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Across

5. first lady, sought decorating tips in BG – Kennedy
8. built new dock/oil storage at port in 1958 – FPL
9. covers part of south end at old port – Statepark
11. important residential developer/realty – Sunset
13. first to fish Charlotte Harbor – Calusa
14. sport fish that lured anglers worldwide to BG – Tarpon
15. built first school and community center – Crowninshield

Down

1. forever changed BG when built in 1958 – Causeway
2. early commercial fish salted for export – Mullet
3. fertilizer ingredient discovered in 1891 – Phosphate
4. nickname of winter residents – Beachfronters
6. ship sent to begin railroad construction – Mistletoe
7. railroad track converted to this – Bikepath
10. shipped from BG to allied forces in WWII – Ammunition
12. Orange ? Special – train name – Blossom

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