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From the Miccosukee in the Everglades to Boca Grande and beyond people are asking … where is our clean water?
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE UPDATE: Gov. Rick Scott has now issued an emergency order to allow water from Lake Okeechobee to be di…
Outta Line takes first in Red Gill Tarpon Tourney
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE On Saturday, June 16, more than 20 boats assembled and headed out to the Pass in the third annual Red …
Sea turtle nesting season continues to thrive
■ BY SUE ERWIN As of press time, the Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association reported 207 Caretta caretta (loggerhead) turtle n…
Little wildlife rescuers raise money for local animals
■ BY SUE ERWIN Four young girls spent a recent Sunday afternoon rai…
Profile Zachary Lozano
■ BY SUE ERWIN Zachary Lozano is the new Gasparilla Island State Pa…
OBITUARY: Mary Janice Shortuse
It is with heavy hearts that the loved ones of Mary Janice (Jan) Shortuse announce that she passed away peacefully at her …
Participation in Gulf Reef Fish Survey improves fishery Management
■ BY MICHELLE KERR, FWC Faster access to data. Improved fisheries estimates. More-informed decision-making. We want to tha…
July 6 – 8 hunt and taste invasive lionfish at derby
To the Editor: Join Mote Marine Laboratory for the fifth annual Sarasota Lionfish Derby, an environmentally friendly event…
Next up: Red Gill
■ STAFF REPORT As of last week, 21 boats were confirmed for entry into the 2018 Red Gill Invitational Tarpon Tournament, p…