The MULLET RAPPER What’s Happening in the Everglades & 10,000 Islands! News, Stories, Classifieds & Tide Table
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July 10, 2021 - July 23, 2021 © 2021, K Bee Marketing, Inc.
P. O. Box 134, Everglades City, FL, 34139
Calling All Fishing Guides!
Captain Mike Merritt, longtime resident of Everglades City and fishing guide, is working on a project to photograph all of the fishing guides who have worked and fished the 10,000 Islands out of our area. He is also looking for any guides who went to Everglades City School. The fishing guides in our area are the ones who first “put us on the map”. Without them, our local businesses providing food and accommodations would have never thrived. Those working in the background are often at least partly responsible for many of the advancements and growth that we see today. The guides of the past, present, and future should be recognized for their contributions to our community. If you are a guide, or if you know one, who may be interested in this project being spearheaded by Captain Merritt, please call him so he can explain the details. You can call Captain Merritt at 561-252-4324. You may not hear it enough...so we will say it here again, “Thank you to all of those who have helped this community grow and prosper. The fishing guides of our area bring new people to our community that are vital to our economy and our future. The guides who share their love and knowledge of the area, and help educate others about the importance of the 10,000 Islands, should be remembered as ambassadors of the Everglades forever. RAPPER TABLE OF CONTENTS Calendar
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Event Calendar/ Announcements Independence Day in EC! Jon Edwards/ Captain Merritt
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Sawfish News Pastor Bob
Museum News
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Charles Sobczak Regional News My Slice/ Recipe/ X word Biz listings/ Tides/ Parks
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New Column!
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Classifieds
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FEAT UR E D: SA WFI SH NEW S, P. 6
Volume XIII
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Issue # 394
Savannah Oglesby Recognized for Excellence in Writing
Savannah Oglesby, Everglades City native and Everglades City School (EVG) Graduate, won second prize from the Association of Community Papers (ACP) for her article on the Smallwood Store which appeared in the March 5, 2020 edition of the Coastal Breeze News. After graduating from EVG, Savannah attended the University of Florida where she obtained a degree in history. Savannah’s column in the Coastal Breeze recounts her life and stories from her hometown (Everglades City). Her in-depth knowledge of the area, coupled with her fluid and entertaining writing style is what makes her column so popular with readers. From a very early age, Savannah had a love of writing. While still in elementary school, Savannah started writing for the Mullet Rapper in a recurring column “From Savannah’s Eyes” while she was only nine years old and in the 4th grade. Savannah continued writing for the Mullet Rapper throughout her first year of college. Upon graduating and returning to the area, Savannah started writing a column for the Coastal Breeze News, “Growing Up in Everglades City” where she shares stories, and a fresh perspective, on our small, southwest coastal City. We are so very proud that the little girl who started her writing career at the Mullet Rapper at the age of nine, who has become a nationally recognized, award-winning columnist! Congratulations, Savannah. Your dedication, commitment and perseverance is something we can all feel proud of. You are a fabulous role model, and an even better human. Thank you for your contribution to our community. We look forward to reading about your future success.
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