Sea turtle struck, killed by vehicle

BRADENTON BEACH – Likely disoriented by streetlights on Gulf Drive, a loggerhead sea turtle that had just nested wandered onto the road and was...

Loggerhead, least tern nests weather heavy rains

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Both loggerhead sea turtle and least tern nests fared well during last week’s heavy rains, according to Anna Maria Island...

Sea Turtle Conservancy to release turtle

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The Sea Turtle Conservancy plans to release a satellite-tagged loggerhead sea turtle after it nests on Anna Maria Island as...

Tingley Library to be tented for termites

BRADENTON BEACH – Commissioners approved termite tenting at Tingley Memorial Library on June 6. “We have to tent,” said Bradenton Beach Police Chief John Cosby,...

Coast Guard investigates tour boat striking bridge

LONGBOAT PASS – What began as a leisurely sunset boat ride turned into a frightening experience for a family of tourists on June 9. In...

Leslie Lake

Sun correspondent Leslie Lake covers the environment and Cortez. Email