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Film to feature local oyster recycling program
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Film to feature local oyster recycling program

Sep 23, 2019 – Cindy Lane
September 10, 2019
By Joe Hendricks
Turtle Watch Wednesday returns

Turtle Watch Wednesday returns

HOLMES BEACH – A Paradise Realty and Vacation Rentals and Hurricane Hanks are following up last year’s fundraising efforts with this year’s Second Annual Turtle Watch Wednesday fundraiser. Taking…
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September 2, 2019
By Rusty Chinnis
Reel Time: Get ready for fall

Reel Time: Get ready for fall

If I had to pick a least-favorite month for fishing, September would certainly be in the running. This is hurricane season and the height of the dog days of summer. There are a few highlights dependi…
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August 27, 2019
By Rusty Chinnis

Reel Time: Charleston and the Low Country

Charleston, South Carolina, is a city that’s been on my list to visit for a very long time. The first week in August my wife Chris and I spent four days there exploring the Old City on bikes. While w…
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August 13, 2019
By Rusty Chinnis

Reel Time: Scallop Search Aug. 24

Sarasota Bay Watch’s annual Scallop Search, its signature and longest-standing event, is slated for Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron on City Island. This free event engages the pub…
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August 6, 2019
By Cindy Lane
Turtle Watch, resort working to improve lighting

Turtle Watch, resort working to improve lighting

HOLMES BEACH – Outdoor lighting at the Anna Maria Beach Resort is expected to become more turtle-friendly and safer for people after discussions following a code compliance hearing last week. Ligh…
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August 6, 2019
By Rusty Chinnis

Reel Time: Grant boosts SBW clam restoration effort

On Monday, Aug. 5, Sarasota Bay Watch received an award letter and grant agreement from the Sarasota based Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation. The $106,000 grant will support SBW’s efforts to…
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July 30, 2019
By Rusty Chinnis
Reel Time: Cameras – catch and release digitally

Reel Time: Cameras – catch and release digitally

The world of digital photography and videography continues to evolve, and anglers have never had more options to explore. Whether you’re capturing a picture or a video clip to remind you of your catc…
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July 23, 2019
By Rusty Chinnis

Reel Time: Success – opportunity meets preparedness

It seems that we have to work harder all the time for a day on the water that includes catching fish. That’s after actually having the chance for a day on the water fishing. It’s a fact for most angl…
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July 19, 2019
By Cindy Lane
Pool, beach lifeguards train together

Pool, beach lifeguards train together

Lifeguards from the G.T. Bray Aquatic Center pool got salty today at Coquina Beach with beach lifeguards in a training exercise led by Manatee County Marine Rescue Chief Joe Westerman. Lifeguards…
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July 18, 2019
By Cindy Lane
Horses not allowed on Gulf beaches

Horses not allowed on Gulf beaches

HOLMES BEACH – While motorists were noticing a long, white horse trailer parked among the boat trailers at the Kingfish boat ramp Monday morning, beachgoers were even more surprised to see three hors…
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