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Birds, Outdoors, Sea turtles

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…

Environment, Outdoors, Reel Time, Water Quality

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…

Outdoors, Sea turtles

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…

Environment, Outdoors, Water Quality

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.

Environment, Fishing, Outdoors, Water Quality

June 22, 2026

By Ernie Vanderwalt

Beach Patrol logs 136 water rescues in three days

Manatee County Beach Patrol rescued 136 beachgoers from dangerous rip currents over a three-day period from June 17 through June 19.

Beach, Outdoors

June 15, 2026

By Rusty Chinnis

Courtesy: It’s only common sense

It’s that time of the year again when schools of tarpon conduct their annual migration and mating ritual off Anna Maria Island beaches.

Fishing, Outdoors

June 10, 2026

By Rusty Chinnis

Game-changing trolling motors

Power-Pole has incorporated the operation of the Power-Pole and the Move PV trolling motor, allowing anglers to control and anchor their boats with one rechargeable controller.

Fishing, Outdoors

June 2, 2026

By Rusty Chinnis