START is pleased to report that the Sarasota Bay Watch’s clam seeding program near the Pier in Bradenton Beach has just been completed with the installation of another 93,000 clams. The seeding was sponsored by the City’s Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) with a major assist from Gold Coast Eagle Distributing via the use of their [...]
As outlined in the poster above, START is actively working with Sarasota County’s Neighborhood Environmental Stewardship Team (NEST) to help reduce the nutrients that run into our waterways that can feed red tide. The poster was on display at Lucky’s Market Impact Day on April 23rd when 10% percent of the profits from the day’s [...]
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Dr. Thomas K. Frazer as the State of Florida’s first Chief Science Officer. Joining Governor DeSantis at the announcement were Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Noah Valenstein and leadership of Florida’s environmental organizations. On January 10, Governor DeSantis announced major water policy reforms for the state [...]
Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 (12-ounce) boneless, skinless fillet salmon 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 8 ounces whole wheat penne pasta 1 cup fresh or frozen petite green peas 3 cups packed baby spinach leaves 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3/4 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds 1/4 teaspoon [...]
Our friends at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission sent us the following release and asked that we share it with our readers. May marks the beginning of sea turtle nesting season on many of Florida’s sandy beaches. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is asking beachfront property owners and beach visitors [...]
