START is launching a Special Sales Promotion on under dock mini reefs for waterside residents on the Sun Coast. The units fit under your dock and provide habitat for sea life that filter excess nutrients from the water and attract a wide variety of fish as shown in the above picture taken at the Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant on Longboat Key.
START’s campaign to promote the use of under dock mini reefs to improve local water quality continues to gain momentum. Orders are coming in from all along the Suncoast from Siesta Key, the City of Sarasota on up through Longboat Key and Anna Maria Island. An excellent example as shown above is the recent installation [...]
Florida red tide is caused by an algae which blooms in the Gulf of Mexico, under certain environmental conditions and releases a neurotoxin called brevetoxin. When people eat shellfish that have been exposed to Florida Red Tide, they can contract a very serious and potentially deadly illness called Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning, or PSP. Another form [...]
In February, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet announced the approval of two Florida Forever land acquisitions. One of them was the Orange Hammock Ranch. This property has long been on the radar of environmentalists and was identified by Sarasota County in 1998 as a critical natural protection area. Sarasota County and Southwest Florida [...]
Total Time: 25 minutes Ingredients Aluminum foil 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped Zest/juice of 1 lemon, divided 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs 4 (6-oz) firm, white fish fillets (swordfish or halibut), thawed 2 tablespoons capers, drained 1/2 cup white wine Prep – Preheat oven to 425°F. Line baking sheet [...]
Current Conditions The red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was observed in two Southwest Florida samples and one Northwest Florida sample over the past week. Additional details are provided below. Please note: We are continuing to process samples, but are experiencing a reduction in sampling by FWRI staff and partners. In Southwest Florida over the past [...]
