It would be interesting to know who put up this sign, and why.  This
is an area that was regularly visited by collectors and clammers for
years;  at least one past COA convention had a field trip there by
bus. From mainly 2nd hand information, it sounds like the abundance of
larger shells there has declined steadily over the years.


On 3/29/22, Allen Aigen <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>  I believe that a Federal law makes the intertidal area not subject to
> private ownership.  The problem is that you may need a boat to get
> there...Allen Aigen
>     On Monday, March 28, 2022, 08:39:26 PM EDT, John Jacobs
> <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>  I'm very familiar with this area which used to be a favorite of mine until
> someone thought this was a good idea to prevent anyone from going out on
> the
> flats on the bay side.  The gulf side is still available but different.
>
> John
>
> John and Cheryl Jacobs
> COA 2021/2022 Silent Auction Chairs
> Seffner, FL
> [log in to unmask]
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Conchologists List <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Robert
> Fales
> Sent: Monday, March 28, 2022 2:03 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [CONCH-L] Sunshine Skyway South Rest Area Flats
>
> Does anyone have more information about this issue.  To wit:
>
> VERY early this morning I drove to the Sunshine Skyway South/Manatee County
> Rest Area on I-275 in Terra Ceia, FL.  When I arrived, the one remaining
> access point to the flats was blocked off, and accompanied by a prominent
> sign that read
>
> NO hunting/fishing/trespassing
>
> Is this a temporary or permanent condition?
>
> Thanks for any info.
>
> Bob Fales
> Edison, NJ
>
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