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Derelict boats concern Palma Sola Bay residents and boaters
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Derelict boats concern Palma Sola Bay residents and boaters

Jan 2, 2026 – Leslie Lake
July 1, 2024
By Leslie Lake
FWC offers free program to remove at-risk vessels

FWC offers free program to remove at-risk vessels

CORTEZ – Before an unwanted boat reaches the condition of the abandoned, partially-sunken vessels littering the waters south of the Cortez Bridge, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissio…
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June 17, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Coast Guard investigates tour boat striking bridge

Coast Guard investigates tour boat striking bridge

LONGBOAT PASS – What began as a leisurely sunset boat ride turned into a frightening experience for a family of tourists on June 9. In a lengthy Facebook post, Georgia resident Stephanie Bridges wro…
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May 21, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Officers issuing citations for unregistered boats

Officers issuing citations for unregistered boats

CORTEZ – Marine law enforcement agencies have issued more than 20 citations recently for multiple unregistered and derelict vessels moored in the waters just south of the Cortez Bridge. “The Manatee…
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May 21, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Safety the focus of National Safe Boating Week

Safety the focus of National Safe Boating Week

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – From May 18-24, National Safe Boating Week is a reminder about the importance of being a safe boater. Anna Maria resident David Haddox is a past commander of the Anna Maria Isl…
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May 13, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Captain: Derelict boats looming issue

Captain: Derelict boats looming issue

CORTEZ – Tour boat Capt. Kathe Fannon is questioning why authorities are focusing on the removal of Raymond “Junior” Guthrie’s net camp from the waters off Cortez while ignoring more than 20 derelict…
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September 21, 2013
By Cindy Lane
Regina marker

Explore the Regina

BRADENTON BEACH – While visiting Anna Maria Island, divers may want to visit the wreck of the Regina, a state underwater archaeological preserve, marked by buoys off the 800 block of Bradenton Beach…
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