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Reel Time: Fall is in the air

Oct 6, 2026 – Rusty Chinnis
September 8, 2026
By Rusty Chinnis

The Under the Sea Lagoon Experience

Anglers who fish the waters surrounding the Suncoast experience a magical world even if they never get their faces wet. The gin-clear waters they scout are a window into an enchanting realm where tar…
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September 6, 2026
By Ernie Vanderwalt

Salty Dawg: The thin line

The Salty Dawg contemplates his recent encounters.
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September 1, 2026
By Rusty Chinnis

The Sportsman Swap is back

The Manatee Fish and Game Association is bringing back its popular Sportsman Swap on Saturday, Sept. 19.
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August 30, 2026
By Ernie Vanderwalt

Salty Dawg: The opinion of otters

How much is the opinion of others (and otters) worth to you?
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August 25, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Residents express concerns about sea turtle safety

BRADENTON BEACH – Residents voiced concerns to the city commission about turtle safety and asked the commission to do more to protect sea turtles from artificial lighting.  During the public…
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August 25, 2026
By Rusty Chinnis

Suncoast Fly Fishers hosting ladies fly fishing tournament

Suncoast Fly Fishers will host its Third Annual Ladies Fly Fishing Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 12.
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August 23, 2026
By Ernie Vanderwalt

Remember the Sandbar

The Salty Dawg helped a friend overcome her fear of swimming the Gulf.
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August 18, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Palma Sola Bay doesn’t meet state bacteria standards

FDEP has confirmed that Palma Sola Bay fails state bacteria standards and might require a plan to reduce pollution.
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August 18, 2026
By Rusty Chinnis

Beat the summer heat

The summer heat of August and September is always a challenge for local anglers. This year’s frequent heat domes have made fishing even more difficult.
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August 18, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Turtle Watch reports fatal hatchling disorientations

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Fifty-five loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings were found dead on Gulf Drive on Wednesday night, Aug. 12. The following day, the Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monit…
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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