People who fish locally know the importance of mangroves. Intertwined with their twisted roots is a web of life that’s inextricably bound to the snook, redfish, trout, flounder, grouper and…
Red tide. They’re probably two words nobody on or near Florida’s West Coast wants to hear, and I can understand why — sort of. Someone who owns a resort hotel,…
Lately, it seems we’re constantly reminded how our experiences growing up molded us into the kind of person we are today. The all-too-frequent heart-wrenching news we’re seeing emphasizes just how…
Suncoast Waterkeeper and partner environmental groups Tampa Bay Waterkeeper, Manasota-88 and Our Children’s Earth Foundation have once again given local anglers cause for some badly needed optimism. This past week, a settlement of a…
As readers are no doubt aware, I love to write about all things fishing, including the need to actively work to protect the resources that support this special area. That’s…
By Rusty Chinnis - May 30, 2021 I’ve always been a big fan of Sarasota’s Selby Gardens and the work it does in the community and beyond. As a member, I stop…
By Rusty Chinnis - May 24, 2021 Catch and release used to be a relatively new concept in sport fishing, one that recognized that fish populations are vulnerable and not the endless…
By Rusty Chinnis - May 3, 2021 I’ve written a lot lately about the critical issues facing our local waters and the need for anglers (everyone, really) to get involved in efforts…
By Rusty Chinnis - April 12, 2021 Rounding a mangrove corner into Clam Bar Bay on the edges of Tampa Bay, I had the sensation of a place remembered. I had first…
By Rusty Chinnis Suncoast Waterkeeper is teaming up with Sarasota Bay Watch this year when they conduct their Annual Sister Keys Clean up on Saturday, March 6. The event is…