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Suncoast Waterkeeper offering free PFAS water testing

Jul 7, 2026 – Leslie Lake
April 29, 2026
By Rusty Chinnis

Jim Costa Memorial Bowlees Creek Cleanup is May 9

On Saturday, May 9, Suncoast Aqua Ventures will sponsor the Jim Costa Memorial Bowlees Creek Cleanup from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bahia Mar West Marina at 6918 14th Street West in Bradenton.  The even…
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November 18, 2025
By Leslie Lake

Suncoast Waterkeeper director has concerns about Palma Sola Bay water quality

BRADENTON – Dr. Abbey Tyrna, executive director of Suncoast Waterkeeper (SCWK), spoke to the Palma Sola Scenic Highway committee on Nov. 12 about the water quality in Palma Sola Bay. Tyrna presented…
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October 27, 2025
By Rusty Chinnis
The promise of philanthropy

The promise of philanthropy

Philanthropy in Sarasota and Manatee counties is a well-organized network of foundations and active donors with a strong focus on community resilience, enhancing nonprofits’ capacity to grow and resp…
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October 21, 2025
By Rusty Chinnis
Join water warriors for an inspiring brunch

Join water warriors for an inspiring brunch

Suncoast Waterkeeper’s (SCWK) annual fundraising event, Brunch for The Bay, is coming to the Sarasota Yacht Club on Sunday, Nov. 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Don’t miss this opportunity to support SCWK’s…
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October 14, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Water quality tests in bay require further evaluation

Water quality tests in bay require further evaluation

PALMA SOLA BAY – The month-long pause in horseback riding in Palma Sola Bay and along its north­ern shoreline ended on Oct. 6 and the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program (SBEP) has released the results of i…
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October 14, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Suncoast Waterkeeper to sue for pollution of Sarasota Bay

Suncoast Waterkeeper to sue for pollution of Sarasota Bay

SARASOTA – Suncoast Waterkeeper filed a formal Notice of Intent to Sue U.S. Recycling Company on Oct. 3 for alleged ongoing violations of the federal Clean Water Act at its industrial facility locate…
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September 1, 2025
By Rusty Chinnis
Reel Time: The Great Egmont Key Cleanup

Reel Time: The Great Egmont Key Cleanup

Suncoast Aqua Ventures’ (SAV) work can be summed up in three words: “Dive. Preserve. Serve.” But this group of divers does so much more. Their work in cleaning up our coastal islands, shorelines and…
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August 4, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Flesh-eating bacteria reported in Manatee County

Flesh-eating bacteria reported in Manatee County

MANATEE COUNTY – The Florida Department of Health (DOH)-Manatee County is report­ing one confirmed case of vibrio vulnificus, commonly known as flesh-eating bacteria, in Manatee County this year. Tw…
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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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September 23, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Former Piney Point owner fined for 2021 dumping

Former Piney Point owner fined for 2021 dumping

ST. PETERSBURG – A federal judge has found HRK Holdings LLC liable for the intentional dumping of wastewater from Piney Point into Tampa Bay in 2021. The discharge from the former phosphate processi…
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