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NEIGHBORHOOD MARINE WATCH Mike Fauci, PIO Member, mmto315@gmail.com
PUNTA GORDA ISLES
NEIGHBORHOOD MARINE
WATCH
VOLUNTEERS WHO SERVE WHILE THE
COMMUNITY SLEEPS
A big welcome back for our seasonal residents. As a reminder, as the
number of boats and equipment on our docks increases, the
opportunities for theft also increase. Protect your property and don’t be
an easy target. Steps to consider are using motion security lighting, not
leaving expensive electronics exposed, and removing fishing equipment
from the boat or dock when not in use. In addition, our Neighborhood
Marine Watch (NMW) will continue to provide on-water nightly
patrols. The highly visible NMW patrol boats serve as a criminal
deterrent, alerting police about any suspicious activity in or about the PGI
canals. The patrols are provided by volunteers, using their own boats
and resources, with no cost to the Civic Association,
City of Punta Gorda or the PGPD.
If you can commit no more than two hours per month, and would like to
give back to the community, NMW needs you. Seasonal residents are
welcome. Contact Bill Guenther at radioman3029@comcast.net, for
more information.
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