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The politics of fishing

Jul 14, 2026 – Rusty Chinnis
May 26, 2026
By Rusty Chinnis

Reel Time: Profiles in Conservation

Columnist Rusty Chinnis plans to profile individuals, leaders and organizations that help protect the area’s natural resources.
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May 19, 2026
By Rusty Chinnis

A salute to “Captain” Hunter Brown

I first met “Captain” Hunter Brown at Eldred’s Marina, at the foot of the Boca Grande Causeway after a day of tarpon fishing.  I had been poling a Charlotte Harbor flat with my good friend Mi…
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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 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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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 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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February 18, 2026
By Rusty Chinnis

Scallopalooza 2026: “Taking Action to Preserve Our Bay”

On Saturday night, March 7, Sarasota Bay Watch will hold its 16th annual major fundraising event, Scallopalooza. This year’s theme is “Taking Action to Preserve Our Bay.” Scallopalooza is an annu…
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February 4, 2026
By Rusty Chinnis

The Cruise Port: A Cautionary Tale

By now, most of you are probably aware of the proposed cruise port that would be adjacent to Rattlesnake Key and the Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve. This port, as it is envisioned, would handle the n…
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January 29, 2026
By Leslie Lake

“It Takes a Village” initiative connects Cortez’s working waterfront, Sarasota Bay

The Cortez Village Historical Society, the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program and the Florida Maritime Museum are launching the “It Takes a Village” initiative on Saturday, Jan. 31.
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January 28, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Friends of the Pelicans founder outlines hazards to brown pelicans

HOLMES BEACH – More than 70 people attended a Jan. 22 presentation by Friends of the Pelicans Inc. founder Jeanette Edwards. The presentation was given at the Island Branch Library and those who a…
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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