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Tarpon primer: Part One

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Tarpon season is one of the most anticipated times of the year in local waters. While I’ve encountered tarpon occasionally most every month of...

Get to know Suncoast Aqua Ventures

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Over the years, I’ve had the honor and pleasure of getting to know and work with many passionate and action-oriented citizens on the Suncoast,...

Rotary, Ringling team up for ecological film series

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The Rotary Club of Longboat Key is nearing completion of a short documentary film series created in collaboration with Ringling College of Art and...

Reel Time: Support local waterways during Giving Challenge 2024

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Do you support organizations that help protect the environment and our fisheries but can’t seem to find the time to get involved by volunteering...

 Reel Time: Salon fundraiser meets with success

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Salon (noun) - a conversational gathering of notables held at the home of a prominent person. On Saturday afternoon, Suncoast Waterkeeper held its Suncoast...
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Rusty Chinnis

Rusty Chinnis is an avid fly fisherman, a photojournalist and a retired building contractor in addition to being a passionate defender of the local environment's importance to the health and economy of the area. A 42-year resident of Longboat Key and Manatee County, he is chairman of the board of Suncoast Waterkeeper, a founder and former co-chairman of the Sister Keys Conservancy, and founder and chairman emeritus of Sarasota Bay Watch in addition to being The Sun's Outdoors columnist. Email

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