Monthly Archives: April 2011

3 years in restoration: Smiley the 25’ former commercial fishing boat is ready for work

http://fgctsca.weebly.com/smiley.html The Smiley, named after Smiley Guthrie one of the original owners and built by Cortez master boatbuilder Leo Taylor in 1968, was donated by its most recent owner David Titlebaum to F.I.S.H. in 2008. Since 2008, a group of … Continue reading

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Turner Maritime Challenge Program Volunteers & Donations needed

Volunteers are welcomed and needed for the program to grow. We have divided them into two categories: on shore and off shore support . Those volunteers who are directly involved with the students are required to undergo a criminal background … Continue reading

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Alcee “Boogie” Taylor

Alcee “Boogie” Taylor died April 2, 2011. A lifelong resident of Cortez, Florida, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and a member of O.F.F. and F.I.S.H. Survived by wife, Betty; son, Alcee, Jr. (Kim) all of Cortez, FL; daughter, Jean … Continue reading

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