FISH board outlines successes, plans

CORTEZ - It's been a year filled with successes and a few challenges for the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage (FISH) as the board...

Officers issuing citations for unregistered boats

CORTEZ - Marine law enforcement agencies have issued more than 20 citations recently for multiple unregistered and derelict vessels moored in the waters just...

Bridge Street Merchants plans monthly street festival

BRADENTON BEACH – The Bridge Street Merchants Association (BSMA) has big plans for the coming year, including monthly street parties on Bridge Street. The new...

Signed palm tree agreement remains elusive

BRADENTON BEACH – A newly-planted coconut palm tree that fell over on Bridge Street last week has raised questions about whether the city obtained...

Captain: Derelict boats looming issue

CORTEZ - Tour boat Capt. Kathe Fannon is questioning why authorities are focusing on the removal of Raymond “Junior” Guthrie’s net camp from the...

Leslie Lake

Sun correspondent Leslie Lake covers the environment and Cortez. Email