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Sep 19, 2023 – Leslie Lake
September 12, 2023
By Leslie Lake

Oil spill investigation, cleanup continues at SeaPort Manatee

PALMETTO – The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) continues to investigate the source of an Aug. 31 oil spill at SeaPort Manatee. As of Sept. 8, the Coast Guard reported about 19,000 gallons of an oil/water mi…
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September 11, 2023
By Rusty Chinnis

Reel Time: Opposition mounts against wetlands reduction

When the Manatee County Board of Commissioners voted 6-1 (Commissioner George Kruse voted no) to reduce wetland buffers in the county, the audience at the meeting reacted with an audible burst of ang…
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September 4, 2023
By Rusty Chinnis

Reel Time: Exploring FWC’s School Fishing Club Program

Now that the new school year is in session, it is time to register for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) 2023-24 School Fishing Club Program! This annual educational pro…
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September 1, 2023
By Sun staff
September 1, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Oil spill at SeaPort Manatee under investigation

Oil spill at SeaPort Manatee under investigation

MANATEE COUNTY – The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating the source of an oil spill at SeaPort Manatee on Aug. 31. SeaPort Manatee is a Manatee County-owned port located on Tampa Bay in northern Man…
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September 1, 2023
By Rusty Chinnis
Sarasota Bay Watch Scallop Search resumes

Sarasota Bay Watch Scallop Search resumes

Sarasota Bay Watch, a local nonprofit, is dedicated to educating and enlisting the Sarasota Bay community to act to preserve and protect our waters. Some community efforts include cleanups, above and…
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August 23, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Commissioners shrink wetland buffers

Commissioners shrink wetland buffers

BRADENTON – After a lengthy and contentious land use meeting in which environmentalists, scientists and citizens spoke against a comprehensive plan amendment that would diminish county wetland regula…
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August 15, 2023
By Rusty Chinnis

Suncoast Waterkeeper urges protection of wetlands

In a recent column, I reported how state rules and regulations passed during the DeSantis legislative session limited the protection of local waters at a time when the threat to water quality and hab…
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August 8, 2023
By Rusty Chinnis
Florida Sea Grant needs boaters’ help

Florida Sea Grant needs boaters’ help

If you’re a boater, Sea Grant can use your help. If you are a reader of this column, you know that our waters are suffering from too many nutrients, the various forms of insults that lead to devastat…
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August 8, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Palma Sola Bay impacted by several sources

Palma Sola Bay impacted by several sources

BRADENTON – Horses are not the only source of bacteria and seagrass damage in Palma Sola Bay, an expert told the Bradenton City Council. In a July 26 water quality presentation, Dr. Dave Tomasko, ex…
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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