Category Archives: Environment

A Red Tide for Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2017 by Ed Mitchell

A Red Tide for Christmas:  A couple days back, I got out early once again to take advantage of a decent morning tide. Right off it became apparent, however, all wasn’t well on the flats. The water was murky for … Continue reading →

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Water Temperature Fluctuations on the Flat

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Ed Mitchell

Water Temperature Fluctuations on the Flat: We just had four mornings in a row  in the low to mid forties. Folks, that’s chilly for southwest Florida. Obviously those nippy dawns also had an effect on water temperature. Prior the shallow … Continue reading →

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Has Irma Damaged the Flats?

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Ed Mitchell

Has Irma Damaged the Flats?  Not so long ago, here in Florida hurricane Irma charged through Charlotte Harbor. It sucked a lot of water out, exposing acres of the  bottom to high winds. Now months later, the question was this … Continue reading →

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Irma Cometh

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Ed Mitchell

Irma Cometh: Well, I got out of Dodge..make that Punta Gorda. Flew back to Connecticut last night. Hurricane Irma cometh to town. She just looked too big, too strong, and too aimed at Florida for me to ride it out … Continue reading →

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The Solar Eclipse has Arrived

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Ed Mitchell

The Solar Eclipse has Arrived: Okay, today is the day. The solar eclipse has arrived. Here in Connecticut were not directly in the path, but we should see some effect, although its very cloudy where I’m at. Its scheduled to … Continue reading →

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