According to a recent FWC press release, a new ban on shell
collecting is in the works. Apparently Fort Myers Beach
has proposed a ban on collecting live shells within the
city.  It is agenda item 36 for the Jacksonville FWC meeting.

Bill Frank
1865 Debutante Dr.
Jacksonville, Florida 32246
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From: ROSE SMITH <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2000 8:15 AM
Subject: FWC News Release


FWC FEB. 2-4 MEETING SET FOR JACKSONVILLE

CONTACTS: (Wildlife and freshwater issues) Henry Cabbage (850) 488-8843
(Saltwater issues) Lee Schlesinger (850) 487-0554

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will meet at the
Jacksonville Radisson Riverwalk Hotel Feb. 2-4. Commissioners will address
inland and freshwater issues Wednesday (Feb. 2) and marine issues Thursday
and Friday.

   36.Review of the Fort Myers Beach request to prohibit harvest of live
shells within the city.