Sailfish City - Stuart Florida Community Site

I heard a story on the news last night about the Saint Lucie County Sheriff’s Department experimenting with hydrogen powered cars.  There is a locally made unit in Fort Pierce called the Hydro 4000 that can be installed on existing gas powered cars to add hydrogen to the mix to improve gas mileage, emmissions and apparently even horsepower.

The units are reportedly around $1,200 a piece but given the cost of gas these days they could pay for themselves very quickly.  They are rumored to increase gas mileage on cars anywhere up to and above 50%.  Imagine having to fill your tank up half as much.  The only catch is these things need to have distilled water in them to operate but distilled water is four or five times less per gallon than gasoline.  I’m eager to see the results of the sheriff’s experiment and possibly look into getting one of these installed on my own gas guzzler.

Does anyone out there know anything more about these things?  Where you can get them or even have one already that you can tell us about? 

Tiffany Shepherd works on Smokin’em Charters as a bikini clad mate. The charter service, recently booted from the Fort Pierce city marina for running topless charters out of the family oriented marina. Tiffany joined the operation only a short while ago and claimed she only went on bikini charters, not the topless trips.

Today, a new photo hit the media of her out on a Smokin’em Charter trip curiosly missing a top. According to Tiffany, there were no customers on that particular trip and the photo was only used to lure clients to the service and so they would ask for her for trips. Something smells a little fishy, pun intended. If you are trying to attractive prospective clients for your non-topless trips Tiffany, why do you use a topless photo?

Tiffany claims she wouldn’t go topless on a trip and played the morals card. She tried to picture herself as this wholesome mother of three just trying to earn some extra cash but wasn’t doing anything inappropriate for a teacher to be doing. However her tune has been changing of late, now going from the wholesome mother to a potential Playboy bunny, Maxim magazine girl and a model for Victoria’s Secret. My problem is not that she wants to do those things, if that’s what she wants to do then that’s what she should do. My problem is with Tiffany’s apparent honesty problem, it is really painting a nasty picture of her character, the character of someone who was supposed to be teaching children.  A teacher is a role model for young minds and should have higher moral values to empart on the youth.

Now, on top of being a absent more than not teacher, it has come to light that she wasn’t very good at doing her job even when she did show up. Parents and students of Tiffany Shepperd have begun coming forward complaining of Tiffany’s lack effort while in the class room. Instead of teaching she would spend her time shooting the breeze with her students about her personal life or talking on her cell phone in the classroom. Her students ended up not learning much and are going to be stranded when it comes time for finals. Tiffany is off jetsetting around the world trying to stretch her new-found fame as far as she can while her students and apparently children are left behind. I can only hope the kids effected be Tiffany’s unresponsible behaviour can overcome a lost semester of class and somehow manage to make it up. Good luck kids!

May 1-3, 2008 - Panama City, Florida
Wal-Mart FLW Outdoors Redfish Tournament
Top Prize of $50,000.  Anglers will take off at 6 Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings from Bay Point Marina located at 3824 Hatteras Lane in Panama City Beach. Weigh-ins will also be held at Bay Point Marina beginning at 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Saturday’s weigh-in will be held at the Wal-Mart located at 10270 Front Beach Road in Panama City Beach beginning at 4 p.m. Takeoffs and weigh-ins are free, and the community is invited to attend the festivities.  More information on www.FLWOutdoors.com or call (270) 252-1000.

May 1-3, 2008 - Jensen Beach, Florida
Yamaha Professional Kingfish Tournament
Present by the Southern Kingfish Association, this is the second stop for the Yamaha Pro Tour in their five stop, three state tournament.  The tournament headquarters for the Jensen Beach stop will be at AA Marina, 2225 NE Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach, FL 34957.  (800) 995-0936 for more info.

May 1-3, 2008 - Jensen Beach, Florida
Frances Langford Memorial Fishing Tournament
The Jensen Beach Chamber of Commerce will again host the 3rd Annual Frances Langford Memorial Fishing Tournament to be held May 1st – 3rd, 2008. This event will award over $65,000.00 in cash and prizes. The tournament site will again be located at Four Fish Marina in Jensen Beach, Florida.  More info here.

