Sun staff writer/photographer covering the environment, tourism and Cortez.

Peace out

Cindy Lane - April 14, 2020

“Pass on peace, not COVID-19” is the inspirational message written in the sands of Anna Maria Island by local artist Jim Shipley, and people...

Happy Pascua Florida Day!

Cindy Lane - April 2, 2020

Today is Florida's State Day - Pascua Florida Day! It's the anniversary of the discovery of Florida in 1513 by Juan Ponce de León,...

Coronavirus affecting turtle, bird monitoring

Cindy Lane - March 22, 2020

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – COVID-19 will keep most Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring volunteers off the beaches as sea turtle and...

DAR recognizes Cortez women with awards

Cindy Lane - March 16, 2020

CORTEZ – Three Cortez women, local historian Dr. Mary Fulford Green, artist Linda Molto and former Manatee County Commissioner Jane von Hahmann, were honored...

Coronavirus may be increasing tourism

Cindy Lane - March 15, 2020

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – While COVID-19 is causing canceled cruises, the shutdown of Disney World and widespread anxiety about venturing far from home, it...