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Birds, Fishing, Outdoors

Reel Time: For the birds

Apr 21, 2026 – Rusty Chinnis
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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January 28, 2026
By Rusty Chinnis

Reel Time: The Secret

Rusty Chinnis explores “the secret” to fly casting.
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January 21, 2026
By Rusty Chinnis

Reel Time: The Price of Inattention

I first wrote an article with a similar title more than four and a half years ago, but I thought it was appropriate to revisit that topic given the constant challenges facing anglers and the waters t…
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January 13, 2026
By Rusty Chinnis
Reel Time: Why Mullet Jump

Reel Time: Why Mullet Jump

While I was sitting by the bay the other day a mullet jumped right in front of me. That’s not unusual if you spend anytime near the water, and it elicited memories of stories I’ve heard over the year…
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January 6, 2026
By Leslie Lake
Mullet fishermen reporting a good season

Mullet fishermen reporting a good season

CORTEZ – Fish house employees and fishermen are calling this mullet season one of the best in recent memory as Cortez fish houses are filling up with mullet brought in by private fishermen.  Two of…
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Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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