Over the last few months, many of you who have driven by Bobby Jones Park have noticed the rapid development of the new golf course as the turf grows in on the greens and fairways and the sand traps take shape. What you can’t see from the road at this point is the creation of [...]
For over two decades, the Science and Environment Council (SEC), a not-for-profit consortium of the 40 leading science-based environmental nonprofit and government organizations in Sarasota and Manatee Counties, has convened discussions, informed policy and enhanced public awareness about science-based conversation and sustainable practices to protect and restore our natural environment. In early December, the SEC [...]
The EcoSummit will feature lively solutions-oriented lectures, panel discussions, storytelling and music. Dozens of national, regional and local experts will share fascinating insights and future-forward innovations for recharging our environment and reducing our impacts that will sustain our coastal community’s environment-based quality of life. The EcoSummit kicks off December 4th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 [...]
Serves 4 Time 1 hr 15 min Ingredients 1 1/2 pound medium red potatoes, sliced 5 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided 1 small lemon, thinly sliced, seeds discarded 1/3 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup dry whole wheat bread crumbs 1/4 cup grated fresh horseradish (or 2 tablespoons [...]
Current Conditions Over the past week, the red tide organism Karenia brevis was detected at background concentrations in one Northwest Florida sample collected offshore. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF and NOAA NCCOS) to help track nearshore and offshore conditions. In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was not observed. In Northwest [...]
