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NEW LAND BRIDGE UNDERSCORES NEED FOR IMPACT AWARENESS

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Jack Coletti

After years of inactivity, mostly due to recession, the Tierra Verde condo
development adjacent to north Shell Key is back in active development.  The
kick-starting of this development comes at a time of dramatic shifts in the
geomorphology of north Shell Key.  …

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ON SHELL KEY

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Jack Coletti

A friend recently told a harrowing tale about a medical emergency on Shell Key.
 The rumor making its way down the beach was that a man had experienced
a cardiac arrest at the north end of the island.  Later, it was clarified that
the…

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Posted in All Topics, Boating & Navigation, Camping



SHELL KEY CAMPFIRES BANNED DURING SUMMER NESTING SEASON

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Jack Coletti

Campfires on Shell Key will be prohibited during the May 1 – Sept. 30 Sea Turtle
nesting season. This seasonal ban is intended to address the problem caused by
light pollution on nesting and hatching sea turtles. It’s no secret that…

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Posted in All Topics, Camping, Science Tagged with: bonfire




SUMMER FUN ON SHELL KEY!

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Jack Coletti

Shell Key is a magnet for recreation in the hottest months of summer.  The kids
are out of school, you’ve given the boat some TLC and the water calls to you for
a cool respite from the oppressive summer heat.  Being out on…

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Posted in All Topics Tagged with: Nesting




HIDE & SEEK MARSH RABBIT CHALLENGE

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Jack Coletti

One of the rarely photographed animals on Shell Key is the illusive Marsh
Rabbit.  Marsh rabbits are listed in the Shell Key Management Plan as a native
inhabitant of the island – and yet, as a lifetime camper on the…

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Posted in All Topics, Science



A SEA OF OATS

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Jack Coletti

Approaching Shell Key from a distance, we were struck by what appeared to be a
long golden (almost fence like) structure all along the Bunces Pass side of the
island.  As we got closer, it became clear that it was…

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BURIED TREASURE

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Jack Coletti

We were thrilled to spot our first Loggerhead turtle of the season swimming in
Bunces Pass last week.  This is sea turtle nesting season – so please tread
lightly on Shell Key.  If you are camping overnight, please do not…

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Posted in All Topics, Science Tagged with: Plants & Wildlife




MANGROVES: SEMPER FI

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Jack Coletti

Mangroves are a lot like the US Marines. They travel across great distances by
sea and they arrive to establish a beachhead on a young and fragile sandbar.    
They bring with them all the supplies they need to survive in…

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Posted in All Topics, Science Tagged with: Plants & Wildlife




NORTH END CHANNEL DREDGED

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Jack Coletti

Update: 06/2015 – The north channel is completely closed and un-navigable.
 Water is stagnant on the inside of the North End. Update: 07/2013 – The small
channel created by this Spring’s dredging has already been filled back in by the
prevailing…

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Posted in All Topics, Boating & Navigation, Science



THE JEDI SIGN TRICK

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Jack Coletti

Passive communication is a subtle thing Information, placed in a public
location, does not automatically find it’s way into the human mind and begin to
effect behavior.  As a seasoned sign maker, advertising professional and
behavioral scientists, I have seen my share of well…

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Posted in All Topics, Science Tagged with: Politics & Law


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