Nature Notes: ‘St. Pawtrick’s Day,’ snook, robotics team advances

Will Watts
·2 min read

The recreational harvest of snook in the Panhandle, Big Bend, Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay, Charlotte Harbor and Southwest management regions opened March 1, and will remain open through April 30. This includes all Florida state and inland waters as well as adjacent federal waters within each management region.

Snook going after lure during fishing trip.
Snook going after lure during fishing trip.

Bag limit: One fish per person per day.

Slot limit: 28–32 inches total length.

To learn more, visit MyFWC.com/Snook.

Lee County Domestic Animal Services is celebrating 'St. Pawtrick’s Day'

Lee County Domestic Animal Services invites you to celebrate “St. Pawtrick’s Day” throughout the entire month of March with reduced adoption fees. All dog adoptions are just $20 and cats/kittens $30 with an approved application.

Poncho, a 12-year-old dog, enjoyed marching in the St. Patrick’s Day dog parade in Bonita Shores on March 16, 2019.
Poncho, a 12-year-old dog, enjoyed marching in the St. Patrick’s Day dog parade in Bonita Shores on March 16, 2019.

The adoption package includes spay or neuter, microchip, up-to-date vaccinations, county license and a 10-day health guarantee. That is a $600 package. A team of staff and volunteers are waiting to introduce a new four-legged family members. Stop by the adoption center Monday through Saturday between 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The shelter, located at 5600 Banner Drive, Fort Myers, is open for adoptions Monday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Volunteers are available to help adopters select the pet that is best suited for their lifestyle and family.

For more information call 239-533-7387 (LEE-PETS) or visit LeeLostPets.com. Find Lee County Domestic Animal Services’ social media sites on Facebook or Instagram @leeanimalservices.

The Edison and Ford Winter Estates' robotics team, Assembly Required, pose with the statue of Thomas Edison.
The Edison and Ford Winter Estates' robotics team, Assembly Required, pose with the statue of Thomas Edison.

Edison and Ford Winter Estates robotics teams advance to state competition

The Edison and Ford Winter Estates’ First LEGO League teams, “Assembly Required” and “Batteries Included” recently competed in the Regional Championship and both teams are advancing to the State Championship, which will be held in West Palm Beach the weekend of March 8.

Additionally, Assembly Required won the Championship Award for the third year running, and Batteries Included won the Project Finalist Award.

Sponsorships to help cover the teams expenses are available. To donate today, visit EdisonFord.org and select the education option on the donate page, or call 239-334-7419.

This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Nature Notes: ‘St. Pawtrick’s Day,’ snook, robotics team advances

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