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

State terminates daily COVID-19 updates

Cindy Lane - June 5, 2021

The Florida Department of Health has announced that it will no longer update its online COVID-19 dashboard, which tracked the number of daily cases...

Cortez Cultural Center to honor veterans

Cindy Lane - May 25, 2021

CORTEZ - A program honoring Cortez veterans and their families will be held Saturday, May 29, from 9-10 a.m. at the Cortez Cultural Center,...

Mats of algae clog marina, affect business

Cindy Lane - May 24, 2021

TAMPA BAY – When the thick, slimy algae known as lyngbya gets into a boat motor, the fishing trip, dolphin tour, or sunset cruise...

Red tide advisory issued

Cindy Lane - May 23, 2021

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The Florida Department of Health in Manatee County has issued a red tide advisory for Anna Maria Island and Longboat...

Grand jury finds insufficient evidence for homicide in Morris death

Cindy Lane - May 18, 2021

A Manatee County grand jury found that evidence in the Jan. 1, 2009 death of Sheena Morris in a hotel room in Bradenton Beach...