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May 21, 2024 – Leslie Lake
May 13, 2024
By Leslie Lake

Water quality advisory in effect at Palma Sola

PALMA SOLA – The Florida Department of Health in Manatee County (DOH-Manatee) has issued a water quality advisory for Palma Sola South due to high bacteria levels. Tests on May 6 and 8 indicate th…
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May 7, 2024
By Rusty Chinnis
Egmont, Passage keys prove enchanting

Egmont, Passage keys prove enchanting

Extending approximately 5 miles from Anna Maria Island to St. Petersburg, the mouth of Tampa Bay is fronted by the barrier islands of Egmont Key and Passage Key. The surrounding waters are beautiful…
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April 30, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Diorama depicts mullet netting methods

Diorama depicts mullet netting methods

CORTEZ – A refurbished diorama depicting now-defunct mullet netting techniques used by early Cortez fishermen was unveiled at the Cortez Cultural Center’s environmental learning event on April 20. “…
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April 30, 2024
By Rusty Chinnis

Tarpon Primer: Part two

Although tarpon can be one of the most exciting gamefish to engage, they are also one of the most demanding and exhausting. It’s not uncommon to hear stories of epic two-hour-plus battles, which are…
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April 30, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Stone crab season closes

Stone crab season closes

Fresh stone crabs will be available just a little while longer as the harvesting season is about to end. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), stone crab season c…
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April 29, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Turtle Watch volunteers find season’s first sea turtle nest

Turtle Watch volunteers find season’s first sea turtle nest

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Volunteers with Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring have found and marked the first loggerhead sea turtle nest of the season on the Island. “We are excited to…
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April 22, 2024
By Rusty Chinnis
Tarpon primer: Part One

Tarpon primer: Part One

Tarpon season is one of the most anticipated times of the year in local waters. While I’ve encountered tarpon occasionally most every month of the year, April through July is the time ardent anglers…
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April 15, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Sea turtle nesting season begins

Sea turtle nesting season begins

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The traditional May 1 start of the sea turtle nesting season is now April 15, according to Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring, whose volunteers began monitori…
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April 15, 2024
By Rusty Chinnis

Get to know Suncoast Aqua Ventures

Over the years, I’ve had the honor and pleasure of getting to know and work with many passionate and action-oriented citizens on the Suncoast, people who turn their concerns into accomplishments…
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April 8, 2024
By Rusty Chinnis
Rotary, Ringling team up for ecological film series

Rotary, Ringling team up for ecological film series

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key is nearing completion of a short documentary film series created in collaboration with Ringling College of Art and Design’s film department. Partners include the Rotar…
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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