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Winnie released at Coquina Beach
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Winnie released at Coquina Beach

Jun 23, 2025 – Leslie Lake
June 3, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Turtle Watch rescues sea turtle from swimming pool

Turtle Watch rescues sea turtle from swimming pool

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The number of sea turtle disorienta­tions in the past week is cause for concern to Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring volunteers. “We had eight adult disorie…
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June 1, 2025
By Rusty Chinnis
The apex of angling

The apex of angling

Tarpon, the premier gamefish that swim local waters in late spring and summer, can weigh over 200 pounds and average from 80-100 pounds. While most anglers pursue them on conventional tackle, a grow­…
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May 28, 2025
By Rusty Chinnis
Reel Time on the Road: A Drift on the Chattahoochee

Reel Time on the Road: A Drift on the Chattahoochee

“Eventually all things merge into one, and a river runs through it.” Norman Maclean, “A River Runs Through It” I have always had a fascination with rivers. As an angler more at home in saltwater, ri…
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May 20, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Three young manatees rehabbing at Bishop Museum

Three young manatees rehabbing at Bishop Museum

BRADENTON – The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature received three young female manatees for secondary rehabilitation. The largest of the three, Crane, is recovering from cold stress syndrome, and w…
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May 20, 2025
By Rusty Chinnis
Reel Time on the Road: Fishing The Soque

Reel Time on the Road: Fishing The Soque

The Soque River is a 30-mile-long tributary of the Chattahoochee River in northeastern Georgia whose watershed, headwaters and mouth lie entirely in Habersham County. The river has a vibrant heritag…
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May 14, 2025
By Rusty Chinnis
It’s tarpon time off Anna Maria Island

It’s tarpon time off Anna Maria Island

Tarpon are one of the premier gamefish that swim local waters and are a noble adversary on any tackle. The fish that frequent our beaches during the months of May through August can weigh over 200 po…
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May 12, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Turtle Tracks and Shorebird Facts presentations on Mondays

Turtle Tracks and Shorebird Facts presentations on Mondays

HOLMES BEACH – The weekly Monday morning Turtle Tracks and Shorebird Facts presentations have begun. The free lively and informative presentations about sea turtles and shorebirds by Anna Maria Isla…
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May 6, 2025
By Leslie Lake

Sea turtle season kicks off with Suzi Fox Day

BRADENTON BEACH – The official start to sea turtle nesting season kicked off at Coquina Beach on May 1. Named Suzi Fox Day, in tribute to the late executive director of Anna Maria Island Turtle Watc…
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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 9, 2025
11:45 am

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