Tag: Lemon Bay Conservancy

Burrowing owls by Lemon Bay

Wick and Magge Sollers hosted the Lemon Bay Conservancy on Tuesday night, to present the conservation group’s efforts at saving the burrowing owls of Cape Haze and the region. From left are Magge...

New director of Lemon Bay Conservancy Michelle VanderHaar

Within minutes of meeting Michelle VanderHaar, the new executive director of the Lemon Bay Conservancy, it is obvious that she is passionate and enthusiastic about the organization and her role in...

Lemon Bay honors Eva Furner at annual meeting

Wildflower project cited in volunteer service The Lemon Bay Conservancy held its annual meeting on Jan. 26, bringing together board members, volunteers and supporters to reflect on recent...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Jim Fourqurean

January 29, 2026
Angela McPhillips
Profiles

Renowned seagrass expert visits Cape Haze Dr. Jim Fourqurean is one of the world’s leading seagrass scientists, a pioneer whose decades of research at Florida International University have...

Seagrass expert of renown to speak at Lemon Bay

The Lemon Bay Conservancy welcomes Dr. James W. Fourqurean, distinguished university professor and associate director, Institute of Environment, Florida International University, who will present...

Burrowing owl effort expands on Cape Haze

Just off Gasparilla Island, a small colony of Florida burrowing owls – a state-threatened species – is holding on as development increases around them. Fewer than 50 adult owls remain in western...

IN THE SPOTLTIGHT: Mark Horan

November 26, 2025
Angela McPhillips
Profiles

From tennis court to animal habitat Mark Horan’s path to conservation work in Boca Grande and Cape Haze began long before he ever paddled out to collect water samples or walked the edges of a...

Lemon Bay Conservancy tarpon pull on Saturday, Nov. 15

The Lemon Bay Conservancy will host a tarpon “pull” on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 7:45 to 10:30 a.m. All new and returning tarpon net pull volunteers are invited to participate in the tarpon research...

New to Lemon Bay Conservancy Board

October 2, 2025
Staff Report
Community, News

Loulie Mauran and Mark Horan have joined the board of the Lemon Bay Conservancy. Both are long-time members who share the group’s passion for protecting the local environment. Mark Horan was...

Nation’s roseate spoonbill expert flies into Cape Haze

Jerry Lorenz, state director of research for Florida Audubon, will be in Cape Haze to speak on roseate spoonbills on Thursday, April 11. “I had no intention of studying spoonbills, but as you...