Dolphin Tale Helps Fund Aquarium Expansion

An attorney by profession, Gary Fernald also serves as treasurer of the Island Estates Civic Association. In this role, Gary Fernald follows the financial aspects of local projects such as the CMA aquarium expansion.

Featured in the Hollywood hit films Dolphin Tale 1 and Tale 2, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium provides key rescue and rehabilitation efforts for marine animals. Dolphin Tale follows the true story of Winter, a dolphin who lost her tail and the boy who urged scientists to develop a prosthetic appendage. Inspiring to people with and without physical challenges, the movie sparked a sequel in 2014.

Thanks to the public attention that these movies have inspired, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) has drawn even more resources but also more visitors than ever before. The Aquarium has responded to the public’s generous support with plans to build a new downtown facility with a visitors center and educational facilities. The project aims to maximize cost efficiency while emphasizing the Aquarium’s rescue work. The Aquarium’s island location remains open during construction planning and offers trolley and boat services for visitor convenience.

Island Estates Civic Association Membership

A Florida attorney, Gary Fernald has practiced in the Clearwater area for more than two decades. In his spare time, Gary Fernald works on pro bono cases and serves as treasurer for Island Estates Civic Association.

Established in 1962, the Island Estates Civic Association aims to preserve the quality experience and lifestyle of its communities in the Clearwater area. Governed by a board of volunteers, the association is responsible for maintaining the communities’ security, educating residents about news and activities that affect their homes, and addressing community concerns.

To become a member of the Island Estates Civic Association, individuals and businesses must complete a membership application, which can be downloaded and printed at http://www.myislandestates.org. After completing the application, it should be mailed to Island Estates Civic Association, 140 Island Way, Box 239, Clearwater, FL 33767, along with a check for $50 to fulfill the personal annual membership fee. Business membership dues are $60 each year. If the preference is to pay using a credit card, a credit transaction can be completed online.

Gary Fernald visits Park City, Utah

While visiting Park City I was able eat at the local restaurants and they were outstanding.  I did not have a bad meals there.  The Mustang restaurant was my favorite.   

The most fun I had was fly fishing. I hired a guide who put me right on the fish.  Didn’t keep any but caught alot.