Above-average rains last fall freshened up Florida Bay and ended a period of overly salty water that can pose a threat to the delicate balance of the normally brackish Everglades
That s a Big Snake : Florida Family Fights 16-foot Python Outside Home
On 2/11/21 at 10:03 AM EST
A family was caught by surprise when they discovered a 16-foot, 300-pound python outside their home in Florida.
Aaron Brown found the Burmese python on the family residence in Zolfo Springs in Hardee County, WTVT reported. I drove past it and said, That s a big snake . I had my mother with me and she said, Well, get out and get it. I said, You get out and get it. If that joker catches me, you can t help me.
Burmese pythons are one of the largest species of snakes in the world and are usually found in southeast Asia, but are an invasive species elsewhere, including the Florida Everglades. It is believed Burmese pythons became an invasive species in the area as a result of escaped or released pets.
City council raises decal costs to park
By TIFFANY REPECKI / trepecki@breezenewspapers.com - | Feb 9, 2021
CITY OF SANIBEL
Updated city of Sanibel Parking Zone Map.
The Sanibel City Council approved price increases for its non-resident beach parking decals at its recent meeting, as well as heard reports about the Jordan Marsh Water Quality Treatment Park and the city’s short-term rental registration program.
On Feb. 2, the council voted unanimously 5-0 to raise the cost of its “B” decal to $300 and its “BC” decal to $399, while also approving a one-time 25 percent discount due to the late release of this year’s decals – setting the final prices for the 2021 non-resident decals as $225 for “B” and $324 for “BC.”