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The recreational harvest of greater amberjack reopened in Gulf state and federal waters for May 1-31. After an annual season spawning closure in June and July, recreational harvest is scheduled to reopen again from Aug. 1 to Oct. 31

If you plan to fish for greater amberjack or certain other reef fish species in Gulf or Atlantic state or federal waters from a private recreational vessel (includes anglers over 65 years of age), you must sign up as a State Reef Fish Angler. If you are already a Gulf Reef Fish Angler, your Gulf designation meets the new statewide requirement until it expires. To learn more about the no-cost designation, visit MyFWC.com/SRFS. Sign up today at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com. Annual renewal is required.

The city is distributing educational Bike or Hike Sanibel brochures to educate cyclists, pedestrians and motorists of state and city laws when biking, hiking or driving on island. The development and printing of the map and brochure, which includes a map of Sanibel’s Shared Use Path System, are grant funded.

To bring awareness to the live cameras on-island and assist in navigating traffic this season, the city strongly encourages residents, business owners, workers and visitors to download the Sanibel Bound app. It allows users to view live street cameras located at key intersections. Download the app for free on Apple or Android devices. The live feeds are also online at www.mysanibel.com/Live-Street-Cams.

To receive a supply of the Bike or Hike Sanibel maps and brochures for a residence, business or accommodation, contact City Manager Judith Zimomra at judie.zimomra@mysanibel.com. To view Important Peak Season information, visit http://traffic.mysanibel.us/Flyer.pdf. To view the Sanibel Bicycle Club’s Bicycle Safety Video, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ClTdJ6m9yo.