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  • Gearing Up for the 2021-2022 Season! +

    The Paradise Bay Sarasota Bay Boating & Fishing Club Officers are gearing up for the 2021-2022 season. Our first meeting will be held on November 2, 2021, in the PB Hall. Dues are only $10.00 for the season. This includes FREE coffee and donuts each meeting, fish stories and great fellowship. Hopefully, we will be able to have our luncheons and Frank & Bean Dinner. You must be a current member with Dues paid to place fish on the contest board, 2 witnesses (Members) required. The first contest is November 17, 2021. Please check FWC for current legal regulations. Our meetings are open to everyone, you do not have to be a member to attend.

    The Red tide seems to be gone, let’s all hope for a full season of Boating & Fishing and activities. Scotty Yates, our Dockmaster has worked hard all summer to keep the Docks & storage

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  • August 2021 Newsletter +

    August 2021 Newsletter

    Summertime and the livin is easy?  Our Paradise is surrounded by Red Tide, or is it Piiney Point?  

    Just when trout came back on the keeper list…. we have dead fish in Sarasota Bay.  Personally, I have seen only a few small floaters along our seawall but have heard reports Mount Vernon area was affected last week.   Time will tell….

    Do you have access to YouTube?  I would like to recommend some of my favorite channels go search and watch when it’s hot and or raining out.

    GALE FORCE TWINS Their December 6, 2020, video How To Navigate the ICW:  Channel Markers, Bridges and Wake Zones

    Life By the Bow

    FLORIDA SPORTSMAN

    TRAIL CHASER. My favorite Making a Skinny Water Skiff our of a Jon Boat

    DANGER TV Is the Coast Guard Florida and Alaska go to for exciting videos of the Coast Guard.

    KNOTS FISHING 7/11/2021 great video on Red Tide

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  • Newsletter, June 2021 +

    Boating & Fishing Club Newsletter June 2021

    THE FWC has spoken.  The Rules are somewhat confusing, and the dividing line is State Road 64 including Palma Sola Bay.  But here in Paradise Bay Sarasota Bay our Bay is a KEEP Trout zone!

    Slot is 15”-19”, you can keep 3 fish as an angler fishing alone, with one fish over 19”.  Trout Recipes anyone?

    Normal FWC Regulations will resume North of State Road 64 for Snook and Redfish not including Palma Sola Bay.  Go to myFWC.com to read the full information.  

    Keeping on the lookout for Red Tide and Piney Point discharges but so far, we are OK.  

    A friendly reminder to all regarding the signs at the ramp not to Power Load Boats on trailers.  The ramp has been damaged and to prevent further deterioration please gently load your boats.

    Look forward to Full Fishing Contests Starting November 1, 2021.

    Paradisebay.info has all Boating &

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  • NEWS!!! FWC UPDATE Keep Trout, Read Carefully +

    UPDATE: SW Florida Catch-and-Release Measures

    At the May meeting, the Commission directed staff to move forward with the following changes effective June 1, 2021:

    Pasco County and Tampa Bay:

    • Normal regulations will resume for snook, redfish and spotted seatrout in all state waters in Pasco County, Pinellas County and Tampa Bay. 
    • These regulations are for all state waters north of State Road 64 in Manatee County plus the Braden River but not including Palma Sola Bay.

    Sarasota Bay through Gordon Pass in Collier County:

    • Snook and redfish will remain catch-and-release through May 31, 2022.
    • Spotted seatrout harvest will resume with a six-fish recreational vessel limit. Commercial harvesters will also be held to the recreational three-fish bag and six-fish vessel limits.
    • These regulations are for all state waters south of State Road 64 in Manatee County including Palma Sola Bay through Gordon Pass in Collier County but not including the Braden
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  • Newsletter May 2021 +

    Newsletter May 2021

    Sunrise and wind this morning here in Paradise, Good Morning Everyone!  As we all transition to Summer many of you have fled North and we wish you a safe and healthy Summer Season wherever you are.  

    I have finally been out fishing a few times in the last week or so.  Trout were on fire last week but this week I only caught grass. Recipes for seaweed anyone?  Fighting wind and low water levels were tough this week.

    There is a “rumor” that Redfish are now legal to catch and fillet.  FWC website as of 4/22/2021 list season closed for Reds, Trout and Snook until their decision 5/30/2021.  Paradisebay.info has a link to the FWC website to check which species are in Season.  Check it out before you listen to rumor and possibly keep out of season fish.

