May 21, 2022

GREETINGS FROM THE PARADISE BAY DOCKMASTER

Well, it is summertime at Paradise Bay and the fun is just getting started.

The best excitement so far.... Jim Gath in his kayak, single handed rescued and towed a 22 ft. “Trophy” boat to safety at the dock while 4 Paradise Bay Boaters cheered him on. Good job Jim!!

The Paradise Bay main boat ramp at 5 th street is scheduled to start work soon.

I will post the schedule as we get closer to the construction date. If you need your boat in or out of the water during the down time on the ramp the North Coquina Beach Ramp is very accessible.

Do not use the Paradise Bay gravel ramp at 103 rd St Ct.

If you choose to use The Paradise Bay Ramp at 106 th St, be advised, it is in terrible condition with a 2

April 5, 2022

Paradise Bay Sarasota Bay Boating & Fishing Club

President: Larry Blank

Vice President: Chris Matteson

Treasurer: Kevin Sullivan

Secretary: George Mullen

The meeting was called to order at 9:00am by President Larry Blank with 46 members present.

Secretary: March Minutes were Read.

Vice President: Chris Matteson spoke about the Easter Dinner and passed a clip board for volunteers to help. Chris also thanked Sandy VanEtten, for the donation of a Penn Rod and Reel that was won by Steve Lucas. Chris also spoke about needing volunteers to chair the various activities in the Boat and Fishing Club.

Treasurer: Kevin Sullivan Gave the monthly Treasurer Report, and Awarded Fishing Contest Prizes to the Winners,
Kevin discussed the Clubs New shirt design ideas, after several ideas from the membership were expressed there was a committee formed to finalize the design.

That committee includes, Sheila Gilstrap, Jim and Sharon

Spotted Sea Trout 

Gregg Ennis 17" st ($15)

Winning ticket drawn for the rod an reel the PB/SB fishing Club 

To claim Rod Reel contact Chris Matteson at 231 740 2237

Ticket number 644700

March 1, 2022

Paradise Bay Sarasota Bay Boating & Fishing Club

President, Rick Plite

Vice President, Chris Matteson

Treasurer, Kevin Sullivan

Secretary, Sheila Gilstrap

The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM by President Rick Plite with 45 members present. Rick thanked Sheila Gilstrap for her 10 years serving as Secretary and was presented a bouquet of flowers.

MOTION: Award Membership Dues waived for Sheila for her service. PASSED

ELECTION OF OFFICERS 2022-2023 Season

President: Larry Blank

Vice President: Chris Matteson

Treasurer: Kevin Sullivan

Secretary: George Mullen

MOTION: Slate of Officers to serve 2022-2023 PASSESD

VP Report: Chris announced 50/50 Today and subsequent meetings. Sandy VanEtten donated a Rod from her husband Tom, chances are available until March 10, 2022. A clipboard was passed for volunteer opportunities for our club’s many activities.

Treasurer: Contest Award winners read, monthly report, Submission accepted. Kevin Thanked Rod Kramer for his donation of

February 28, 2022

February Monthly Fishing Contest

Black Drum

1st Brian Bourgeois 22"

Pompano

1st Ed Springer 17 1/4"

2nd Ge Stepanski 13 3/4"

3rd Bill Vasel 13 1/2"

Sheepshead

1st Brad Irwin 19"

2nd George Cook 18"

3rd Rod Kramer 16 1/2"

Bluefish

1st Rod Kramer 16 3/4"

2nd Norm Kitchen 15 1/2"

3rd Gil Gallardo 12 3/4"

Black Sea Bass

1st Rick Plite 11"

2nd Kris Lemonds 10 1/2"

Red Grouper

1st Steve Lucas 26 1/2"

2nd Rod Kramer 22 1/2"

Spotted Seatrout

1st Rod Kramer 26"

2nd Ed Springer 21 1/2"

3rd John Mattei 21"

Permit

1st Brian Bourgeois 14"

Flounder

1st Bill Vasel 14"

Spanish Mackerel

1st Gil Gallardo 24"

2nd Pete Pellgrino 21 1/2"

T3rd Joyce Stepanski 20 1/2"

T3rd Dave Hornstein 20 1/2"

2022 – 2023 Boat & Fish Club Calendar of Events

NOVEMBER 2022

11/7/22 MON 9:30 AM Host Coffee Hour PB Hall

11/8/22 TUE 9:00 AM Club Meeting PB Hall

11/17/22 THURS One Day Fish Contest

11/18/22 FRI Fish Contest Rain Date

DECEMBER 2022

12/6/22 TUE 9:00 AM Club Meeting PB Hall

12/15/22 THURS One Day Fish Contest

12/16/22 FRI Fish Contest Rain Date

JANUARY 2023

1/2/23 MON 9:30 AM Host Coffee Hour PB Hall

1/3/23 TUE 9:00 AM Club Meeting PB Hall

1/19/23 THURS One Day Fish Contest

1/20/23 FRI Fish Contest Rain Date

FEBRUARY 2023

2/7/23 TUE 9:00 AM Meeting  PB Hall

2/09/23 THURS Women’s Only Fish Contest

2/10/23 FRI Fish Contest Rain Date

2/16/23 THURS One Day Fish Contest

2/17/23 FRI Fish Contest Rain Date

2/18/23 FRI 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CPR/AED PB Hall

2/25/23 SAT 4-6 PM Frank & Bean Dinner PB Hall

2/28/23         TUE 11:00 MARCH/Meeting/Chili Luncheon

Paradise Bay Sarasota Bay Boating & Fishing Club

February has been a busy month, thanks to Mark and Gail Noren who oversaw the busy and successful Coast Guard Auxiliary boat safety inspections.  Rick Plite led 9 vessels on a journey, he reported:      As far as the boat trip we had a fun trip with 9 boats exploring Palma Sola Bay and a couple canals. Then we watched the rocket launch from Palma Sola Bay and continued to the end of Anna Maria Island. We went through the passage and around the Bimini Bay Area and returned on the west side of the bay by the Billfish boat launch and back to the park. Seems like the trip was enjoyed by all who participated.  A second trip will be on Feb 24, with wind and weather dictating if we go south or north.  

Looking ahead the March 1 meeting will