Outdoors

Environment, Fishing, Outdoors, Water Quality

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…

Birds, Outdoors, Sea turtles

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.

Outdoors

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…

Beach, Outdoors

July 14, 2026

By Rusty Chinnis

The politics of fishing

Political decisions made now will impact anglers in the future.

Environment, Fishing, Outdoors

July 7, 2026

By Leslie Lake

First of two beach renourishment projects starts soon

To recover from sand loss on local beaches due to multiple hurricanes, two beach renourishment projects are scheduled for this year.

Beach, Outdoors

July 7, 2026

By Leslie Lake

Suncoast Waterkeeper offering free PFAS water testing

Suncoast Waterkeeper seeks up to 100 volunteers to submit water samples to be tested for harmful PFAS chemical compounds.

Outdoors, Water Quality

July 7, 2026

By Ernie Vanderwalt

Manatee County lifeguards stress vigilance during busy summer months

Lifeguards with the Manatee County Beach Patrol watch over 11 lifeguard towers spanning Manatee Beach, Cortez Beach and Coquina Beach.

Beach, Outdoors

July 6, 2026

By Rusty Chinnis

Dog days of summer arrive early

This is an article that I would have written in mid-August when the “dog days” of summer normally set in. This season has been marked by two “anomalies”: a drought for the whole season and unusually…

Fishing, Outdoors, Reel Time

June 30, 2026

By Ernie Vanderwalt