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• Northern Manatee County to get improved manatee protection signs

  Wednesday, January 16, 2019 -  The FWC is performing routine maintenance and replacing degraded waterway signs in the existing boundaries of the manatee protection zones and boating restricted areas.

• Volusia County to get improved manatee protection signs on local waterways

  Wednesday, January 16, 2019 -  The FWC is performing routine maintenance and replacing degraded waterway signs in the existing boundaries of the manatee protection zones and boating restricted areas.
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  Several Florida species no longer warrant listing

  Monday, January 14, 2019 -  These changes, along with current protections for the reclassified species, are reflected in Florida’s Imperiled Species Management Plan.

• Contracted nuisance alligator trapper sought for western Polk County

  Tuesday, January 8, 2019 -  The FWC places the highest priority on public safety. Its Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program addresses complaints concerning specific alligators believed to pose a threat to people, pets or property.

• Florida offers unique waterfowl hunting opportunities

  Tuesday, January 8, 2019 -  In 2017, Ducks Unlimited, the FWC and others partnered to conserve, improve and restore nearly 30,000 acres of wetland habitat in Florida.
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  Four idle-speed, no-wake zones on Suwannee, three zones on Santa Fe still active

  Monday, January 7, 2019 -  The only zone deactivated is Zone 5. This zone runs from the Santa Fe River at the River Rise in O’Leno State Park downstream to the center line of the U.S. 27 Bridge.

• Hunter safety internet-completion course offered in three counties for February

  Friday, January 4, 2019 -  Those interested in attending a course can register online and obtain information about future hunter safety classes at MyFWC.com/HunterSafety or by calling the FWC’s regional office in Lake City at 386-758-0525.
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  Winter is a perfect time for the beach and for collecting seashells

  Thursday, January 3, 2019 -  Maybe it’s because less people are on the beach, or maybe it’s the cold weather and winter storms washing them ashore, but the beach always seems full of seashells and other great finds during the winter months.
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  The Council has already held meetings in Pensacola and Destin and plans to host a webinar on Jan. 17. For more information visit: GulfCouncil.org/meetings/public-hearings-scoping-workshops.

  Thursday, January 3, 2019 -  The sand and water may be cold, but it’s a perfect time for looking for seashells.

• Share input on state management of Gulf red snapper; attend workshop

  Wednesday, January 2, 2019 -  The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is holding public hearings to solicit public comments on Draft Amendment 50 – State Management of Recreational Red Snapper. To provide additional opportunities for the public to comment on this proposal, the FWC is also holding public workshops on state management of Gulf red snapper.