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Suncoast Waterkeeper opposes fish farm

Jun 21, 2023 – Rusty Chinnis
June 5, 2023
By Rusty Chinnis

Reel Time: Capture the moment

The world of photography has evolved with amazing speed over the last two decades and anglers have never had an easier time recording memories made on the water. Whether you’re capturing a reminder o…
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May 29, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
National Safe Boating Week raises awareness

National Safe Boating Week raises awareness

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – National Safe Boating Week, May 20-26, was an annual reminder for boaters to prioritize safety while enjoying Florida’s waterways. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Co…
May 29, 2023
By Rusty Chinnis

Reel Time – Mentors: The permit whisperer

Fly fishermen, and fishermen in general, are always seeking ways to improve our enjoyment of the sport. And while that ultimately boils down to learning ways to be more successful at catching fish, i…
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May 22, 2023
By Rusty Chinnis

Suncoast Aqua Ventures holds underwater cleanup

On May 19, Suncoast Aqua Ventures conducted the first-ever underwater cleanup of the Manatee River’s downtown bridges. Partners for the event included Keep Manatee Beautiful, Force Blue Special Ops V…
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May 15, 2023
By Rusty Chinnis

Reel Time: Tarpon tactics

Tarpon season is one of the most anticipated times of the year for local anglers. While it’s possible to encounter tarpon occasionally most every month of the year, May through July is the time savvy…
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May 1, 2023
By Leslie Lake

Turtle Watch commemorates Suzi Fox Day

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – As turtle nesting season begins, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring (AMITW) declared May 1 as Suzi Fox Day to honor the legacy of its former executive directo…
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April 25, 2023
By Rusty Chinnis
Reel Time on the Road: The Chestatee

Reel Time on the Road: The Chestatee

Over the years I’ve had the pleasure of fishing many of the finest trout streams in north Georgia, like the Soque and Chattahoochee as well Duke’s and Noontotla Creek. Always looking for a new advent…
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April 24, 2023
By Leslie Lake
First turtle nest of season found early on AMI

First turtle nest of season found early on AMI

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Island sea turtles are getting off to an early start as the first nest of the season on the Gulf Coast of Florida has appeared on Anna Maria Island. “AMITW got a big surprise e…
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April 17, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Turtle season begins under Mazzarella’s watch

Turtle season begins under Mazzarella’s watch

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – As Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring volunteers begin checking the beaches this week for early sea turtle nesting activity, its new executive director, Krist…
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April 17, 2023
By Rusty Chinnis

Reel Time: Successful fishing trip planning

Planning any fishing trip can be a challenge given the peculiarities of weather and the idiosyncrasies of fish. Add a few thousand miles, a different language and an exotic species or two, and some s…
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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