Tampa Bay Newspapers : Recreation & Outdoors

There are a lot of boats on the water these days, irresistibly drawn to the last shimmering, simmering moments of summer. August and September are tough at sea. It’s the hottest time of year. If you’re outside, it’s best to be on a boat. If you’re on a boat, it’s best to be moving. Otherwise, it’s a good replacement for a sauna.

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Fish Tales
Stronger current will bring better fishing

Big tides will be a welcome sight this week. Hot water and last week’s slow moving tides translated into tough fishing. This week’s full moon will bring much better tides and in turn better fishing.

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Briggette’s 104-pounder wins tarpon tourney junior division

SEMINOLE – No doubt 14-year-old Bryan Briggette will long remember the summer of 2008.

After relocating to Seminole with his family less than a year ago, he discovered a liking for saltwater fishing off the Redington Long Pier.

After just a few months of honing his skills, Briggette reached the pinnacle of the sport July 17 when he won the junior division of the West Coast Anglers Association Tarpon Tournament by reeling in a 77-inch trophy that tipped the scales at 104 pounds.

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Tampa Bay Watch volunteers monitor bay scallops

Tierra Verde – Join 180-plus community volunteers on Saturday, Aug. 16, to snorkel through the shallow seagrass beds of Lower Tampa Bay to document the return of the elusive scallop.

All indicators point to a phenomenal year for scallops in Tampa Bay as a result of 25 years of water quality improvements and habitat restoration efforts in our region.

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Madam turns 20 at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

CLEARWATER – Clearwater Marine Aquarium staff and summer campers honored Madam the sea turtle on her 20th birthday Aug. 6.

During the celebration, Madam was treated to a special frozen fish cake packed with all of her favorite fishy sea snacks. The summer camp children sang “Happy Birthday” to Madam, a Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle who is the only animal actually born at the CMA. All others were rescued. Madam was born in 1988 as part of a unique captive breeding program.

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Garden Clippings
Plots and containers offer bonuses

Everyone has to tighten their belts and for those seeking a workout, there’s a way to avoid the gym – work in a garden.

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Get Outdoors: Gardening Calendar

Gesneriad Society meeting
TAMPA – The Tampa Bay Gesneriad Society will meet Saturday, Aug. 16, 10 a.m., at the offices of Dr. Martinez, 402 W. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Thad Scaggs will give a presentation on sinningias. The public is invited. Call 447-2898.

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Get Outdoors: News and Events Calendar

Surf movie
INDIAN ROCKS BEACH - Nekton Surf Shop hosts O'Neill's new surf movie," The Life," featuring Cory Lopez, on Monday, Aug. 18, 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., at Indian Rocks Beach City Hall. The screening is part of the O'NNeill's offical east coast tour promoting the movie. Lopez will make a special appearance and be on hand to sign autographs. For more information, visit www.nektonsurf.com.

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