    The sunsets on our seawall are still attended by many and have been rewarded by

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  • Minutes April 6, 2021 +

    April 6,  2021

    Rick Plite, President

    Chris Matteson, Vice President

    Kevin Sullivan, Treasurer

    Sheila Gilstrap, Secretary

    The Meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM by President Rick Plite.  The Fisherman’s Prayer was read, 51 members were present.

    President Rick Plite reported Flounder regulation is now 14” minimum.  Coast Guard requires vessels under 26’ that lanyards with kill switch must be attached to Captain when under way.

    Please do NOT Power load your vessel onto your trailer.  Damage is being done at the ramps.

    Snook, Redfish and Trout regulation changes are pending by FWC, they will be updated end of May.  The FWC has a YouTube video for discussion.   https://youtu.be/xBiH4a8Oryk

    MOTION: Place signs saying NO POWER LOADING at boat ramps.  Passed.

    Paradisebay.info is THE website to access information on our club.    The kayak storage situation is still under question. The Board has not been positive on his issue. 

    Vice President Report:  Chris Matteson has Fishing

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  • 2021-2022 CALENDAR +

    2021 – 2022 Boat & Fish Club Calendar of Events

    NOVEMBER 2021

    11/1/21         MON                          9:30 AM        Host Coffee Hour PB Hall

    11/2/21         TUE                            9:00 AM        Club Meeting PB Hall

    11/17/21      THURS                                               One Day Fish Contest

    11/18/21      FRI                                                      Fish Contest Rain Date

    DECEMBER 2021

    12/7/21         TUE                            9:00 AM        Club Meeting PB Hall

    12/16/21      THURS                                               One Day Fish Contest

    12/17/21      FRI                                                      Fish Contest Rain Date

    JANUARY 2022

    1/3/22           MON                          9:30 AM        Host Coffee Hour PB Hall

    1/4/22           TUE                            9:00 AM        Club Meeting PB Hall

    1/19/22         WED                                                   One Day Fish Contest

    1/20/22         THUR                                                 Fish Contest Rain Date

    1/29/22         SAT                             4-6 PM          Frank & Bean Dinner PB Hall

    FEBRUARY 2022

    2/1/22           TUE                            11:00 AM      Chili Luncheon/Meeting  PB Hall

    2/10/22         THURS                                               Women’s Only Fish Contest

    2/11/22         FRI                                                      Fish Contest Rain Date

    2/16/22         WED                                                   One Day Fish Contest

    2/17/22         THUR                                                 Fish Contest Rain Date

    2/25/22         FRI      9:00 AM – 4:00 PM            CPR/AED PB Hall

    MARCH 2022

    3/1/22           TUE                            9:00 AM        Club Meeting PB Hall

    3/10/22         THURS                                               One Day Fish Contest

    3/11/22         FRI                                                      Fish Contest Rain Date

    3/17/22         THURS                                               Non-Award Winners Fish Contest

    3/18/22         FRI                                                      Fish Contest Rain Date

    3/25/22         FRI                              12 NOON      Fish Fry Luncheon PB Hall

    APRIL 2022

    4/5/22           TUE                            9:00 AM        Club Meeting PB Hall

    4/17/22         SUN                            1:00 PM        Host Easter Dinner PB Hall

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  • April 2021 Newsletter +

    APRIL 6, 2021, SAVE THE DATE!  The Paradise Bay Sarasota Bay Boating and Fishing Club will meet at 9:00 AM, Carport PB Office.  The March Fishing Awards will be awarded, Free Donuts and interesting conversations Promised!

    During the 2020-21 Season we have managed to have Contests and Meetings.  But let’s plan and hope to return to an active 2021-22 Season.  May 31, 2021 the Florida Wildlife Commission will decide if Redfish, Snook and Trout will be opened to catch and fillet.  Monthly Contests begin November 1, DUES must be paid in order to post your fish on our contest board.

    2021-22 Season First meeting will be November 2, 2021!  

    Plans are to have more Social type events such as Pleasure Boating, Take a friend Fishing planned day, and kayak events.  Let us know other ideas for fun in Paradise.

    Hats and T-shirts will be available at the April 6 meeting, anyone can buy and adorn the

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  • Minutes March 2, 2021 +

    PB SB Boating & Fishing Club Minutes

    March 2, 2021

    Rick Plite, President

    Chris Matteson, Vice President

    Joyce Stepansky, Treasurer.    Kevin Sullivan, Treasurer

    Sheila Gilstrap, Secretary

    The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM by President Rick Plite.  Prayer was observed, 48 were present with 3 new members.

