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New Years Resolution: Vote Water

Dec 24, 2024 – Rusty Chinnis
December 2, 2024
By Rusty Chinnis

Marine debris cleanup effort planned

The effects of the 2024 hurricane season have been all too apparent to Anna Maria Island residents since the passing of Hurricanes Helene and Milton in a two-week period in late September and early O…
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November 27, 2024
By Leslie Lake

Red tide health alert issued for three locations

BRADENTON BEACH – The Florida Department of Health in Manatee County (DOH-Manatee) has issued health alerts due to the presence of red tide at the 10th Street Pier, 100 10th St. S. and the Coquina Be…
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November 24, 2024
By Rusty Chinnis

Successful trip planning

Planning any fishing trip can be a challenge given the peculiarities of weather and the idiosyncrasies of fish. Add a few thousand miles, a different language and an exotic species or two and some se…
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November 21, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Hurricane sand cleaned, returned to beaches

Hurricane sand cleaned, returned to beaches

BRADENTON BEACH – In a large-scale beach restoration project to put back sand pushed across Gulf Drive during recent hurricanes, tons of sand are being cleaned and returned to the beaches at the Coqu…
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November 21, 2024
By Rusty Chinnis

Fall and winter wading

Many anglers think that wade fishing is a warm water activity, but fall and winter wading can produce some fantastic results and gives you many advantages over anglers fishing from a boat. Getting in…
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November 5, 2024
By Rusty Chinnis

Island business owners rebuild, collaborate, rebound

Hurricanes Helene and Milton took a toll on Anna Maria Island businesses, which are showing their resilience in working together to rebuild and reopen to serve their clientele. AMI Outfitters and An…
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October 29, 2024
By Rusty Chinnis

Suncoast Waterkeeper’s Brunch for the Bay

Suncoast Waterkeeper is holding its annual brunch for the bay fundraiser at a different venue this year. Get ready for an inspiring and impactful event featuring a powerhouse lineup of expert spe…
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October 6, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Sea turtle nesting season comes to an end

Sea turtle nesting season comes to an end

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Sea turtle nesting season comes to an early close due to the remaining nests being washed out by Hurricane Helene. “We had eight nests left prior to Hurricane Helene and it’s l…
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September 23, 2024
By Leslie Lake
FWC offers funds for derelict boat removal

FWC offers funds for derelict boat removal

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is rolling out an initiative to assist in the derelict boat removal process for some municipalities. At a September meeting, FWC commissio…
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September 23, 2024
By Rusty Chinnis
Water matters

Water matters

Two years ago, I had the honor of meeting Dr. John Bowden, who was collecting samples in the area for a study of PFAS (forever chemicals) in local waters. Bowden is an associate professor at the Univ…
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Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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