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  FWC, University of Florida invite public to second meeting on Lake Istokpoga Habitat Management Plan

  Wednesday, January 2, 2019 -  The meeting will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 10, at the Bert J. Harris Jr. Agricultural Center Auditorium, 4509 George Blvd., Sebring, FL, 33875.
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  All idle-speed, no-wake zones now activated on Suwannee, Santa Fe rivers

  Thursday, December 20, 2018 -  An idle-speed, no-wake zone means a vessel must proceed at a speed no greater than what is required to maintain steerageway and headway. At no time is any vessel required to proceed so slowly that the operator is unable to control it or anything it may be towing.
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  Two additional idle-speed, no-wake zones have activated on Suwannee, Santa Fe rivers

  Friday, December 14, 2018 -  Zones 1 and 3 on the Suwannee River, and Zones 7 and 8 on the Santa Fe.

• Two idle-speed, no-wake zones now activated on Suwannee, Santa Fe rivers

  Thursday, December 13, 2018 -  Zone 1 was activated on the Suwannee and runs from the U.S. 90 Bridge at Ellaville south to the State Road 51 Bridge at Luraville. On the Santa Fe, Zone 8 was activated.

• FWC expands access to boating safety exam by allowing online providers to offer courses

  Thursday, August 16, 2018 -  Access to Florida’s Boater Education Temporary Certificate Program has been expanded, thanks to work done by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to make allowances for online course providers to offer the required courses over the internet.
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  Lake Piney Z named a Top Mom-Approved Place to Fish and Boat

  Friday, August 10, 2018 -  After six weeks of nationwide voting, Tallahassee’s Lake Piney Z Fish Management Area was awarded fourth place in the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation’s contest to rank the Top 10 Mom-Approved Places to Fish and Boat in the nation. It was recognized for its vibrant fishery, wildlife-viewing opportunities, paddle trails, boat ramps, bike/walking trails, playground and family-friendly amenities.