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Akumal No Fishing Zone

June 17, 2014 0

Many of you have received a mailing from David Poor explaining the movement to create the Akumal No Fishing Zone. The purpose of the Akumal No Fishing Zone is to promote recovery of the coral reef and its fish population. The area designated runs from Yal Ku Lagoon to the southern edge [……]

If I can do it … you can! – Gabriel Najera

June 9, 2014 0

“If I can do it…. you can” was heard throughout Akumal the end of May . Gabriel Najara not only came to Akumal Bay for water activities with his family, he also touched many hearts and spirits of the community sharing his remarkable stories and outlook on life. You see, Gabriel [……]

World Cup – in Akumal!

June 8, 2014 0

¡¡¡12 June 12!!! World Cup – in Akumal! Well, sorta! Tequilaville will have TV coverage of games and special munchings. Besides snacks, there will be free hot dogs!!! (limit 2) and $25peso beer. Monies from the beer profits will be used to buy [……]

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World Environment Day in Akumal

June 8, 2014 0

World Environment Day in Akumal was celebrated by CEA announcing new staff and a new direction for the organization. CEA will be involved in celebrating our environment EVERY day! There are new employees and a new director. Turtle season is well under way here in Akumal. CEA has announced a nest count and information on volunteer [……]

Akumal Library Summer Program

June 8, 2014 0

Sherwood Anders has mailed info about the Akumal Library Summer Program, which runs from July 21st through August 14th. This four week program, called Express Yourself! will include lessons in photography, art, yoga, storytelling, literacy, reading, and more. Between 50 and 60 children are expected to participate. The summer program supplements Hekab [……]

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From CEA Board

June 6, 2014 0

June 6, 2014 To the Akumal Community: We greatly appreciate and applaud the work Paul has done over the past 10 years. We recognize that he is passionate about the environment and we sincerely appreciate his dedication and hard work. We are sorry to see [……]

May Comings and Goings

June 4, 2014 0

In Town – Karen and Larry Kantor Beryl and Suzanne Van Lierop Gabriel Najera Dean and Allison Keegan Kim Christensen Cinzea, Fabrizio and Juilia Liz Conover David and Nancy Poor Bruce and Sue Pumphrie Jm and Jackie Power Goings – Carly Flores – Mexico City and Iowa Rozanne Quiterro – [……]

Akumal Lionfish Tournament

June 4, 2014 0

The First Annual Akumal Lionfish Tournament-“Torne de Pez Léon” was a wonderful event — with astonishing results! The participants went out many times during the day to attempt to be the winners-but everyone was a winner as 130 Lionfish of all sizes were taken off our reefs. One local team [……]

Wine and Food Festival 2015 – Lunita Restaurant

May 31, 2014 0

Lunita Restaurant and its Chef Christian Reyes have been accepted as participants in the prestigious WINE and FOOD FESTIVAL 2015 created by David Amar and sponsored primarily by American Express. ¡¡Wow!! Akumal, long the scene for excitement, innovation, and a “wow” factor has another coup to celebrate. With a dash [……]

June Dates to Remember

May 31, 2014 0

1 Wally Koenst 3 Nash Cost-Knod 4 Betty McElhatten 4 Sharon Goby 4 Kai White-Brown 4 Elle Jolie DeAngelis 5 Paige Wright 8 Harry Bittner 10 Salvador 11 Kathy Sonheim 12 June Sloan 13 Richard Mazzola 14 Ellen [……]