Leslie Lake
July 11, 2022
Leslie Lake covers Bradenton Beach, Cortez, the environment and Anna Maria Elementary School.
August 1, 2022
Pelicans treated for injuries to be tracked
ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Pelicans know where the fish are.
Their quest for the tastiest fish, however, can bring them in contact with some life-threatening consequences as they are often hooked or enta…
July 18, 2022
Hello owls, goodbye rats
BRADENTON BEACH – In the interest of protecting all the animals along the food chain, a local animal rescue organization is urging Island homeowners to consider a natural alternative to the chemical…
July 11, 2022
Green sea turtle released
ANNA MARIA – Five months after an apparent collision with a boat left him with multiple injuries, a rehabilitated green sea turtle nicknamed “Pierre” by Mote Aquarium staff was released back into the…
July 11, 2022
Chief concerned about lifeguard shortage
ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Parking spots at Cortez Beach were nearly filled last Thursday and beachgoers packed the prime areas near the water, but one location remained empty – the lifeguard stand.
The…

















