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Scallopalooza 2026: “Taking Action to Preserve Our Bay”

Feb 18, 2026 – Rusty Chinnis
December 30, 2025
By Rusty Chinnis
Resolutions that bear fruit

Resolutions that bear fruit

New Year’s resolutions are an annual ritual that goes back over 4,000 years. The earli­est known resolutions come from the ancient Babylonians. During their Akitu New Year festival (held in March), p…
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December 16, 2025
By Rusty Chinnis

Reel Time: We protect what we love

Several years ago, I remember watching a tribute to the late John Lewis, the Black American politician and civil-rights leader. Lewis encouraged people to speak up and act when they see wrongs that n…
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November 18, 2025
By Leslie Lake

Suncoast Waterkeeper director has concerns about Palma Sola Bay water quality

BRADENTON – Dr. Abbey Tyrna, executive director of Suncoast Waterkeeper (SCWK), spoke to the Palma Sola Scenic Highway committee on Nov. 12 about the water quality in Palma Sola Bay. Tyrna presented…
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October 21, 2025
By Rusty Chinnis
Join water warriors for an inspiring brunch

Join water warriors for an inspiring brunch

Suncoast Waterkeeper’s (SCWK) annual fundraising event, Brunch for The Bay, is coming to the Sarasota Yacht Club on Sunday, Nov. 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Don’t miss this opportunity to support SCWK’s…
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October 14, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Water quality tests in bay require further evaluation

Water quality tests in bay require further evaluation

PALMA SOLA BAY – The month-long pause in horseback riding in Palma Sola Bay and along its north­ern shoreline ended on Oct. 6 and the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program (SBEP) has released the results of i…
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October 9, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Trails, bridges being completed at FISH Preserve

Trails, bridges being completed at FISH Preserve

Trails and bridges to connect the east and west sides of the FISH (Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage) Preserve are nearing completion. Land­scape architect Allen Garner, who completed much of…
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October 6, 2025
By Rusty Chinnis
Volunteers clean up Egmont Key

Volunteers clean up Egmont Key

Egmont Key, located just north of Anna Maria at the mouth of Tampa Bay, has a rich and diverse history. For centuries, it was a landmark for native peoples and Spanish explorers on Florida’s Gulf coa…
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September 8, 2025
By Rusty Chinnis
Manatee County joins SB 180 lawsuit

Manatee County joins SB 180 lawsuit

If you don’t know about Senate Bill 180 and its implications to anglers who fish Sarasota Bay and Anna Maria Sound, let me explain. The bill prohibits counties and municipalities (including Manatee C…
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September 4, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Jason Stock remembered for his love of family, fishing, the environment

Jason Stock remembered for his love of family, fishing, the environment

BRADENTON – Jason Stock, who passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 29, is being remembered by the fishing community and many friends for his legacy as a well-respected charter fishing captain, a loving fa…
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September 1, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Suncoast Waterkeeper reports heavy toll on mangroves from 2024 hurricanes

Suncoast Waterkeeper reports heavy toll on mangroves from 2024 hurricanes

The 2024 hurricane season took a heavy toll on mangroves across Sarasota and Manatee counties, according to the data from Suncoast Waterkeeper’s second year of the Mangrove Rangers program. “One of…
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