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May 28, 2010 -
Governor Charlie Crist today announced two free fishing weekends to help
draw visitors to the beautiful beaches of the Sunshine State.
Both residents and nonresidents in
Florida can fish for saltwater species around the state without a
license during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, May 29 to May 31, and
the weekend of June 5 and 6, which is the first weekend after the
popular red snapper season opens in the Gulf on June 1, 2010. All other
fishing rules apply.
“Florida is the fishing capital of the
world,” said Governor Crist, “Our beaches are clear, the fish are
biting, and we invite our friends to enjoy some Florida hospitality.”
Chairman Rodney Baretto of the Florida
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) applauded the Governor’s
decision.
The emergency FWC meeting from St. Pete Beach on Wednesday, May 19th,
was broadcast and recorded.
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recording.
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inform and educate the membership and general public about issues concerning
access to marine resources. The FRA will actively defend the right to
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