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Three young manatees rehabbing at Bishop Museum
Manatees, Outdoors

Three young manatees rehabbing at Bishop Museum

May 20, 2025 – Leslie Lake
May 6, 2025
By Rusty Chinnis

Get involved this summer

With summer fast approaching, there’s time on the horizon when we have the freedom from school schedules, extracurricular activities and many of our daily routines and have the time to fish more and…
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May 2, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Mayor proclaims National Safe Boating Week

Mayor proclaims National Safe Boating Week

ANNA MARIA – At the request of Anna Maria Island Sail & Power Squadron Commander Matt Kuber and Past Commander and Anna Maria resident David Haddox, Mayor Mark Short proclaimed May 17-23 as Natio…
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April 22, 2025
By Rusty Chinnis
Sister Keys cleanup celebrates 15 years

Sister Keys cleanup celebrates 15 years

Suncoast Waterkeeper teamed up with Sarasota Bay Watch this past weekend for the Annual Sister Keys Cleanup. The event, held yearly since 2010, was a collaboration of the two non-profit organization…
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April 14, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Sea Turtle patrol begins this week on AMI

Sea Turtle patrol begins this week on AMI

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring volunteers are preparing to start the 2025 sea turtle nesting season beginning with turtle patrols on April 15. According…
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April 14, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Gear up for Reel for Rotary fishing tournament

Gear up for Reel for Rotary fishing tournament

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island is hosting its first annual “Reel for Rotary” fishing tournament on Saturday, April 26. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit disaster re…
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April 14, 2025
By Rusty Chinnis
Choose lines, leaders wisely

Choose lines, leaders wisely

It might not be the sexiest part of fishing, but lines and leaders are an integral part of a successful equa­tion. The choices of line are varied, including variations of monofilament, braid and fluo…
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April 8, 2025
By Rusty Chinnis
Practice always key to fly casting mastery

Practice always key to fly casting mastery

I’ve mentioned in articles recently the importance of practice for anglers who want to learn and/or improve their fly casting. There are many sources of instruction on fly casting, and good techniqu…
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April 1, 2025
By Rusty Chinnis
Saltwater fly fishing basics: Tackle

Saltwater fly fishing basics: Tackle

It’s one of the fastest growing segments of the angling industry, a test of the mettle of angler and tackle. Fly fishing dates back to very early times, but its popularity has skyrocketed in recent y…
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March 25, 2025
By Rusty Chinnis
Get involved in keeping Sarasota Bay healthy

Get involved in keeping Sarasota Bay healthy

Spring is a great time to enjoy our coastal waters while work­ing to keep them healthy. Two upcoming events in April provide a terrific opportunity to do this vital work and meet others who share the…
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March 19, 2025
By Rusty Chinnis
Spring fever? Go for cobia

Spring fever? Go for cobia

The first day of spring is March 20, and as local water temperatures warm with the approach of spring, local anglers need to be alert for cobia in area waters. Often mistaken for shark, whose shap…
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Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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