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Shorebird nesting season coming to a close

Aug 11, 2026 – Leslie Lake
July 24, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Tropical Storm Bertha impacted 189 turtle nests

Heavy surf from the Gulf and strong winds from Tropical Storm Bertha impacted 189 sea turtle nests on Anna Maria Island.
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July 21, 2026
By Ernie Vanderwalt

Salty Dawg: Wade In

Most people meet Anna Maria Island the same way: They pull off Gulf Drive, kick off their sandals and walk down to the shore, sand so sugary and white. They stand there a minute. Maybe snap a photo a…
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July 21, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Where’s Krysta

As of Sunday, July 19, Krysta, a female loggerhead sea turtle, had traveled 369 miles since she was satellite-tagged and released on June 29 after nesting on Coquina Beach. She will participate in th…
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July 21, 2026
By Rusty Chinnis

Voting and the future of fishing

There’s a direct link between how politicans vote and how their votes reveal whose interests are served.
July 15, 2026
By Ernie Vanderwalt

Lightning detection system protects county beaches

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The Thor Guard lightning detection systems at Manatee County beaches on Anna Maria Island can predict a lightning strike up to 20 minutes before it happens, giving lifeguards time…
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July 14, 2026
By Rusty Chinnis

The politics of fishing

Political decisions made now will impact anglers in the future.
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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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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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