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Jul 18, 2022 – Leslie Lake
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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June 13, 2022
By SUN contributor
Committee to focus on prevention

Clean water group poses solutions to algae blooms

HOLMES BEACH – As members of the city’s Clean Water Ad-Hoc Committee seek solutions to water quality issues already plaguing the area, Mayor Judy Titsworth wants them to shift focus to their overall…
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June 5, 2022
By Rusty Chinnis
Reel Time: Making fishing fun

Reel Time: Make fishing fun

Lately, it seems we’re constantly reminded how our experiences growing up molded us into the kind of person we are today. The all-too-often-heart wrenching news we’re seeing emphasizes just how impor…
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June 5, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Help rid Island waters of lionfish

Help rid Island waters of lionfish

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking help from divers, anglers and commercial harvesters to remove lionfish from Gulf of Mexico waters. Anyone…
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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