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Red tide returns in low concentrations

Sep 19, 2021 – Cindy Lane
August 30, 2021
By Cindy Lane

Piney Point under new management

UPDATED AUG. 30, 2021 at 7:15 P.M. – PALMETTO – Piney Point is now under the management of an independent third-party receiver who will oversee the closure of the former phosphate plant, which has po…
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August 30, 2021
By Rusty Chinnis

Reel Time: The lure of reds

Redfish are a favorite target for local anglers and late summer and early fall is a great time to target this versatile gamefish. Redfish are a sort of everyman’s fish in the sense that they take rea…
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August 23, 2021
By SUN contributor

Shorebird season scant on AMI

Shorebird nesting season on Anna Maria Island ends this month with only two least tern chicks surviving out of 30 – cats preyed on the rest, according to photographer Kathy Doddridge, a volunteer wit…
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August 23, 2021
By Cindy Lane
Rainfall threatens to overfill Piney Point ponds

Rainfall could prompt second discharge at Piney Point

PALMETTO – As summer rainfall fills a near-capacity pond of contaminated water at Piney Point, state environmental officials are sounding the alarm about a possible second discharge into Tampa Bay…
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August 23, 2021
By Rusty Chinnis

Reel Time: Dog days

The term “dog days” originated with the ancient belief that Sirius, the dog star, in close proximity to the sun, was responsible for hot summer weather. Dog days is a common term among fishermen sign…
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August 16, 2021
By Cindy Lane
Beleaguered area waters still producing miracles

Coast Lines: Beleaguered area waters still producing miracles

With all the bad news this year about water quality due to red tide and Piney Point, the Sarasota Dolphin Research Program has some much-needed very good news – the birth of 15 new dolphin calves in…
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August 16, 2021
By Cindy Lane

Red tide respiratory irritation risk remains

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Red tide continues to pose a risk of respiratory irritation in Manatee and surrounding counties. The Florida Department of Health issued a warning that people may experience respi…
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August 16, 2021
By Cindy Lane

Support manatees, turtles with decals 

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has released the new 2021-22 manatee and sea turtle decals. This year’s themes are “Go slow – Look out below!” to encourage safe boating arou…
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August 16, 2021
By Rusty Chinnis
Reel Time on the road: Big Sky and Red Lodge, Montana

Reel Time on the road: Big Sky and Red Lodge, Montana

This past week was spent mostly sightseeing near Big Sky and then later in the week exploring Red Lodge, Montana. After parting company with my fishing partners and picking up my wife, Christine, in…
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August 9, 2021
By Cindy Lane
Red tide, respiratory irritation, fish kills linger

Red tide, respiratory irritation, fish kills linger

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – NOAA reports a continuing risk of red tide-related respiratory irritation in Manatee and surrounding counties, with impacts varying by beach and with wind direction. Respirator…
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