Sarasota News Events: Seagrasses play a crucial role in the health and resilience of Florida’s coastal ecosystems. They provide nursery habitats for keystone species and stabilize shorelines and sediments. Seagrasses contribute significantly to environmental health by filtering excess nutrients from the water (which improves water quality and reduces harmful algal blooms), capturing and storing carbon […]
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Big Waters Saving Coastal Owls
Big Waters Land Trust is delighted to announce the permanent conservation of five lots totaling 1.34 acres in the City of Cape Coral. The City received a grant from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) in partnership with the Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Florida, Inc. to acquire these lots, and more in the […]
UF Extension Service Virtual Tour
“Virtual Tour” Highlights Conservation, Landscaping, Sustainability and More at Sarasota County Extension SARASOTA COUNTY – There’s a new way to learn about a range of landscaping approaches, conservation initiatives, solar options and more at UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County: a virtual tour. The tour consists of 19 distinct stops — with more to be added […]
Florida Affected by FEMA cuts
Sarasota News Events WUSF | By Kiley Petracek A FEMA program that provides the most hurricane aid to Florida – nearly $300 million – has been slashed by the Trump administration. The hurricane season begins June 1. The city of St. Petersburg asked the federal government for almost $34 million to help fund local projects that […]
NOAA predicts above-normal 2025 Atlantic hurricane season
NOAA’s outlook for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which goes from June 1 to November 30, predicts a 30% chance of a near-normal season, a 60% chance of an above-normal season, and a 10% chance of a below-normal season. The agency is forecasting a range of 13 to 19 total named storms (winds of 39 […]
Three New Manatees: Bishop MSN
Sarasota News Events: The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature has received three new arrivals for secondary rehabilitation. Young female manatees named Mandalore, Crane, and Kyber. Their arrival at the Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Habitat marks the next phase in their recovery process. “It is important that the manatees feel comfortable in their new environment,” states […]
Challenging new development in Sarasota? Be ready to spend a small fortune
Sarasota News Events: This story is provided by Suncoast Spotlight, an investigative news source. Challenging new development in Sarasota? Be ready to spend a small fortune Published On: May 9, 2025Last Updated: May 9, 2025 By: Derek Gilliam | Suncoast Searchlight In a city defined by its coastal charm and modest skyline, a heated battle […]
Gulf Islands Ferry Notes Changes
Gulf Islands Ferry Updates Operational Schedule MANATEE COUNTY, FL (April 25, 2025) – The Gulf Islands Ferry will adjust its operational schedule for May 2025. Effective May 1, the two catamarans will shift service from five to four days-per-week, running Thursday through Sunday. Service will continue between the downtown Bradenton Riverwalk Pier and the Historic […]
How developers control Florida’s fastest-growing communities
Gran Paradiso battle reveals how developers control Florida’s fastest-growing communities Published On: April 18, 2025Last Updated: April 18, 2025 By: Derek Gilliam | Suncoast Searchlight Streets lined with lush landscaping wind through what was once open ranchland, now transformed into a luxury community. At the entrance, royal palms rise in perfect formation, flanking an ornate Spanish […]
Sarasota Co. Chlorine Flush Alert
Sarasota News Events: Sarasota County Public Utilities to Conduct Free Chlorine Conversion SARASOTA COUNTY – From April 22 through May 6, Sarasota County Public Utilities will temporarily modify its drinking (potable) water disinfection process as part of routine maintenance. The water will remain safe to drink. This process has many benefits, including improving the […]
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