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Feb 11, 2025 – Rusty Chinnis
January 21, 2025
By Rusty Chinnis

Fly casting fundamentals explained

I’ve heard anglers say, “It’s just like riding a bike.” That’s true in the sense that it’s a learning experience that has to be practiced to be mastered. When we learned to ride a bike we often forge…
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January 14, 2025
By Leslie Lake
FISH Preserve being restored following hurricanes

FISH Preserve being restored following hurricanes

CORTEZ – The recent hurricanes took their toll on the 98-acre FISH (Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage) Preserve. Allen Garner, a retired landscape architect who has been working on the preser…
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January 14, 2025
By Rusty Chinnis

Fly casting for beginners

Fly casting and fly fishing are lifelong learning experiences that you can participate in whether you’re 9 or 90. They will introduce you to a whole new way of approaching fishing and a cadre of enth…
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January 8, 2025
By Rusty Chinnis
Winter sight fishing

Winter sight fishing

Sight fishing is my favorite way to target fish since I like to see the whites of their eyes. Last week I was reminded of how rewarding this method can be. While fishing Sarasota Bay with my friend…
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January 8, 2025
By Leslie Lake
AMI Christmas Bird Count reveals some surprises

AMI Christmas Bird Count reveals some surprises

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The 125th Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count on Anna Maria Island was completed on Dec. 29 and counters found a few surprises. “We were interested in what impact the hurricanes…
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January 1, 2025
By Rusty Chinnis
Using a Power-Pole

Using a Power-Pole

I have a confession to make. When I first saw a boat with the novel (at the time) Power-Pole, I remember thinking, “That will never get off the ground.” Boy, was I wrong. Not only are these mechanica…
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December 31, 2024
By SUN contributor
Fishermen report slow mullet season

Fishermen report slow mullet season

CORTEZ – With peak mullet season winding down, local fishermen hoping to cash in by selling their catches at the fish houses are reporting a lesser harvest than in recent years. “We’ve had one good…
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December 24, 2024
By Rusty Chinnis
New Year’s resolution: Vote water

New Years Resolution: Vote Water

I’ve reported frequently about concerns for our coastal waters in Manatee County and beyond. Loss of seagrass, lyngbya blooms, sewage releases, more frequent and stronger hurricanes and hundred-year…
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December 19, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Wildlife Inc. co-founders hope to re-open soon

Wildlife Inc. co-founders hope to re-open soon

BRADENTON BEACH – Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center Inc. co-founders Gail and Ed Straight are working toward rebuilding not only their hurricane-damaged home, but restoring the non-profit…
December 17, 2024
By Rusty Chinnis
Marine debris cleanup successful

Marine debris cleanup successful

On Dec. 14, Suncoast Waterkeeper, Suncoast Aqua Ventures, the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, the Tampa Bay Estuary Program, Tampa Bay Waterkeeper, the Organized Fishermen of Florida and Sarasota Bay W…
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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