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Historical highlights - The Out (Family) Islands
Introduction: The archipelago of The Bahamas comprises about 700 islands, cays and rocks, stretching some 500 miles south-easterly from just off Florida in the north to Cape Haitien in the south. New Providence Island which contains Nassau, the capital city of The Bahamas, is the most populous island. Out from New Providence, are the Out (or Family) Islands which are scattered over the blue-green waters of the Atlantic. The Out Islands in the late 19th and early 20th centuries: In the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, the majority of the population of The Bahamas lived on the Out Islands. These islands were isolated and more rural in character than New Providence, although at this time much of New Providence was under agricultural cultivation. The most populous islands outside of New Providence in 1891 were Eleuthera (7358), Cat Island (5244)and Andros (4589).
Small Hope Bay Lodge
The Small Hope Bay Lodge in Andros Island, Bahamas is not your typical Bahamas hotel. Opened in 1960, it was the first dive-dedicated resort in the Bahamas, and for the past 46 years it has remained under the ownership of the same family, ensuring a legacy of top-quality service and attention to customer satisfaction.The Andros Barrier Reef is the third longest and one of the most unexplored reef systems in the world, and no one knows it better than Small Hope Bay Lodge. With over 60 dive sites in its dive schedule, the staff is able to tailor an experience to your personal desires and needs. Free lessons are even offered for beginners.
For snorkelers, Small Hope offers daily boat trips to the reef, visiting different sites each day at depths ranging from 10-20 feet.
Marion County Arraignments
MARION - Twelve people were arraigned before Judge William Finnegan in the Marion County Common Pleas Court Monday. Each entered a plea of not guilty and have an initial attorney conference scheduled for 1 p.m. Nov. 14.Kevin Eugene Swearingen, 37, 3280 County Road 9, Galion, was arraigned on two fourth-degree felony counts of operating a vehicle under the influence, a third-degree felony count of tampering with evidence, a first-degree misdemeanor count of driving under financial responsibility law suspension and a first-degree misdemeanor count of driving under an OVI suspension. Bond was set at $10,000. He remains in custody at the Multi-County Correction Center.
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