2020 Thu 12:13 PM 0.74 7/23/2020 Thu 4:49 PM 3.23 7/24/2020 Fri 1:06 AM -0.07 7/24/2020 Fri 6:42 AM 2.59 7/24/2020 Fri 1:06 PM 0.67 7/24/2020 Fri 5:52 PM 3.04
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July, 11 2020 TAXING THINGS by Mike the Tax Guy Taxpayer Challenges Arising from COVID-19 Pandemic The disruption caused by COVID-19 and the postponed due date has had – and continues to have – an enormous impact on the 2020 filing season. Despite the IRS’s best efforts, there have been notable adverse taxpayer impacts, including: Taxpayers who filed a 2019 paper return and are entitled to refunds may be in for a long wait. The IRS had to suspend the processing of paper tax returns, and as of May 16, it estimated it had a backlog of 4.7 million paper returns. Some taxpayers whose returns were mistakenly flagged by IRS processing filters are experiencing lengthy delays in receiving their refunds. Notably, some of the refund delays have been generated by claims for the earned income tax credit or additional child tax credit. Individuals who did not receive some or all of their EIPs may have to wait until next year to receive them. Due to campus and office closures, the IRS could not staff phone lines to assist callers beginning the week of March 21, 2020. There is a large backlog of incoming mail (about ten million pieces of mailed tax returns or correspondence sitting in trailers at IRS campuses). The IRS could not process paper returns and process or respond to other written correspondence from taxpayers. The National Distribution Center was shut down, depriving taxpayers of a means to acquire pre-printed forms.
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Endangered Species by Olivia Demere
Mom’s Macaroni Salad by Kathy Brock 1 box elbow macaroni cooked, cooled 1 ten-oz package frozen peas, thawed (do not cook) 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 stalks celery diced 4 scallions, chopped 1/3 cup sweet relish 1 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese Salt & pepper to taste Bacon bits I forgot about this salad my mom always used to make until an old friend mentioned it. We had some over the 4th weekend and it is a winner! Directions: Boil the elbow macaroni according to package directions and set aside to cool. You can substitute shells or penne pasta for the elbows. Chop celery and scallions and blend into the cooled macaroni. Add relish, peas, cheeses and mayonnaise. Mix everything together well. Taste and add salt and pepper to your own taste. Chill and serve topped with bacon bits. You can also add diced raw carrots or substitute diced ham for the bacon to this dish, but it’s hard to beat the taste of the bacon! It will last for several days in the fridge and goes very well with almost any entrée. Enjoy!
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There are about 30,000 endangered species in the world. Some are the Sumatran Elephant, Leatherback Sea Turtle, Pangolin, Western Lowland Gorilla, Vaquita, Orangutan, and the Saola. This is a truly large number of animals that are endangered. What can we do to help? We can start by putting less in the trash can and more in the recycling bin. We can also stop littering. It is incredibly bad for the environment. Plastic bags in the water can suffocate sea turtles and kill them. Rhinos are being killed so that people can have their horns as trophies. If we continue this, we will have very little animals left in the world. Olivia Demere is a student at Everglades City School and will be entering the 6th grade when school resumes.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Limit Use of Fertilizer & Pesticides in the Rainy Season Environmental scientists are warning that using fertilizer and pesticides in the rainy season can lead to unintended consequences. Heavy rains can lead to runoff into nearby lakes, streams, canals and rivers. Scientists warn that nitrogen from fertilizer may encourage another blue-green algae bloom. Others caution that neither is good for the water -fowl, fish and other aquatic life as traces of these chemicals are frequently found in the carcasses of deceased animals. Waiting a few months until the rainy season ends can help reduce chemical runoff and the negative impact the chemicals have on the environment and wildlife. When you do apply, please follow label directions.
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LOCAL BUSINESS INFO Many of our local businesses are now open! Below are listings of some of our restaurants and general stores. We recommend that you verify hours of operation by calling first! For a complete directory of businesses go to the website www.visitevergladescity.com. RIGHT CHOICE SUPERMARKET 9 am—7 pm Daily WINCAR HARDWARE 9 am—3 pm MON—SAT CAMILLA STREET GRILL M-SAT, 11am—7 pm, (239) 695-2003 CITY SEAFOOD 8 am—3 pm Daily (239) 695-4700 HOLE IN THE WALL PIZZA M-Th 11-7 pm, Fri & Sat 11-9pm (239) 695-4444 ISLAND CAFÉ 6 am -9 pm Daily (239) 695-0003 MARATHON GAS/NELY’S 6 am—10 pm (239) 695-4222 ROD AND GUN CLUB 12 pm—8 pm (239) 695-2101 TRIAD SEAFOOD 10:30 to 4 pm Daily (239) 695-0722 MUSEUM OF THE EVERGLADES Open 9 am– 4 pm Tues-Sat **THE FOOD BANK IS OPEN!** Wednesday, 11 am to 2 pm Everglades Community Church Drive up service only. Food is distributed on the back deck. General Questions: If you have any questions, call Everglades City Hall (239) 695-3781. For more information about local businesses, tide predictions and area information, please go to: www.VisitEvergladesCity.com
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