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Stimart family launches Build Back the Beach project

Dec 2, 2024 – Joe Hendricks
November 21, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Hurricane sand cleaned, returned to beaches

Hurricane sand cleaned, returned to beaches

BRADENTON BEACH – In a large-scale beach restoration project to put back sand pushed across Gulf Drive during recent hurricanes, tons of sand are being cleaned and returned to the beaches at the Coqu…
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November 21, 2024
By Rusty Chinnis

Fall and winter wading

Many anglers think that wade fishing is a warm water activity, but fall and winter wading can produce some fantastic results and gives you many advantages over anglers fishing from a boat. Getting in…
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November 5, 2024
By Rusty Chinnis

Island business owners rebuild, collaborate, rebound

Hurricanes Helene and Milton took a toll on Anna Maria Island businesses, which are showing their resilience in working together to rebuild and reopen to serve their clientele. AMI Outfitters and An…
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October 29, 2024
By Rusty Chinnis

Suncoast Waterkeeper’s Brunch for the Bay

Suncoast Waterkeeper is holding its annual brunch for the bay fundraiser at a different venue this year. Get ready for an inspiring and impactful event featuring a powerhouse lineup of expert spe…
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October 6, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Sea turtle nesting season comes to an end

Sea turtle nesting season comes to an end

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Sea turtle nesting season comes to an early close due to the remaining nests being washed out by Hurricane Helene. “We had eight nests left prior to Hurricane Helene and it’s l…
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September 23, 2024
By Leslie Lake
FWC offers funds for derelict boat removal

FWC offers funds for derelict boat removal

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is rolling out an initiative to assist in the derelict boat removal process for some municipalities. At a September meeting, FWC commissio…
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September 23, 2024
By Rusty Chinnis
Water matters

Water matters

Two years ago, I had the honor of meeting Dr. John Bowden, who was collecting samples in the area for a study of PFAS (forever chemicals) in local waters. Bowden is an associate professor at the Univ…
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September 23, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Educational signs coming to John Chappie Park

Educational signs coming to John Chappie Park

BRADENTON BEACH – Two educational “Wildlife of Anna Maria Island” signs will soon be placed in John Chappie Park. The park, 1400 Gulf Drive N., is across the street from the Bermuda Bay Club condomi…
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September 23, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Former Piney Point owner fined for 2021 dumping

Former Piney Point owner fined for 2021 dumping

ST. PETERSBURG – A federal judge has found HRK Holdings LLC liable for the intentional dumping of wastewater from Piney Point into Tampa Bay in 2021. The discharge from the former phosphate processi…
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September 17, 2024
By Rusty Chinnis
Pitch in at cleanup for cash prizes

Pitch in at cleanup for cash prizes

Suncoast Aqua Ventures is hosting the Eighth Annual Suncoast Reef and Beach Cleanup, which offers a unique opportunity to win money and prizes while having a positive effect on the coastal environmen…
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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