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Conservation

Conservation Foundation Protects Critical Florida Panther Habitat

According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, only 120 to 230 adults currently remain in the wild.

03/29/2022 By Staff

Grants

Gulf Coast Communtiy Foundation Awards $75,000 to Conservation Foundation

The funding is in support of the Quad Parcels re-wilding.

03/08/2022 By Staff

Grants

Conservation Foundation Receives $10,000 Grant for Youth Programming

The funds come from the Manatee Community Foundation.

03/03/2022 By Staff

Do It Right

What to Know About Fishing Regulations

Plus, how to protect marine life while you're on the water.

03/01/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Catch of the Day

Eleven Types of Fish You'll Find in Local Waters

What to catch and how to cook it.

03/01/2022 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Fishing Guide

Where to Fish in Sarasota-Manatee If You Don't Have a Boat

You can cast a rod or net from our beaches, bridges, piers and parks.

03/01/2022 By Staff

Fresh Catch

What It's Like to Go Fishing for the First Time

I thought fishing would be boring. Then I felt a tug on my line.

03/01/2022 By Susan Burns

Fish Tales

Sarasota’s Waters Have Centuries of Stories to Tell

Fishing by net and by line is woven into Sarasota’s cultural fabric and history.

03/01/2022 By John McCarthy

The Eagle Has Landed

The Dump Is Probably the Best Place to Spot the Once-Endangered Bald Eagle (Yes, Really)

In his new book, Jack Davis details how there have been two kinds of bald eagles throughout American history: the symbol and the living bird.

03/01/2022 By Isaac Eger

Clamtastic!

Sarasota Baywatch Plans to Release 1 Million Clams Into Local Waters

Clams naturally filter excess nutrients that can contribute to red tide blooms and inhibit sea grass growth—a necessary food source for local marine mammals.

02/22/2022 By Staff

Science Is Cool

This Local Organization Is Teaching Kids About Sharks

Minorities in Shark Sciences is fighting back against the systemic issues that keep children of color from the scientific field, especially marine biology.

02/17/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Climate Change

New Report Predicts More Than a Foot of Sea Level Rise for Sarasota-Manatee

The report, released by NOAA and six other federal agencies, says Gulf Coast sea levels will rise 14-18 inches by 2050.

02/15/2022 By Megan McDonald

Love Notes

Five Easy Yet Romantic Valentine's Day Date Ideas

Head to the park or a beach, pretend you're a tourist at a local attraction and more.

02/07/2022 By Heather Dunhill

Dedications

Bill Robinson Lakeside Loop Will Be Dedicated Jan. 29

Robinson was the founder of Fit2Run and established Robinson Preserve in northwest Bradenton.

01/21/2022 By Staff

Our Squirrels, Ourselves

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Squirrel

It’s all about understanding urban wildlife—and the occasional sausage.

01/21/2022 By Isaac Eger

Conservation

Conservation Foundation Permanently Protects 14.38 Acres in Manatee County

The newly protected land is located between Braden River Park and the Honi Hanta Girl Scout Camp.

01/18/2022 Photography by Staff

Birds Are Real

Global Warming and Population Growth Are Impacting Local Bird Numbers

Volunteers tallied 165 species and about 30,000 birds at the Sarasota Audubon's Society annual Christmas Bird Count on Jan. 1.

01/12/2022 By Susan Burns

Teed up

Plans to Renovate Bobby Jones Golf Complex Get the Green Light

After years of neglect and delays, the Sarasota City Commission approved plans to move forward with renovations and conservation of the 300-acre property.

01/11/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Nature

Manatee County Parks Will Celebrate Arbor Day with a Scavenger Hunt

UF/IFAS Extension and Manatee County Parks will host a community-wide scavenger hunt for native trees.

01/07/2022 By Staff

Nature

'Fire Fest' Will Educate Public About Prescribed Burns

The family-friendly event will take place on Saturday, Jan. 29.

01/04/2022 By Staff

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More Travel & Outdoors

Conservation Foundation Protects Critical Florida Panther Habitat

Gulf Coast Communtiy Foundation Awards $75,000 to Conservation Foundation

Conservation Foundation Receives $10,000 Grant for Youth Programming

What to Know About Fishing Regulations

Eleven Types of Fish You'll Find in Local Waters

Where to Fish in Sarasota-Manatee If You Don't Have a Boat

What It's Like to Go Fishing for the First Time

Sarasota’s Waters Have Centuries of Stories to Tell

The Dump Is Probably the Best Place to Spot the Once-Endangered Bald Eagle (Yes, Really)

Sarasota Baywatch Plans to Release 1 Million Clams Into Local Waters

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