New boat: Got a case of ‘BBF?’

Kickoff: Mariner, Cape High football teams get ready for season

From page 40 resistance and strength

To preserve aluminum hulls, a simple coat of paint works wonders but a powdercoated hull is the best option Uncared for hulls often get a white chalky coat of aluminum oxide There are many marine grade paints or coatings available for aluminum hulls Always use sacrificial anodes like zinc but never use magnesium anodes on aluminum in saltwater

Like a fiberglass hull, you can also wax your aluminum hull providing even further protection and a common sense rinse down at the end of the day is always good medicine There are many aluminum cleaning products to remove salt but many still rely on a 50/50 white vinegar and distilled water mix in a spray bottle, applied, then wiped off with a damp rag

Nowadays there are quite a few boat builders building inshore/nearshore saltwater aluminum boats like Ranger The famous fiberglass bass boat company offers a few neat salt grade aluminum models and of particular interest are the all welded aluminum bay boat and skiff line from Xpress Boats and Sea Ark boat builders

Much cheaper to buy, easier to launch, power, pull, pole, troll motor and easier to maintain Take a long look at aluminum when thinking of your new bay boat or skiff purchase this time around as it may be the right choice for you and your skinny piggy bank

Capt George Tunison is a Cape Coral resident fishing guide You can contact him at 239-282-9434 or via email at captgeorget3@aol com season and become a big family ” -- Kelly

“Us as a team, we hang out more and spend time together outside of the field There are no little groups, we're always talking to different people We're a family ” -- Solano

What do you think will make this group successful?

“Our confidence is a lot higher this year for sure We have confidence in the scheme, all of the coaches, and us as players. We've all put in the work trying to get better ” --

Solano

How has the coaching staff pushed you to be your best heading into the year?

“They're great They give me confidence to be a better player ” -- Oge

“It's always been bigger than football with our coaching staff They want to help us be the best possible young men and achieve at the next level ” -- Kelly

Connect with Associate Sports Editor CJ Haddad on Twitter: @haddad cj

Cape Coral Animal Shelter

Sissy and Kaz

Looking for a loving home

Sissy (left) and Kaz (right) are two 5 to 7-year-old bff's awaiting their furever home They are the cutest friends ever and would be very sad if they weren't together, so they are a package deal! Sissy and Kaz get so excited to see their human friends, that they get the zoomies to show how much they missed them One last thing, they are not big fans of tiny humans, so kids over the age of 12 or an adult only home would best suit them

Kitty is a 5 to 7-year-old female who would love to find her furever home Kitty (Miss Kitty to some) gets along with her kitty friends of all ages but particularly enjoys the company of her people She is at the perfect age where she no longer wants to participate in kitten shenanigans, but is more active than those senior cats who like to loaf around all day

If you are interested in meeting any of the animals available for adoption at The Cape Coral Animal Shelter, please visit its website at www capecoralanimal shelter com for more information

The shelter is located at 325 S W 2nd Ave , Cape Coral, and hours of operation are Tuesday and Thursday, noon to 5 p m , and Friday through Sunday, noon to 4 p m

IAFM Youth Wing Strikes Again Aug. 27

The India Association of Fort Myers is kicking off its Youth Wing for 2023-24 with a special bowling event for students in 8th-12th grade

The IAFM Youth Wing Strikes Again will be held Sunday, Aug 27, from 5:30-7:30 p m , at HeadPinz, 14513 Global Parkway, Fort Myers

The cost is $20 per youth which includes bowling shoes with pizza, soda and dessert served Children should be dropped off by 5:20 p m

The deadline to RSVP is Friday, Aug 18 To register or for information, visit https://forms gle/AUMGXr KZ5n2bizmT6

Payment must be received for each child at: h t t p s : / / w w w p a y p a l c o m / donate/?hosted button id= WNV8QU5S3WVSS

Petunias:

From page 17

30 seeds each of the invasive R simplex Following a less active period in winter here in Southwest Florida, the wild petunia becomes revitalized in spring and the cycle of life continues on

Also known as Ruellia c a roliniensis, the plant is low growing with an average height and spread to 2 feet It has a preference for s a n d y , a l k a l i n e s o i l , a n d e x h i b i t s l o v e l y , d e l i c a t e blue/lavender blooms spring through fall Although each bloom lasts but a day, you’ll hardly notice because of the p r o l i f e r a t i o n o f b l o o m s throughout the growing season

Attracting a number of nectar-loving visitors, the wild petunia also serves as h o s t t o t h e C o m m o n Buckeye, Junonia coenia, and White Peacock, Anartia jatrophe, butterflies

Interesting fact about the Ruellia genus: The plants are not true petunias So, to answer the question: When is a petunia not a petunia? When it comes under the Ruellia umbrella.

Join me next time when we will explore another of my favorite wildflowers, the n a t i v e b l u e p o r t e r w e e d ( S t a c h y t a r p h e t a j a m a i c e nsis), not to be confused with its non-native Category II i n v a s i v e c o u n t e r p a r t , S cayennensis Until then Happy gardening!

J a n e t t a F o x i s a L e e C o u n t y M a s t e r G a r d e n e r volunteer and a member of the Garden Club of Cape Coral Visit us at gardenclubofcapecoral com

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