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Aug 8, 2022 – Leslie Lake
July 25, 2022
By Rusty Chinnis

Reel Time: Beware the rays

The harmful effects of sun exposure are one of the most important things for anglers to understand when they’re fishing Florida waters, especially in the late summer. The sunlight that drives the cyc…
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July 18, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Robinson Preserve honored by Tripadvisor

Robinson Preserve honored by Tripadvisor

BRADENTON – Manatee County’s Robinson Preserve has been named a “2022 Travelers’ Choice” destination by Tripadvisor. The 682-acre coastal wetland habitat is in the top 10% of attractions worldwide…
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July 18, 2022
By Leslie Lake
Hello owls, goodbye rats

Hello owls, goodbye rats

BRADENTON BEACH – In the interest of protecting all the animals along the food chain, a local animal rescue organization is urging Island homeowners to consider a natural alternative to the chemical…
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July 18, 2022
By Rusty Chinnis
Reel Time: The price of inaction

Reel Time: The price of inaction

Red tide. They’re probably the two words that nobody on or near Florida’s west coast wants to hear and I can understand why, sort of. Someone who owns a resort hotel, has a restaurant on or near the…
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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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