Growing least tern colony vulnerable to fireworks

Leslie Lake - July 1, 2024

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring and Audubon Florida remind beachgoers to avoid disturbing nesting shorebirds with fireworks. Setting...

Pier team discusses Bridge Street improvements

Leslie Lake - July 1, 2024

BRADENTON BEACH – A monthly pier team meeting on June 26 at city hall covered a host of topics including feedback about the Gulf...

Hot Dog Guy coming to Jewfish Key sandbar

Leslie Lake - June 28, 2024

JEWFISH KEY – The sandbar off Jewfish Key, a popular spot for weekend boaters to drop anchor, now has a floating food service option...

Public access project at FISH Preserve begins in July

Leslie Lake - June 25, 2024

CORTEZ – The Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage (FISH) board unanimously approved a proposal by Allen Garner to complete a public accessibility project at...

City commissioners question paid parking contract

Leslie Lake - June 25, 2024

BRADENTON BEACH – City commissioners took issue with multiple provisions of a proposed parking lot management contract between the city and Shawn Kaleta-owned Beach...

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Leslie Lake

Sun correspondent Leslie Lake covers the environment and Cortez. Email