Like many waterways in the Country, the Sarasota Bay Watershed faces many challenges from climate change, hurricanes, the inflow of excess nutrients and pollutants and harmful algal blooms like red tide. But from noon on April 26th to noon on April 27th, the Giving Challenge will be a positive force that can actually help water [...]
The Venice Area Audubon Society hosted its inaugural Bird Rookery Day on Saturday, March 19th, with an array of environmentally important exhibits, hands-on conservation demonstrations and educational presentations by leading local organizations. The on-site exhibitors included the Mangrove Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society, The Peace River Butterfly Society, Sarasota County Master Gardeners, START’s [...]
The Florida manatee, designated the state marine mammal in 1975, is among the state’s most popular native animal. Manatees are often called gentle giants. They’re slow-moving, peaceful creatures that tend to flock toward human activity in search of warmth. However, 2021 was not a good year for them. More than 1,101 of the sea mammals [...]
Serves 4 Time 30 min Ingredients 8 ounces salmon filet 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt or coarse sea salt, plus more to taste 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more to taste 12 ounces whole wheat penne pasta 1 bunch thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 3/4 cup fresh [...]
Current Conditions The red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was observed at background concentrations offshore of Southwest Florida over the past week. In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at background concentrations in one sample each from offshore of Collier and Monroe counties. In Northwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis [...]
