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A salute to “Captain” Hunter Brown

May 19, 2026 – Rusty Chinnis
April 29, 2026
By Rusty Chinnis

Jim Costa Memorial Bowlees Creek Cleanup is May 9

On Saturday, May 9, Suncoast Aqua Ventures will sponsor the Jim Costa Memorial Bowlees Creek Cleanup from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bahia Mar West Marina at 6918 14th Street West in Bradenton.  The even…
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April 22, 2026
By SUN contributor

Sea Turtle patrols start on Anna Maria Island

AMI Turtle Watch has begun patrolling the Island beaches and turtles nests have already been located before the May 1 nesting season officially begins.
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April 21, 2026
By Rusty Chinnis

Reel Time: For the birds

Baitfish are once again invading coastal waters, so it’s time to remind anglers about the importance and protection of seabirds. Knowledgeable anglers know how valuable seabirds are, and all anglers…
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April 15, 2026
By Rusty Chinnis

Reel Time: Sister Keys Cleanup 2026

Suncoast Waterkeeper teamed up with Sarasota Bay Watch on Sunday, April 12, to conduct their 17th Annual Sister Keys Cleanup.
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April 7, 2026
By Rusty Chinnis

Rotary Club hosting Reel for Rotary fishing tournament

Contestants and sponsors are still needed for the Reel for Rotary fishing tournament hosted by the Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island.
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March 31, 2026
By Rusty Chinnis

Planning a successful fishing adventure

The transition from spring to summer is a time when many anglers start planning fishing trips and good planning pays dividends in catching fish and the overall experience.
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March 25, 2026
By Rusty Chinnis

Mangrove Coast Fly Fishers host fly-casting clinic

The Mangrove Coast Fly Fishers club sponsored a free fly-casting clinic that attracted nearly 30 participants.
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March 18, 2026
By Rusty Chinnis

Reel Time: Remembering Captain Zach

Captain Zach Zacharias was a staunch lover and defender of fishing and the habitat that supported it. 
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March 10, 2026
By Rusty Chinnis

Reel Time on The Road: Fishing the Chass

Locally, we’re blessed with an amazing fishery and a natural world that supports it. As good as the fishing can be close by, every angler has an urge to experience someplace that’s unique, less crowd…
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March 3, 2026
By Rusty Chinnis

On the Cusp: legislative action needed

As of March 3, the Florida House of Representives had not adopted legislation to help fix the problems created by Senate Bill 180 in 2025.
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Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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