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County commissioners to vote on wetland buffers

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On Sept. 26, Suncoast Waterkeeper hosted a panel discussion of the “Value of Wetlands” that was attended by over 150 concerned citizens. During the...

Get ready for fabulous fall fishing

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The first cold front is probably still a month or more away, but fish are showing up and now is a great time to...

Suncoast Waterkeeper to host ‘Value of Wetlands’ panel

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Development and the environment can be compatible. While I know that might seem like an antithetical statement, when greed and power don’t cloud the...

Reel Time: Opposition mounts against wetlands reduction

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When the Manatee County Board of Commissioners voted 6-1 (Commissioner George Kruse voted no) to reduce wetland buffers in the county, the audience at...

Reel Time: Exploring FWC’s School Fishing Club Program

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Now that the new school year is in session, it is time to register for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) 2023-24...
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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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