    Rick announced Coast Guard Boat Inspections today after our meeting.

    NOMINATION:  Kevin Sullivan was nominated for Treasurer, Unanimous Vote of approval.  Thanks to Joyce Stepansky and Ge for all their dedication and hard work the past few years.

    A new Activity Information Board is planned for the Bay Front.  Moving the current posts so both back and front sides may be used.  Two new Boxes will be made to hold information.  A new Activity board to schedule Boating, Fishing, or kayaking trips for members to sign up.  Another project is research to have a kayak storage area near a boat ramp.  The Mini Reef project is going forward.

    Paradisebay.info is

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  • February 2, 2021 Minutes +

    PARADISE BAY SARASOTA BAY BOAT & FISH CLUB

    Minutes February 2, 2021

    Rick Plite, President

    Gary Armour, Vice President

    Chris Matteson, Vice President (New)

    Joyce Stepansky, Treasurer

    Sheila Gilstrap, Secretary

    The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM by President, Rick Plite, 30 members were present.  

    The Treasurer’s Report and Secretary Minutes were read and approved.

    MOTION:   Chris Matteson was nominated for Vice President, Vote unanimous, welcome Chris to the Executive Board.

    Rick reported the Coast Guard Auxiliary will conduct Boat Inspections, Thursday, February 4 at 10:00 AM. Sign-up sheets were available to sign up.  

    Possible Projects & Activities:   Rick mentioned organizing Boating or Fishing groups.  

    Kayak Racks near the Bay, Smart Phone Apps.  Another board built just for News and Activities.

    VP Report:  Gary Armour, Hats & Shirts are available.  Gary thanked everyone for their service to the Club and the Park.  He mentioned how beautiful the Bay front is because of

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    Greetings from the Paradise Bay Dockmaster

    dockmasterTo those of you I have not met yet, let me introduce myself. My name is Scotty Yates, I am a full-time resident of Paradise Bay Estates for over six years. I am honored to have been asked to be the Dockmaster for Paradise Bay Estates.

    We are making great strides in improving the quality of boating in Paradise Bay Estates, especially the security of docks, boat storage lot & the “Million Dollar Lot.”

    We have new security cameras, a new fence surrounding the perimeter of the boat yard & new gates
    The “Million Dollar Lot” now has a fence that defines Paradise Bay Property and most importantly we now have a new professional Security Patrol Team.

    Shareholders, Renters & Guests are required to place Paradise Bay stickers or Day Passes on vehicles, boat trailers & boats. With the proper Paradise Bay stickers our new Security Team can control unauthorized & unidentified vehicles parked on park property which will be towed at owner’s expense.

    As the boats & trailers are getting bigger and bigger, I would like to remind everyone that we have a size limit for boats and trailers. Paradise Bay Docks can only accommodate maximum 23 ft length & 8.5 ft width boats.

    At the time of this letter we have over 70 people on the dock waitlist. When signing up for the docklist you must read the Dock Rules & Regulations to make sure you qualify.  Shareholders that have docks are required to use the docks under our Rules & Regulations.

    Paradise Bay Estates quick list of the Dock Rules & Regulations.

    1. Must meet Paradise Bay resident requirements:
    2. Shareholders must reside minimum 3 months in the calendar year. Sarasota Bay RV Renters must reside minimum 5 months in the calendar year
    3. Must be 55+
    4. Boat must be registered /titled in shareholders / renters name
    5. Maximum length of boat 23 ft
    6. Maximum width of boat 8.5 ft
    7. Docks are various sizes, slips will be assigned according to boat size at the Dock Masters discretion
    8. Approximate Dock wait times for 12-19 ft boats 2 years. For 20-23 ft boats 2-3 years
    9. When a boat slip is issued you will have 7 days for payment to the Paradise Bay office and 30 days to put a boat in the dock and present boat registration/ title to the Paradise Bay office and Dock Master
    10. Issue of dock slip does not guarantee a space in the boat storage lot

    *Complete detailed Rules & Regulations are available at the Paradise Bay Estates Office.

    Thank you, and looking forward to meeting all the boaters in the near future.

    Scotty Yates
    Paradise Bay Estates
    Dock Master