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Pelicans treated for injuries to be tracked
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Pelicans treated for injuries to be tracked

Aug 1, 2022 – Leslie Lake
July 18, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Sea turtle nests are hatching

Sea turtle nests are hatching

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Plenty of little flipper tracks are on the beach and lots more are on the way as the first loggerhead sea turtle nests of the season begin to hatch. At least 21 nests have hatche…
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July 11, 2022
By Leslie Lake
Green sea turtle released

Green sea turtle released

ANNA MARIA – Five months after an apparent collision with a boat left him with multiple injuries, a rehabilitated green sea turtle nicknamed “Pierre” by Mote Aquarium staff was released back into the…
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July 11, 2022
By Rusty Chinnis
Reel Time: The Sister Keys - the restorative power of nature

Reel Time: The Sister Keys – the restorative power of nature

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead, anthropologist (1901-1978) In the 1890s, the fir…
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July 11, 2022
By Leslie Lake
Chief concerned about lifeguard shortage

Chief concerned about lifeguard shortage

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Parking spots at Cortez Beach were nearly filled last Thursday and beachgoers packed the prime areas near the water, but one location remained empty – the lifeguard stand. The…
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July 11, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Coquina Beach jetty to be replaced

Coquina Beach jetty to be refurbished

BRADENTON BEACH – The aging wooden jetty at the southernmost end of Coquina Beach is scheduled to be refurbished next spring and extended back to its original length. The jetty, which extends into…
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July 4, 2022
By Rusty Chinnis
Reel Time: Guiding principals

Reel Time: Guiding principles

I have always been a great fan of fishing guides. They can provide a terrific initiation to the local waters and are indispensable when angling new destinations. Not only do you get the benefit of th…
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June 28, 2022
By Rusty Chinnis

Reel Time: Learning to fish – back to basics

Anglers of all stripes like to keep up with state-of-the-art innovations in the angling world. While that new jig or special fly can perhaps improve their odds at catching fish, it’s important for ne…
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June 21, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Sea turtle tagged at Coquina Beach

Sea turtle tagged at Coquina Beach

A crowd gathered on south Coquina Beach Monday morning to cheer on Esther the loggerhead sea turtle as she made her way back to the Gulf of Mexico after being tagged with a satellite transmitter by v…
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June 21, 2022
By Rusty Chinnis

Reel Time: Fishing with Captain Kevin Wessel

My pliers were in one hand and a fly was in the other as I prepared to cut the leader and change flies. Pausing, I looked up to check with Capt. Kevin Wessel before committing. “Tarpon coming at 1…
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June 13, 2022
By Rusty Chinnis

Reel Time: Never Stop Learning

Merriam Webster’s Dictionary defines learning as “knowledge or skill acquired by instruction or study.” As most anglers will attest, that’s how we’ve gained the ability to successfully target (oc…
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