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Reel Time: Profiles in Conservation

May 26, 2026 – Rusty Chinnis
April 7, 2026
By Rusty Chinnis

Rotary Club hosting Reel for Rotary fishing tournament

Contestants and sponsors are still needed for the Reel for Rotary fishing tournament hosted by the Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island.
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March 31, 2026
By Rusty Chinnis

Planning a successful fishing adventure

The transition from spring to summer is a time when many anglers start planning fishing trips and good planning pays dividends in catching fish and the overall experience.
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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 10, 2026
By Rusty Chinnis

Reel Time on The Road: Fishing the Chass

Locally, we’re blessed with an amazing fishery and a natural world that supports it. As good as the fishing can be close by, every angler has an urge to experience someplace that’s unique, less crowd…
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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 24, 2026
By Rusty Chinnis

The Waterman 2026: Fishing for a purpose

The annual Waterman Fly Fishing Tournament was held Friday and Saturday, Feb. 20 and 21.
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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 10, 2026
By Rusty Chinnis

Reel Time: Think like a fish

Fishermen are forever trying to divine the secrets of fish behavior in an attempt to fool them into taking our submissions of fur and feather, lures in a kaleidoscope of shapes and colors or live off…
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February 6, 2026
By SUN contributor

February fishing presents weather challenges

Trout and redfish should be good shallow water options this month. You may also find trout along with blues, Spanish mackerel, pompano and flounder on deep grass flats.
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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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Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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