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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 disc…
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 Gi…
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 nes…
Little wildlife rescuers raise money for local animals
■ BY SUE ERWIN Four young girls spent a recent Sunday afternoon raisi…
Profile Zachary Lozano
■ BY SUE ERWIN Zachary Lozano is the new Gasparilla Island State Park…
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 ho…
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 thank…
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 t…
Next up: Red Gill
■ STAFF REPORT As of last week, 21 boats were confirmed for entry into the 2018 Red Gill Invitational Tarpon Tournament, pre…