Out & About
LSCO CSU Marine Auxiliary team members Mark Sytpinski, Andy Wagner and Herb Sweet
Keeping our Waterways Safe
Did You Know? Lee County has approximately 600 miles of shoreline and is ranked third among 67 Florida counties for its number of registered boaters. Because of our popular waterways, Lee County Sheriff’s Office partners with agencies and residential communities to keep our waters safe. Recently, Shell Point forged a partnership that provides the LCSO Civilian Support Unit Marine Auxiliary team with boat dockage at the Shell Point Marina. “A relationship with our community is incredibly important as it is essential to our operation. The opportunity to dock one of our CSU boats at Shell Point will allow our Marine Auxiliary team to quickly reach our Marine Unit and assist with patrolling and support,” said LCSO Sheriff Carmine Marceno. “The safety of our citizens and visitors will always come first, and we will do everything we can to ensure it.” Shell Point President Martin Schappell added, “We welcome LCSO’s Civilian Support Unit Marine Auxiliary team, knowing their presence will encourage mindfulness of the wake zone, protect our seawall and marina, and help foster an overall sense of safety in the area.” Bonus “Did You Know?”: Two Shell Point residents serve as LCSO Civilian Support Unit volunteers: Terry Hall (Nautilus) on bike, and Ian Rankin (Lucina) in a patrol vehicle. Interested in volunteering? Contact the LCSO Civilian Support Unit at (239) 477-1422 or CSU@sheriffleefl.org.
Quite the Catch! Resident George Bundschu (Oakmont) fishes locally several times a week, and keeping his 22-foot Scout bay boat Georgie Girl at the Shell Point Marina offers easy access to the Gulf of Mexico. Recently, with the assistance of Bob Tanis (Sundial) on the gaff, he landed a 39-inch Cobia. “He was feisty!” said George. They also caught and released Permit fish. He and Bob are both members of the Shell Point Fishing Club, which meets at 1:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at The Cove in The Estuary.
Bob Tanis (Sundial) George Bundschu (Oakmont) 44
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