Fish Legacies Tie To Early Trade And Settlement
The article traces fish as a valuable resource from ancient Egypt to early America. It notes fish as currency and staple, with aquaculture origins in ancient times, pond stocking by rich and poor, and salt cod as a colonial export. It also highlights Gloucester's 1620s settlement tied to a fishing industry about 300 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Marine Fisheries Service
Union of
Egypt
America
Gloucester
Massachusetts
Florida
Florida Sea Grant College reports AAA 4 findings
Tom Leahy and Billie Lowry compile results from the Florida Sea Grant College on AAA 4, outlining program status, research notes, and upcoming initiatives. The report highlights institutional collaboration, grant activity, and next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Sea Grant College
Tom Leahy
Billie Lowry
Florida Fisheries Through Time at a Florida Maritime Heritage Conference
The article traces historic Florida seafood usage from bones of many species to Spanish fishing near Mullet Keys and salting for West Indies markets. It notes 1830s Charlotte Harbor labor, half Indian, and Florida's continued harvest of saltwater and freshwater species. Proceedings are available via the Sea Grant program at the University of Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Florida Maritime Heritage Conference
Boca Grande
West Indies
Charlotte Harbor
Atlantic Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program
McCarty Hall
University of Florida
Gainesville
Bicycle theft reported in Destin involving blue Schwinn
Janice Regan reports a bicycle theft at 318 Snapper Street in Destin. A blue Schwinn valued at 175 dollars was last seen the night of January 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Regan
Snapper Street
Destin
Okaloosa County
Destin Chamber Adds December New Members
Destin Chamber announces December new members including Matt Deveree Boosters sponsored by staff Faith Assembly Christian School sponsored by Bill O Connor Evelyn Drowne Booster sponsored by Bill Stirler Sea Gems Inc sponsored by Dr Jim Brechin The Mole Hole of Destin sponsored by Dr Jim Brechin Thomas Phillips Home Cruiser Boat Rentals sponsored by staff Greenfields sponsored by staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anit Krohn
Destin Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Matt Deveree
Faith Assembly Christian School
Bill O’connor
Evelyn Drowne
Bill Stirler
Sea Gems, Inc
Jim Brechin
Thomas Phillips
Boat wash ashore near East Pass jetties recovered
January 2 reports say a 14-foot inflatable boat washed ashore one mile west of the East Pass jetties and was reclaimed by owner James M. Tucker of Fort Walton Beach. A second call noted a 21-foot pleasure craft adrift two miles west of the Destin Sea Buoy, owned and operated by Paul L. The details end mid sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Preta
East Pass
James M. Tucker
Fort Walton Beach
Destin Sea Buoy
Gulf
Paul L
Coast Guard Rescues Vessels Near East Pass
Coast Guard reports two grounded boats near East Pass. A 29-foot sailing vessel owned by Ned C. Tucker of Foxworth MS ran aground near Light 2 and was refloated after a radio report at 4:57 p.m. A 58-foot motor vessel owned by Ernie Medlin ran aground at 2:16 p.m.. after soundings, the owner refloated the vessel himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Light 2
East Pass
Ned C. Tucker
Foxworth, MS
Ernie Medlin
Coast Guard
Notice of Application for Private Marina Permit
The Department of Environmental Regulation reports Pointe Destin Ltd seeks a 75 slip private marina in Old Pass lagoon. Public inspection is available 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Northwest District Office Pensacola Florida. A fictitious name Sir David Productions is registered in Fort Walton Beach with Dane Randall Bryant listed as party interested in business enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Environmental Regulation
Pointe Destin, Ltd
Old Pass Lagoon
Northwest District
Governmental Center
Pensacola
Florida
Okaloosa County
Sir David Productions
Woodrow Ave
Fort Walton Beach
Dane Randall Bryant
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AAA
First Street
Beach Drive
Hillier of
East Pass Marina
Sale Bahesheabess
Shores
U.S.C
Gloria
Houston Marine
Destin, Florida - Birmingham and
Gadsden, Alabama
SIPC
A.G. Edwards
Perry Ave
Che
Chablis
Fuer
Rose
Burgundy
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