To the Editor: The recreational red snapper season will start on June 11 in Gulf state and federal waters and remain open through July 12, closing Jul...
No to low red tide observed in area by FWC
To the Editor: The red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was observed at background to very low concentrations in Southwest Florida and at background con...
Get your gator permits now, first phase drawing begins May 17
To the Editor: The annual statewide recreational alligator harvest begins August 15, and the application process is a random drawing – so the more cho...
Mote launches red tide mitigation and control institute
To the Editor: Mote Marine Laboratory leaders are thrilled to announce a major new step toward realizing a vision for addressing Florida red tide: a g...
Is it safe to eat local shellfish? It depends … Charlotte County Extention Service explains details
■ SUBMITTED BY BETTY STAUGLER UF/IFAS EXTENSION, CHARLOTTE COUNTY This red tide bloom has been trying for everyone. It is hard to see the harsh impact...
CCA Florida and FWC partners to support Southwest Coast snook population following red tide event
The Coastal Conservation Association Florida (CCA Florida) is partnering with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Mote Mar...
Charlotte County declares local state of emergency: ‘This is an economic tragedy’
■ BY SUE ERWIN Charlotte County Commission staff announced on Tuesday, Aug. 14 that they would be holding an emergency meeting to discuss a resolution...
When will it ever end? Authorities not providing enough information on red tide
■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE When Lisa Haney and her husband, Mike, got to the Palm Island ferry landing on Tuesday night, July 31, they weren’t dressed for ca...
What to do if you suspect red tide toxicity in a sea turtle you find
■ STAFF REPORT The best thing to do if you find hatchlings that appear to be in dire jeopardy from red tide is to call the Florida Fish and Wildlife C...
More hatchlings arrive, two juvenile strandings released
■ BY SUE ERWIN Sea turtle nests are continuing to hatch at a fast rate on the island, and more than 80 new nests have been recorded this week. As of J...