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Hurricane ends turtle season early
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Hurricane ends turtle season early

Oct 25, 2023 – Leslie Lake
October 18, 2023
By Leslie Lake
First wastewater pond closed at Piney Point

First wastewater pond closed at Piney Point

PALMETTO – The environmentally unstable Piney Point phosphate processing site is moving towards closure with the completion of work on the first of four wastewater collection ponds, according to the…
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October 17, 2023
By Rusty Chinnis

Reel Time: Learn how to tie your own flies

When I first started fly fishing, I would buy my flies from local fly shops and occasionally, guide friends would supply me with the flies I was using. Eventually, through necessity, I started tying…
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October 10, 2023
By Rusty Chinnis

Reel Time: Giving back

I consider myself extremely lucky to have spent the last 40-plus years on an island in an area celebrated as the Suncoast. As an ardent angler, I’ve explored the bays, estuaries, islands and Gulf and…
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October 10, 2023
By Leslie Lake
County commissioners vote to reduce wetland buffers

County commissioners vote to reduce wetland buffers

BRADENTON – Manatee County commissioners reduced wetland buffers in a 5-1 vote on Oct. 5, defaulting to the less restrictive state of Florida minimums from more restrictive county standards. Buffers…
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October 3, 2023
By Rusty Chinnis
County commissioners to vote on wetland buffers

County commissioners to vote on wetland buffers

On Sept. 26, Suncoast Waterkeeper hosted a panel discussion of the “Value of Wetlands” that was attended by over 150 concerned citizens. During the discussion, scientists including Tampa Bay Estuary…
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October 3, 2023
By Leslie Lake

Coast Guard suspends investigation into oil spill

PALMETTO – Following testing of multiple potential sources, and with no responsible party identified, the U.S. Coast Guard suspended its investigation on Sept. 26 into the source of an oil spill at S…
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October 3, 2023
By Leslie Lake

Vote could reduce wetlands protection

BRADENTON – In response to a preliminary Manatee County commission vote to reduce wetland buffers on Aug. 17, the environmental community is making it clear that scientific evidence backs up the impo…
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September 26, 2023
By Rusty Chinnis
Get ready for fabulous fall fishing

Get ready for fabulous fall fishing

The first cold front is probably still a month or more away, but fish are showing up and now is a great time to prepare for the fall season, getting tackle in order and keeping an eye on the sky for…
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September 26, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Turtle season slows to a crawl

Turtle season slows to a crawl

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The 2023 turtle nesting season is coming to an early end, partly due to Hurricane Idalia. “No changes in nest numbers,” Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch Executive Director Kristen…
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September 22, 2023
By Sun staff

Beach report

Are you worried about algae blooms and other water quality issues? Check out these links to see the latest information on local water testing and water quality.   Beach water quality  …
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April 9, 2025
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting