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Holiday beachgoers disturb turtle nests
Outdoors, Sea turtles

Holiday beachgoers disturb turtle nests

Jul 11, 2023 – Leslie Lake
June 26, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Fireworks pose danger to wildlife

Fireworks pose danger to wildlife

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – While it’s common knowledge that house pets are easily spooked by fireworks, local animal advocates remind people about the disruption to wildlife from loud and light-filled Fourt…
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June 21, 2023
By Rusty Chinnis

Suncoast Waterkeeper opposes fish farm

In a press release last week, Suncoast Waterkeeper and a coalition of ocean advocates announced their opposition to what they called a bait-and-switch permit application for the Velella Epsilon indus…
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June 12, 2023
By Rusty Chinnis

Bigfoot Snook Tournament coming in July

The Fifth Annual Bigfoot Snook Tournament is coming soon to a beach near you. The tournament was the brainchild of Compound Board Shop owner Jacob Shields. “My idea was to help level the tournamen…
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June 12, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Avoid disturbing sea turtles, nests

Avoid disturbing sea turtles, nests

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – It’s been a good week for sea turtles as nest numbers continue to climb, according to Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring Executive Director Kristen Mazzarella…
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June 12, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Environmental groups warn against releasing balloons

Environmental groups warn against releasing balloons

MANATEE COUNTY – What goes up must come down, but in the release of celebratory helium-filled balloons, it’s the coming down that creates problems. In addition to adding trash to the waters, defla…
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June 5, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Loggerheads released after recovering from red tide

Loggerheads released after recovering from red tide

ANNA MARIA – In a cooperative effort between Mote Marine Laboratory and The Florida Aquarium, two loggerhead sea turtles were released at Bayfront Park on May 30 after months of care and rehabilitati…
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June 5, 2023
By Rusty Chinnis

Reel Time: Capture the moment

The world of photography has evolved with amazing speed over the last two decades and anglers have never had an easier time recording memories made on the water. Whether you’re capturing a reminder o…
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May 29, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
National Safe Boating Week raises awareness

National Safe Boating Week raises awareness

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – National Safe Boating Week, May 20-26, was an annual reminder for boaters to prioritize safety while enjoying Florida’s waterways. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Co…
May 29, 2023
By Rusty Chinnis

Reel Time – Mentors: The permit whisperer

Fly fishermen, and fishermen in general, are always seeking ways to improve our enjoyment of the sport. And while that ultimately boils down to learning ways to be more successful at catching fish, i…
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May 22, 2023
By Rusty Chinnis

Suncoast Aqua Ventures holds underwater cleanup

On May 19, Suncoast Aqua Ventures conducted the first-ever underwater cleanup of the Manatee River’s downtown bridges. Partners for the event included Keep Manatee Beautiful, Force Blue Special Ops V…
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