Mission and Purpose CMIâs goal is to spread the gospel of Jesus through various, unique ministries and ministers. It serves as a non-profit umbrella organization to assist individual ministries to raise funds to fulfill their callings.
In 1943, the bridge was completed. It was painted gray to help camouflage the bridge in case of enemy attack. Because the bridge was financed with bonds, it was initially operated as a toll bridge. Proceeds were used to help pay off the bonds.In the post war years, traffic was so heavy that the bonds were paid off 11 years early, and the bridge became toll-free in 1954.n 1943, the bridge was completed. It was painted gray to help camouflage the bridge in case of enemy attack. Because the bridge was financed with bonds, it was initially operated as a toll bridge. Proceeds were used to help pay off the bonds.
That bridge was replaced with a concrete bascule bridge in 1968. The bridge became a very popular fishing spot for local residents, and was nicknamed The fishingest bridge in the world. The current bascule bridge opened on November 18, 2012.The current span is 9 feet tall, similar to its predecessor.After its demolition, the previous bridge (the one built in 1968) will be made into an artificial reef at Novak's reef, which is about 3 miles off the coast of Charlotte County.he current span is 9 feet tall, similar to its predecessor. After its demolition, the previous bridge (the one built in 1968) will be made into an artificial reef at Novak's reef, which is about 3 miles off the coast of Charlotte County.