May 1-4, 2008 - Miami Beach, Florida
The Grove SLAM! - Presented by Sea Vee and Mercury
Billed as Florida’s Funnest Fishing Tournament!  Shotgun start to go after a grand prize of $15,000 presented by Sea Vee Boats.  There will also be a $5,000 prize for the single heaviest Dolphin!  For more info visit The Grove SLAM! website.

May 2-3, 2008 - Sebastian, Florida
South Brevard Ducks Unlimited “Band the Slam” Inshore Tournament
The 4th Annual Ducks Unlimited “Band the Slam” Inshore Tournament is around the corner! The tournament will be at Squid Lips Overwater Grill, located at 1660 Indian River Drive in Sebastian and is a sanctioned Treasure Coast Flats Circuit Tournament!  More info here.

May 8-11, 2008 - Pompano Beach, Florida
Saltwater Shootout
$150,000 in cash and prizes.  This is the first leg of the Gauntlet Elimination Series leading up to the Saltwater Showdown!  Prize structure and more information on tournament here.

May 9-10, 2008 - Sebastian, Florida
36th Annual SISA 2008 Spring Fling
The Sebastian Inlet Sport Fishing Association presents Spring Fling 2008!  This fun filled event has occurred since 1973 making it one of the oldest fishing tournaments in Florida. Each year over 100 boats from 19 foot and up participate for cash prizes and awards. Plan to attend the tournament or just come by Captain Hiram’s, have a cold beverage of your choice, kick-back and watch the weigh-in.

May 10, 2008 - Stuart, Florida
Stuart Sailfish Club Small Boat Tournament
This one of the Club’s most popular tournaments. It generally draws between 30 and 40 boats and affords the Treasure Coast’s prolific “Mosquito Fleet” its chance to compete on an equal level in our offshore waters.  Contact Char Griggs, Sailfish@StuartSailfishClub.com or 772-286-9373

May 10, 2008 - Stuart, Florida
Stuart Sailfish Club Ladies Tournament
As the name implies, this tournament is for ladies only. It’s a one day annual event, usually held in May. Membership in the Club is not required but we do encourage all who do participate to join the SSC. Trophies are awarded for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place.  Contact Char Griggs - Sailfish@StuartSailfishClub.com or 772-286-9373

May 10, 2008 - Sebastian, Florida
GFWC Sebastian River Junior Women’s Club 7th Annual Flatfishing Tournament
Eligible Species: Snook, Trout and Redfish. Trophies and poles are given to winning junior anglers. Raises funds for various local charity projects.  Contact - Kathy Messersmith at 772-589-7990 for details.

May 14-17, 2008 - Pompano Beach, Florida
Pompano Beach Fishing Rodeo
$10,000 first place boat prize.  $10,000 heaviest fish prize.  Expanded boundaries, three inlet checkout.  Come to www.pompanofishingrodeo.com for more details!

May 15-18, 2008 - Key Largo, Florida
21st Annual Coconuts Dolphin Tournament
The largest dolphin caught during the 2008 Coconuts Dolphin Tournament that weighs over 63.9 pounds will win a two year lease on a 2008 HONDA Ridgeline RT, valued at over $10,000, in addition to other prizes.  Visit Coconuts for more info!

May 24, 2008 - Fort Pierce, Florida
32nd Annual Exchange Club Blue Water Open Charity Fishing Tournament
Net proceeds are donated to local youth-related charities for prevention of child abuse. Cost is $150 until May 15, $200 after.  Contact JanBinney@AOL.com or 772-532-9375

May 30, 2008 - Fort Pierce, Florida
Taylor Creek Marina 1st Annual Inshore Fishing Tournament
Come and fish this TCF Circuit-run inshore tournament at Taylor Creek Marina in Fort Pierce! Be there on Friday night to register, with a “gentlemen’s start” on Saturday morning. Come and fish this tournament with a great payout that you expect from the TCF Circuit, along with earning points in the TCF Circuit for your end-of-season totals!

May 30-31, 2008 - New Smyrna Beach, Florida
New Smyrna Beach Kingfish Classic
Part of the Mercury Tournament Trail, this leg benefits local charities including the Rotary Club and Hospice.  Contact Terry Adkins - Terry@BlueWaterPromo.com or 800-546-4622 for more information.