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Sewage discharges continue in Bradenton
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Sewage discharges continue in Bradenton

Dec 2, 2024 – Joe Hendricks
February 27, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Feds issue approval for mangrove removal

Feds issue approval for mangrove removal

ANNA MARIA – Despite attempts by neighbors to put a stop to mangrove removal at a Gull Drive home under construction, the developer received final approval on Feb. 16 to remove mangroves and construc…
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January 29, 2024
By Leslie Lake

Captains for Clean Water invites community to join cause

ANNA MARIA – In an uphill battle against corporate interests to maintain healthy water quality, Capt. Chris Wittman said mobilized individuals can make a big difference. Wittman, co-founder of Capta…
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January 16, 2024
By Leslie Lake
FDEP: Mangrove removal requires additional approval

FDEP: Mangrove removal requires additional approval

ANNA MARIA – When contractors Mason Martin LLC removed 67 feet of mangroves at a canal-front home on Dec. 12, they did so without all of the required approval, according to the Florida Department of…
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January 9, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Mangrove removal investigated, paused

Mangrove removal investigated, paused

Recent mangrove removal at 111 Gull Drive in Anna Maria, above, appears to comply with a Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) permit exemption allowing a 116-foot seawall to be built…
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December 23, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Year in review: Environment

Year in review: Environment

MANGROVE VIOLATIONS In January, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection levied an $8,500 fine for improper mangrove trimming and debris removal activities that occurred at Carlos Beruff’s…
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December 22, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Mangrove removal triggers scrutiny

Mangrove removal triggers scrutiny

ANNA MARIA – A company identified by Mayor Dan Murphy in a Dec. 18 email as the contractor at a residential construction site where mangroves were removed was not the responsible party, he told The S…
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December 19, 2023
By Rusty Chinnis
The value of mangroves

Reel Time: The value of mangroves

Anglers know the value of the mangrove forests to provide habitat, food and protection for the snook, redfish, sheepshead and other species they pursue. For those who don’t fish but enjoy eating fish…
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December 19, 2023
By Leslie Lake
New way to report mangrove violations

New way to report mangrove violations

SARASOTA – Environmental advocacy organization Suncoast Waterkeeper has a new program for citizens to report potential mangrove trimming violations. Altering mangroves without a permit and excessi…
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December 13, 2023
By Rusty Chinnis
EcoSummit an enduring success

EcoSummit an enduring success

I hope you had the opportunity to attend the 2023 EcoSummit in Sarasota this past week. In case you missed it, I wanted to share some of the excellent presentations that were given and provide you wi…
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November 7, 2023
By Leslie Lake

More than $3.5 million approved for manatees, red tide research

WASHINGTON – Federal funding is coming to Florida to support two environmental initiatives critical to the state – the protection of manatees and harmful algal bloom research. A press release from C…
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