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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 the beauty nature supplies. Manatees have returned and occasionally dolphin and mullet make their presence known as the sunset crowd is further entertained.
The Paradise Bay Sarasota Bay Boating & Fishing Club will meet the first Tuesday each month starting in November. Our calendar is full, and plans are to make additions to include social events such as boat parades along our waterfront.
Enjoy your summer!
Sheila Gilstrap, Secretary
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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 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 Club apparel. You DO NOT have to be a member to attend our meetings, but we encourage membership to keep our Club successful and growing. A $10.00 fee includes FREE refreshments at all meetings, Members only luncheons, and the opportunity to WIN $$$$ during our contests.
Safe travels to all who will be traveling to your Northern Homes. Go fishing! Go Boating! Try out a Kayak! Life is sometimes FUN outside your Comfort Zone.
Tight Lines!
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PARADISE BAY SARASOTA BAY BOATING & FISHING CLUB
FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER 2021
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY TO ALL, we will not be having a Women’s Only Tournament this year but hopefully we can in 2022.
All are welcome to our next MEETING, FEBRUARY 2, at 9:00 AM in the Carport behind PB Hall. Please bring your chair, wear a face mask and observe social distancing.
We will be awarding the January Monthly Fishing Contest winners their prize $.
There are Contests for February and March. You do not need to be a member or have any witnesses, just post your fish on the board down by the docks near 2nd Street. If you have questions regarding legal fish, there are pictures of the fish on the board.
Congratulations and welcome to Rick Plite the new President of our Club. Thank you to Carl Shaver for leading us the last few years. We will be voting on a Vice President and Treasurer.
The 2021-2022 Calendars are in draft form, we are looking forward to a full schedule next season.
The date to schedule Boat Inspections by the Coast Guard Auxiliary is in progress. Further information regarding this and other Club important Dates will be posted in several places in the park. All NEWS is posted on the board next to the Contest Board.
Stay healthy, we hope to see you February 2.
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NEWLETTER – JANUARY 2021
PBE Boating & Fishing Club
How about some GREAT NEWS? EVERYBODY, All residents of our Park.
We are going to have an OUTDOOR MEETING JANUARY 5, 2021 AT 9:00 AM in the carport behind the PB Office across the street from the Shuffleboard Courts.
Please observe social distancing and mask wearing. We recommend you bring your own chair and coffee. Limited coffee and wrapped donuts (pastries) will be available. Cash awards will be distributed for the December monthly fishing contest.
Attention: Paradise Bay and Sarasota Bay – The Boating & Fishing Club has a deal for you!We are going to have a JANUARY MONTHLY FISH CONTEST FOR EVERYONE, no membership required. Let’s get people out boating and fishing!
Memberships with $10.00 Dues are optional for this season but if made, will be considered a donation. See any officer to have your name added to the Membership Roster.
The contest requires following Florida Wildlife Commission Rules. All fish must be within their Legal requirements. Remember Snook, Redfish and Trout are still catch and release, making them ineligible for this Contest. We are NOT going to require 2 Boat Club Members as witnesses but will use the HONOR System, you go fishing, then measure and post your fish. The board to Post your fish is by the Gazebo, 2nd Street and Bayview. To newcomers, our Contests award 1st, 2nd and 3rd anglers with the fish measured according to species. If you have any questions, please contact an Officer or Member and we can help.
The present plan is to have Monthly Contests for January, February and March.
Gary Armour has Club Hats & T-shirts available at his Residence.
No Club sponsored Coast Guard Auxiliary Boat Inspections this season.
Members, we need YOU! The Offices of President, Vice President and Treasurer are open for the 2021-2022 season. Please consider serving our Club. It is worthwhile and fun to be on the Executive Board and become a leader of the Club. Our current officers are willing to help you get started.
Carl Shaver, President 38F
Gary Armour, Vice President 14F
Joyce Stepansky, Treasurer 16J
Sheila Gilstrap, Secretary 27-2