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Nov 25, 2025 – Cindy Lane
November 1, 2025
By Leslie Lake

Where’s Winnie?

Winnie, a female loggerhead sea turtle, came in tenth place in a field of 12 turtles in the Sea Turtle Conservancy’s Tour de Turtles Race that began on Aug. 1. She traveled 458 miles in the Gulf of M…
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October 27, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Sea turtle season ends with successful fundraiser

Sea turtle season ends with successful fundraiser

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Sea turtle season officially ends on Oct. 31. Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring volunteers are monitoring the one remaining nest left on the Island and check…
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October 27, 2025
By Rusty Chinnis
The promise of philanthropy

The promise of philanthropy

Philanthropy in Sarasota and Manatee counties is a well-organized network of foundations and active donors with a strong focus on community resilience, enhancing nonprofits’ capacity to grow and resp…
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October 27, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Sea turtle nests are hatching

Nesting News

TURTLE NESTS LAID: 544 (528 loggerhead, 16 green) Record: 685 in 2024 FALSE CRAWLS: 828 (797 loggerhead, 31 green) Record: 831 in 2010 NESTS HATCHED: 424 (409 loggerhead, 15 green) Record: 453 in 2…
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October 21, 2025
By Rusty Chinnis
Join water warriors for an inspiring brunch

Join water warriors for an inspiring brunch

Suncoast Waterkeeper’s (SCWK) annual fundraising event, Brunch for The Bay, is coming to the Sarasota Yacht Club on Sunday, Nov. 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Don’t miss this opportunity to support SCWK’s…
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October 14, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Water quality tests in bay require further evaluation

Water quality tests in bay require further evaluation

PALMA SOLA BAY – The month-long pause in horseback riding in Palma Sola Bay and along its north­ern shoreline ended on Oct. 6 and the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program (SBEP) has released the results of i…
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October 14, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Suncoast Waterkeeper to sue for pollution of Sarasota Bay

Suncoast Waterkeeper to sue for pollution of Sarasota Bay

SARASOTA – Suncoast Waterkeeper filed a formal Notice of Intent to Sue U.S. Recycling Company on Oct. 3 for alleged ongoing violations of the federal Clean Water Act at its industrial facility locate…
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October 14, 2025
By Rusty Chinnis
Rules change regarding derelict vessels

Rules change regarding derelict vessels

“Derelict” boats in local waters have been a problem that I’ve been questioned about over the years. Being on the water myself for almost four decades, it’s been disheartening to see the numbers of…
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October 14, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Stone crab harvesting begins this week

Stone crab harvesting begins this week

CORTEZ – The stone crab harvest begins on Oct. 15, when traps can legally be pulled from the water. Commercial crabbers handle the bulk of the annual harvest, but for those recreational fishers who…
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October 9, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Trails, bridges being completed at FISH Preserve

Trails, bridges being completed at FISH Preserve

Trails and bridges to connect the east and west sides of the FISH (Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage) Preserve are nearing completion. Land­scape architect Allen Garner, who completed much of…
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