Gulf Coast News - Bits and Bytes
A quick update on the latest happenings in our area..... as of 4/16/06.
The Oriskany ---- The aircraft carrier is now back in Pensacola and is in final preparation for sinking on May 17. It will become a barrier reef off the coast of Pensacola. With a length of 888 feet, it will be the largest artificial reef ever made. And being so big, care has to be taken to make sure that it remains level while sinking. The worst case would be for it to turn on its side before hitting bottom. Not sure how long it will take to sink, but the plan is to have a "controlled" sinking, which could last for 5, maybe 10, hours or more.
The Beaches --- The Gulf Coast's beaches are coming alive this year. With picture-perfect weather, the crowds are back on the beach. Only six of the 12 hotels have reopened since the 2005 hurricane season, but the locals are out in force. The Hampton Inn reopened this week, bringing the number of beach hotel rooms to 757.
Fishing Season --- Red Snapper fishing season has started and runs through October 31st. Minimum length is 16" and there is a maximum of 4 per person. The season will close before October 31st if 4.47 million pounds of Red Snapper are caught (though I'm not sure how they can accurately measure that!)
Senior Citizens Housing --- Plans have been announced for Englewood Senior Apartments, a new residential complex to be built in downtown Pensacola. There will be 92 units available and the complex will include a small movie theater, clubhouse, computer cafe, and a convenience store. The apartments will be marketed to those 55 and older. Rent for the 1-bedroom apartments will be between $332 and $570 per month. Rent for the 2-bedroom apartments will be between $399 and $684. The project will be done by Beneficial Communities, a housing development firm in Sarasota, FL. We welcome your comments, so please write to me at joe@stukey.com, or visit our website at www.stukey.com.
The Oriskany ---- The aircraft carrier is now back in Pensacola and is in final preparation for sinking on May 17. It will become a barrier reef off the coast of Pensacola. With a length of 888 feet, it will be the largest artificial reef ever made. And being so big, care has to be taken to make sure that it remains level while sinking. The worst case would be for it to turn on its side before hitting bottom. Not sure how long it will take to sink, but the plan is to have a "controlled" sinking, which could last for 5, maybe 10, hours or more.
The Beaches --- The Gulf Coast's beaches are coming alive this year. With picture-perfect weather, the crowds are back on the beach. Only six of the 12 hotels have reopened since the 2005 hurricane season, but the locals are out in force. The Hampton Inn reopened this week, bringing the number of beach hotel rooms to 757.
Fishing Season --- Red Snapper fishing season has started and runs through October 31st. Minimum length is 16" and there is a maximum of 4 per person. The season will close before October 31st if 4.47 million pounds of Red Snapper are caught (though I'm not sure how they can accurately measure that!)
Senior Citizens Housing --- Plans have been announced for Englewood Senior Apartments, a new residential complex to be built in downtown Pensacola. There will be 92 units available and the complex will include a small movie theater, clubhouse, computer cafe, and a convenience store. The apartments will be marketed to those 55 and older. Rent for the 1-bedroom apartments will be between $332 and $570 per month. Rent for the 2-bedroom apartments will be between $399 and $684. The project will be done by Beneficial Communities, a housing development firm in Sarasota, FL. We welcome your comments, so please write to me at joe@stukey.com, or visit our website at www.stukey.com.
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