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During two days (Jan.24 and 27), a team of 20 observers from nine organizations

counted 2,317 manatees on Florida s east coast and 2,514 on the west coast of the state. The

final numbers will be available following verification of survey data.

"This year s manatee count is the third highest we have recorded since the first statewide

aerial survey in 1991," said Gil McRae, director of the FWC s Fish and Wildlife Research

Institute. "We are encouraged by the relatively high count, especially given the high number

of manatee deaths documented recently. Information on warm-water habitat use from this

year s survey will be integrated with manatee survival and reproductive rates to update fu-

ture population projections."

The goal of the aerial manatee survey is to count as many manatees as possible,

providing researchers with a minimum number for manatees in Florida waters and a snap-

shot of where they are at the time of the survey. Weather conditions and manatee behavior

during the survey have a large effect on survey counts. Because these factors vary from year

to year, this count cannot be used to determine long-term population trends.

"After two winters of above-average temperatures, this year we received several

consecutive, strong cold fronts that helped to gather manatees at warm-water sites where

they could be more easily counted," said FWC manatee biologist Holly Edwards.

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IngliscommissionerDrewwasnotified by the LCSO of a capias warrant to

   White  

appear incourt onfollowing  of A and D salvage in July of 2013. The

  two charges the search

wasconducted by Commission. FWC

  the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation 

spokesperson Karen Parker said the case was turned over to the state attorney s office. The

chargesswere litterover 500 and reckless,careless

 according to Levy Sheriff Office   lbs,

pollution. White said in May of 2013 the DEP inspected the property and he was given a

letter of compliance stating the property was in compliance with state and federal rules on

the handling of hazardous waste. White also stated that the DEP was aware of the contami-

nation on the property before he owned it and was told "just don t contaminate it any more".

Uncle brad with 5 year old Cali Corcoran and her biggest fish to date. A 14" trout caught on

White said his court date is February 19th which is a conflict with his ARCA work schedule

a live shrimp under a popping cork with a pink Barbie fishing pole. Caught on the flats north

at Daytona during speed week. White is a professional race car driver/owner.

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