Newport Boat Show Coming April 19-22
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NEWPORT BEACH -- The largest collection of big yachts west of the Mississippi is returning to Newport Beach for the biggest in-the-water boat show in the West: the 39th annual Newport Boat Show, April 19-22 at Lido Marina Village.
The 39th annual exhibition is California’s premier big boat and yacht show, presenting more boats in the water than any other event in the West. This year, show-goers can step aboard and compare the unique features of more than 200 pleasureboats -- including brand-new models making their West Coast debuts and ocean-tested brokerage yachts that come pre-loaded with sought-after amenities -- displayed in the water at Newport Harbor.
The Newport
Source: The Log Newspaper
Business Digest: Chesapeake Ranger Tugs sells to Graysonville dealer
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The Schulstads bought the dealership for an undisclosed price from Chuck Wistar, according to a Wednesday news release. Cutwater Marine Sales is part of a yacht dealership based in Grasonville. Chesapeake Ranger Tugs’ office will remain in Annapolis and both locations will feature Ranger Tug and Cutwater Yacht boats.
Mark Schulstad will retain the Chesapeake Ranger Tugs office in Annapolis. Wistar will remain part of the organization in a sales, marketing and strategic planning role.
Accessory business to open Annapolis shop
Women’s accessory store Hobo is returning to its roots with the opening of its “flagship” store at 194 Green St. in Annapolis on April 5. Toni Ray launched the maker of wallets, handbags and accessories in 1991 from her Annapolis home.
Source: Annapolis Capital
Outdoors: April 5-11
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OUTDOORS: Fun things to do
DATED EVENTS
DeSoto National Memorial "Camp Uzita": 8300 DeSoto Memorial Hwy., Bradenton
Camp Uzita at DeSoto National Memorial is open to the public 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through April 21. The camp features Ranger-led programs, designed to provide opportunities each day for visitors to learn about the four-year, 4,000-mile expedition of Hernando de Soto and his army. The park is open from sunrise to sunset; the visitor center and parking area close at 5 p.m. Information: 941-792-0458 or visit www.nps.gov/deso.
Myakka State Park's Daily Birdwalks: Myakka River State Park, 13208 S.R. 72, Sarasota
Myakka State Park's birdwalks 9 a.m.-1 p.m. daily through mid-April. The birding volunteers share their spotting scopes, field guides, photographs and expertise with visitors who join to observe birds from the boardwalk and observation platform at the Park's Upper Lake. The program is free, park admission is $6 per vehicle. Information: 941-361-6511.
Source: Bradenton Herald
The boat ramp, docks and picnic area reopened Thursday after nearly two weeks of being closed due to issues of flooding and debris, according to the US Army Corps of Engineers Copan Lake Office. Lead park ranger Jason Person said the area had been
