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Salty Dawg: Wade In

Jul 21, 2026 – Ernie Vanderwalt
July 7, 2026
By Leslie Lake

First of two beach renourishment projects starts soon 

To recover from sand loss on local beaches due to multiple hurricanes, two beach renourishment projects are scheduled for this year.
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July 7, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Suncoast Waterkeeper offering free PFAS water testing

Suncoast Waterkeeper seeks up to 100 volunteers to submit water samples to be tested for harmful PFAS chemical compounds. 
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July 7, 2026
By Ernie Vanderwalt

Manatee County lifeguards stress vigilance during busy summer months

Lifeguards with the Manatee County Beach Patrol watch over 11 lifeguard towers spanning Manatee Beach, Cortez Beach and Coquina Beach. 
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July 6, 2026
By Rusty Chinnis

Dog days of summer arrive early

This is an article that I would have written in mid-August when the “dog days” of summer normally set in. This season has been marked by two “anomalies”: a drought for the whole season and unusually…
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June 30, 2026
By Ernie Vanderwalt

Krysta released for Tour de Turtles

A loggerhead sea turtle named Krysta slipped into the Gulf at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach on Monday morning, June 29.
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June 30, 2026
By Ernie Vanderwalt

Every nest counts for AMI Turtle Watch

AMI Turtle Watch patrols the Anna Maria Island beaches daily to help protect nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings.
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June 30, 2026
By Rusty Chinnis

Anatomy of a healthy Florida stormwater pond

In last week’s column, we discussed the importance of managing stormwater and its effect on water quality and fishing in coastal waters.  In our watershed, we manage stormwater runoff with po…
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June 27, 2026
By Ernie Vanderwalt

Sea turtle to be released and tracked during Tour de Turtles

On the morning of Monday, June 29, or Tuesday, June 30, at approximately 8 a.m., a nesting sea turtle fitted with a satellite-monitored transmitter will be released into the Gulf on an Anna Maria Isl…
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June 22, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Volunteers needed for Trash Tri-Fecta cleanup events

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Suncoast Aqua Ventures needs volunteers for the Trash Tri-Fecta cleanup event taking place at two locations on Saturday, June 27, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The cleanup efforts…
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June 22, 2026
By Rusty Chinnis

Stormwater management benefits local fisheries 

Every angler who fishes the waters surrounding Anna Maria Island, including Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay and the Gulf, depends on clean, healthy water to support the fish they pursue. 
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Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting