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Palma Sola Bay doesn’t meet state bacteria standards

Aug 18, 2026 – Leslie Lake
August 11, 2026
By Rusty Chinnis

Monitoring Anna Maria Sound’s seagrass loss

As I reported in a story earlier this year, I was alerted by Capt. Scott Moore and his son, Capt. Justin Moore, last year about a large loss of seagrass in Anna Maria Sound. I, like Scott and Just…
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August 3, 2026
By Rusty Chinnis

Mangroves: Critical habitats under threat

Friday, Aug. 7, is the deadline to submit public comments to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding a proposed shoreline wall at the Aqua/Sea Spray development along El Conquistador Parkway.
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July 28, 2026
By Ernie Vanderwalt

Salty Dawg: Two dolphins

Ernie was joined by two dolphins while swimming in the Gulf.
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July 28, 2026
By Rusty Chinnis

Organize your fishing gear

Tarpon season is “officially” over, the heat is intense, winds have been blowing hard from the west and the fishing has been less than spectacular. What’s a die-hard angler to do? How about organizin…
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July 24, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Tropical Storm Bertha impacted 189 turtle nests

Heavy surf from the Gulf and strong winds from Tropical Storm Bertha impacted 189 sea turtle nests on Anna Maria Island.
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July 21, 2026
By Ernie Vanderwalt

Salty Dawg: Wade In

Most people meet Anna Maria Island the same way: They pull off Gulf Drive, kick off their sandals and walk down to the shore, sand so sugary and white. They stand there a minute. Maybe snap a photo a…
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July 21, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Where’s Krysta

As of Sunday, July 19, Krysta, a female loggerhead sea turtle, had traveled 369 miles since she was satellite-tagged and released on June 29 after nesting on Coquina Beach. She will participate in th…
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July 21, 2026
By Rusty Chinnis

Voting and the future of fishing

There’s a direct link between how politicans vote and how their votes reveal whose interests are served.
July 15, 2026
By Ernie Vanderwalt

Lightning detection system protects county beaches

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The Thor Guard lightning detection systems at Manatee County beaches on Anna Maria Island can predict a lightning strike up to 20 minutes before it happens, giving lifeguards time…
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July 14, 2026
By Rusty Chinnis

The politics of fishing

Political decisions made now will impact anglers in the future.
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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