Located in the heart of Florida's Gold Coast the City of Pompano Beach is the year round home to 105,000 residents. During season (September through March; Hey, that would include me today!) the number swells to nearly 160,000 as part-time residents from more inclement environments join in for "fun in the sun".
As of December 28, 2007 at 9:00 AM
Steps: 458205
Miles: 195.03
As the name implies (Pompano - a species of in-shore -tropical game fish) the fun includes some of the world's best sport fishing.
The Pompano usually grows to about 6 pounds, the record size is about 8-9 pounds.
This fish is the very similar looking Permit which grow to about 40 pounds and are caught in the same waters as the sporty Pompano.
Pompano Beach looking north toward the Hillsboro Lighthouse
Hillsboro Lighthouse
In 1904 the United States Dept. of Treasury bought 3 acres swamp land at the inlet for the lighthouse. In 1905, the Russell Wheel & Foundry Co. in Detroit, Michigan was awarded the contract for a skeletal 147' lighthouse and Barbier Benard et Turenne, Paris, France, was awarded contract for lens & turning mechanism.
In 1906, the lighthouse was completed in Detroit and was shipped on a barge via Lake Erie, Lake Michigan, Illinois and Mississippi River, Gulf Mexico, and Key West! A very interesting 4,000 Nautical-Mile trip to say the least. The J.H. Gardner Construction Co. of New Orleans cleared the land, laid the foundation and re-assembled and erected the lighthouse.
This lighthouse is still lit and operated today, thanks to The Hillsboro Lighthouse Preservation Society
2 comments:
Suddenly Im craving some fried fish....
I cant believe how far you've walked already. Seems like you *just* started this particular walk!
*waves her pompoms*
Awesome pics!!
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