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Sep 26, 2023 – Rusty Chinnis
September 19, 2023
By Rusty Chinnis

Suncoast Waterkeeper to host ‘Value of Wetlands’ panel

Development and the environment can be compatible. While I know that might seem like an antithetical statement, when greed and power don’t cloud the big picture, it becomes obvious that sustainable g…
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September 18, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Flamingos flock to Florida during hurricane

Flamingos flock to Florida during hurricane

TAMPA BAY – Hurricane Idalia’s Category 3 landfall in late August brought rain, wind and – surprisingly – flamingos to Florida. American flamingos were commonly seen in Florida until about 1900 unti…
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September 17, 2023
By Leslie Lake
FISH board sees aerial video of preserve

FISH board sees aerial video of preserve

CORTEZ – As the improvements to the FISH (Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage) Preserve are progressing, a discussion about the environment was fitting at the monthly FISH board meeting. The 98…
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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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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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