40th International Coastal Cleanup Is Saturday!
This is a reminder to join volunteers worldwide to help protect our waters by removing litter and recording data that can drive real policy change. This year’s cleanup is especially […]
Sarasota County Parks Volunteers Receive State Award
Some of the volunteers holding the award: Jim Wendell, John Metzger, David Evans, Steven Bell, and Jim Dobson. The Florida Recreation and Park Association (FRPA) honored Sarasota County Parks, Recreation […]
FWC Opens 2025-26 Florida Fish Art Contest for Students
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, in partnership with Wildlife Forever, has announced the opening of the 2025-26 Florida Fish Art Contest. The annual program invites students in grades […]
North Port to host panel on environmental resiliency
The City of North Port invites community members to join the third installment of its panel series on Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Suncoast Technical College, […]
Mote Marine Laboratory Opens New Seagrass Research Facilities
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium marked a major milestone in ocean sustainability on August 25 with the ribbon-cutting of three cutting-edge research facilities aimed at restoring Florida’s imperiled seagrass ecosystems. […]
Nature news… guided walks, hands-on workshops, family-friendly programs and major regional conferences…Learn, volunteer, or simply enjoy the outdoors.
Join us on Saturday, September 13, from 10 to 11am at the Gasparilla Island Lighthouse, 880 Belcher Road, Gasparilla Island State Park, Boca Grande, for a fun, family-friendly program all […]
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DOH-Charlotte Issues Rabies Advisory After Confirmed Case
The Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County (DOH-Charlotte) has issued a rabies advisory following confirmation of a positive case in a raccoon captured near Washington Loop Road and Duncan […]
Gulf red snapper private rec fall season opens Sept. 1
Florida’s 2025 Gulf private recreational red snapper fall season will open Sept. 1, giving anglers a series of opportunities to catch and keep the popular fish through December. The season […]
Mote Aquarium Prepares for Move to New Mote SEA
July 6, 2025, marked the final day that Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s City Island facility welcomed general public visitors. The organization is now focused on the launch of its […]
Sarasota County invites volunteers to join International Coastal Cleanup
Registration is now open for the 2025 International Coastal Cleanup, a global initiative to remove litter from beaches and waterways. The event, hosted locally by Keep Sarasota County Beautiful, will […]
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