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Manatee deaths on rise

Jan 2, 2018 – Cindy Lane
November 21, 2017
By Rusty Chinnis
Lefty Kreh and Rusty Chinnis

All the best

In my life there have been a few people that have made a lasting impression. Some rise to the top, rich experiences, like cream on fresh milk. Bernard “Lefty” Kreh is just such a person. At 93 years…
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November 7, 2017
By Rusty Chinnis
Reel time Left Hand Casting

Left(y) is right

Close your eyes for a moment and visualize the first time you tried to ride a bike. If you were like me, it was a process of wobbling uncontrollably while heading for the nearest patch of grass for a…
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October 31, 2017
By Cindy Lane

Eliza Ann finishes in first place

In a burst of paddling prowess, loggerhead sea turtle Eliza Ann has finished in first place in the Sea Turtle Conservancy’s Tour de Turtle migration marathon, swimming more than 1,600 miles, while he…
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October 31, 2017
By Cindy Lane
Coast Lines logo - border

It’s Manatee Awareness Month

November is Manatee Awareness Month, a time to appreciate our large, lumbering state marine mammals and learn how to co-exist with them when we’re boating in their habitat. In Manatee County, our…
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October 24, 2017
By Rusty Chinnis
Tripletail

Fall brings exciting fishing to AMI

Now that the first cold front of the season has arrived on Florida’s west coast, anglers can expect some of the year’s best fishing. Lower water temperatures and the influx of bait schools will lure…
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October 21, 2017
By Cindy Lane
Turtle hatchling

Turtle season one for record books

Sea turtle nesting and hatching season is ending on Anna Maria Island with the turtles doubling and tripling records, both good and bad. Nesting News Turtle nests laid: 488 False crawls: 446…
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October 17, 2017
By Tom Vaught
Turtle Watch luncheon

Turtle Watch sets goals for future

HOLMES BEACH – Turtle Watchers gathered Saturday to assess accomplishments and discuss goals at their annual potluck luncheon at CrossPointe Fellowship. Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch Director Suz…
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October 10, 2017
By Rusty Chinnis
Scallopalooza

Scallopalooza fundraiser ‘clamtastic’

Sarasota Bay Watch’s annual fundraiser, Scallopalooza, on Saturday, Sept. 23 was once again a big success. SBW is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and the occasion brought together friends…
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October 3, 2017
By SUN contributor
KMB annual awards

Keep Manatee Beautiful announces winners

BRADENTON — Keep Manatee Beautiful is once again recognizing outstanding volunteers and organizations committed to keeping Manatee County looking good.K During the awards ceremony, held Sept. 26 a…
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September 30, 2017
By Cindy Lane

Cortez fishermen ready crab traps for season

CORTEZ – The Florida stone crab harvest begins Oct. 15, and Cortez commercial fishermen are readying traps to drop them in Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay waters around Anna Maria Island. Wire and…
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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