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Reel Time: Planning a successful fishing trip
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Reel Time: Planning a successful fishing trip

Aug 22, 2022 – Rusty Chinnis
August 8, 2022
By Leslie Lake
Trails, bridges, planned for FISH Preserve

Trails, bridges, planned for FISH Preserve

CORTEZ – With a new round of imminent funding, long-awaited enhancements are coming to the 100-acre FISH Preserve in Cortez. After what Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage board members chara…
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August 8, 2022
By Rusty Chinnis
Reel Time: The ups and downs of tides

Reel Time: The ups and downs of tides

I’ve written about tides before, but I’m constantly being reminded of the importance of understanding them to the success of any given fishing trip. Having said that, I must admit that the more I lea…
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August 3, 2022
By Leslie Lake
No-Swim Advisories lifted at Manatee Beaches

No-swim advisories lifted at Manatee beaches

MANATEE COUNTY – It’s safe to go back in the water. The no-swim advisories that have been in place since July 26 were lifted Wednesday morning for Bayfront Park north, Manatee Beach north, Coquina…
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August 2, 2022
By Rusty Chinnis
Reel Time: You have to do your homework, son

Reel Time: You have to do your homework, son

For anglers who aren’t familiar with Andy and (son) Nicky Mill’s podcast, Mill House, you have a treat in store. I’ve watched the podcasts from the beginning but had recently not been following them…
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August 1, 2022
By Leslie Lake
Pelicans treated for injuries to be tracked

Pelicans treated for injuries to be tracked

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Pelicans know where the fish are. Their quest for the tastiest fish, however, can bring them in contact with some life-threatening consequences as they are often hooked or enta…
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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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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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