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LifeLines: Diving and snorkeling
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LifeLines: Diving and snorkeling

Apr 5, 2018 – Cindy Lane
April 5, 2018
By Cindy Lane
LifeLines: Fishing facts

LifeLines: Fishing facts

Fishing from the beach or wade fishing off the beach requires a saltwater shoreline fishing license for residents and non-residents. You do not need the license if: you have a resident recrea…
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April 3, 2018
By Cindy Lane
White ibis

Shorebird nesting season here

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – When you see terns two by two on the beach and snowy plovers in pairs, it’s a sure sign that shorebird nesting season is here. Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Moni…
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April 3, 2018
By Cindy Lane
state budget

Beaches to benefit from state budget

CITY ISLAND – Florida’s beaches and red tide research are among the beneficiaries of the nearly $89 billion state fiscal year 2018-19 budget that Gov. Rick Scott approved in March, he announced at Mo…
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April 3, 2018
By Rusty Chinnis
Hunter Brasington

Generation next

A cool wind ruffled the waters of the Manatee River and clouds scudded overhead as we left the relative calm of Warner’s Bayou and the 59th Street boat ramp. These were less than ideal conditions for…
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March 27, 2018
By Cindy Lane
Turtle map

Turtles, birds, need our help

CORTEZ – Everyone who visits the beach can help sea turtles and shorebirds, Suzi Fox, director of Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring, told a packed house at the Florida Maritime…
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March 27, 2018
By Cindy Lane
manatee decal

Manatee speed zones effective April 1

Seasonal manatee boating speed zones go into effect April 1. Intended to protect the state’s official marine mammal, which is a threatened species, the zones require boaters and personal watercraf…
March 27, 2018
By Rusty Chinnis
Jamie Allen

Fishing with Captain Jamie Allen

When I asked Capt. Jamie Allen to describe his profession, he didn’t hesitate. “I truly believe I have the best job in the world. Not only does my office view change daily but it makes my anglers…
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March 13, 2018
By Rusty Chinnis
Hunter Parrish

Fishing against the odds

Every angler longs for the day when conditions are textbook.  After all, fishing is hard enough without having to deal with extremes of weather. Unfortunately, those days are few and far between, esp…
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March 6, 2018
By Rusty Chinnis
Skiers Island

Sarasota Bay Watch leads island clean up

This past Saturday morning dawned bright and clear, a perfect day for fishing or any number of other outdoor activities. On this particular morning, I had the pleasure of spending time with a group o…
March 6, 2018
By Cindy Lane
Twin Piers

Beach issues bridge AMI, LBK

BRADENTON – Longboat Key and Manatee County officials plan to talk more frequently about issues affecting the islands on both sides of Longboat Pass since their joint work session last week. Share…
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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