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Flesh-eating bacteria reported in Manatee County
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Flesh-eating bacteria reported in Manatee County

Aug 4, 2025 – Leslie Lake
July 7, 2025
By Leslie Lake
First turtle nests hatch on AMI

First turtle nests hatch on AMI

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Sea turtle hatchling season has officially begun with two nests laid on the Island that hatched on July 3. “Both were good hatches that appeared to go directly to the water,” Ann…
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July 6, 2025
By Rusty Chinnis
Who will protect our children’s future?

Who will protect our children’s future?

Every time I hear a new angler say, “Wow, this place is paradise,” it takes me back to the early 80s when I met Capt. Scott Moore and began fishing Suncoast waters. I had much the same response so ma…
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July 1, 2025
By Leslie Lake
New law in effect to reduce derelict vessels

New law in effect to reduce derelict vessels

TALLAHASSEE – New legislation effective statewide on July 1 is designed to help reduce the number of at-risk and derelict vessels across the state and improve enforcement tools for Florida Fish and W…
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July 1, 2025
By Rusty Chinnis
Tarpon season winds down

Tarpon season winds down

For many anglers, the final days of June traditionally mark the beginning of the end of the tarpon fishing season. This is the time that big spawning pods break up into small groups and singles. Whil…
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June 29, 2025
By Cindy Lane

Bird tips

During bird nesting season, February to September, please follow these tips: Never touch a shorebird chick, even if it’s wandering outside a staked nesting area. Teach kids not to chase birds –…
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June 28, 2025
By Sun staff
Loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings

Turtle Tips

During sea turtle season, May 1 – Oct. 31, follow these tips to help turtles: Turn off lights visible from the beach and close blinds from sundown to sunrise; lights confuse nesting sea turtles an…
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June 23, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Winnie released at Coquina Beach

Winnie released at Coquina Beach

BRADENTON BEACH – Hundreds of onlookers gathered at Coquina Beach on Monday morning for a scheduled loggerhead sea turtle release. The turtle, Winnie, did not disappoint as she made her way to the w…
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June 23, 2025
By Rusty Chinnis
Invest in catch and release

Invest in catch and release

The ethic of catch and release isn’t a new concept. Even in the early part of the 20th century, far-sighted anglers could see the potential for depleted fisheries. Over the last couple of decades, I…
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June 16, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Sea turtle false crawls on the rise

Sea turtle false crawls on the rise

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring reported sea turtle nesting was a little slower this week than last week, and while it’s unclear whether any records will b…
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June 16, 2025
By Rusty Chinnis
Jack crevalle - the ultimate underappreciated adversary

Jack crevalle – the ultimate underappreciated adversary

Jack crevalle are often underappreciated but are one of the toughest targets an angler will encounter. These tenacious juggernauts are not sought after by most anglers. The majority of jacks are cau…
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Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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