Bicycling and archaeology? Sure. Look for a route through west Bradenton

http://www.ticketsarasota.com/2013/05/23/bicycling-and-archaeology-sure-trail-planned-for-west-bradenton/

Seen a Whale Shark? Mote wants to know

http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20130521/ARTICLE/130529932/2416/NEWS?Title=NEW-Seen-a-whale-shark-Mote-wants-to-know
-Sarasota Herald Tribune

Sarasota OKs doubling of mooring field

http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20130520/ARTICLE/130529955/2416/NEWS?Title=Sarasota-OKs-doubling-of-bayfront-mooring-field
-Sarasota Herald Tribune

Flowers at Phillipi Park

Sharkys named Florida's Best Beach Bar

http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20130516/ARTICLE/130519736/2416/NEWS?Title=Sharky-s-named-Florida-s-Best-Beach-Bar
-Sarasota Herald Tribune

Hidden Sarasota

http://www.ticketsarasota.com/hidden-sarasota/
- Sarasota Herald Tribune

10 Paddling Trips Near Sarasota

http://www.ticketsarasota.com/2012/04/01/top-10-paddling-trips-near-sarasota/
- Sarasota Herald Tribune

Photos?

My camera is not working.
Please email me a few SHORELINE photos to post,
   marinell3@comcast.net

More Habitat Means More Fish

New report highlights positive impacts of habitat restoration on conservation and economy For many years the American Littoral Society has been at the forefront of habitat restoration in our region. We are restoring oysters and the habitat their reefs provide in Barnegat Bay and Delaware Bay. We are promoting and implementing "Living Shorelines" throughout New Jersey--an innovative technique to restore shallow water habitats while controlling shoreline erosion. Our large-scale scale salt marsh restoration in Jamaica Bay is well under way. All of this work is designed to strengthen fisheries and support the industries (and people) that rely upon them. A new report, More Habitat Means More Fish, makes a compelling case for this special relationship between habitat and healthy commercial and recreational fisheries. It was released earlier today by Restore America's Estuaries (RAE) and the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) and co-authored with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Key Findings   More Habitat Means More Fish is packed with real life examples of coastal habitat restoration projects that have been implemented around the U.S. and the positive impact they have had including: Over 75 percent of our nation's commercial fish catch and 80-90 percent of the recreational fish catch depend on key estuary habitat at some point in their lifecycle. Fish populations can respond quickly to habitat improvement and the impact will last over an extended period of time. Rebounds in fish populations can occur within months and persist for years. Since 2000, in Massachusetts and New York, herring, shad and sturgeon have doubled and tripled in population due to habitat restoration projects. Sandy Recovery Connection Coastal habitat restoration has become doubly important in our post-Sandy recovery period and our voice is the loudest advocating for including habitat restoration in NJ and NY recovery plans. Restored habitats such as oyster reefs, natural shorelines and restored tidal marshes can contribute to the overall resilience to storms and help reduce hazards. These benefits, coupled with the economic benefits to our fisheries and the industries supported by healthy, restored, fisheries habitats,  make it crystal clear that restoration of fisheries habitats should be a priority in our recovery from Sandy. Restored habitats can help protect our communities and support the health of our fisheries, and the communities that depend on them. Download the full report

Hands Across the Sand

Volunteer needs are many: outreach, posting flyers, phone banking, organizing bike rides/bus rides/EV drivers, site captains, petition gathering, event set-up/break-down, media, tabling, etc. Volunteer responsibilities can be tailored to your time, talents, and temperament! 

Please join us for an organizational meeting next Tuesday for more information:

WHAT: Hands Across the Sand volunteer meeting 

WHEN: Tuesday, May 7, 2013 6:00 pm

WHERE: The Coffee Loft

              5025 N. Tamiami Trail

           Sarasota, Fl 34234 [get directions]

**If you can't make this meeting and would still like to volunteer, please let us know. We'll make other arrangements to get you the information you need. 

Hands Across the Sand is a movement of people of from walks of life. It is not about politics - it is about the protection of our coastal economies, oceans, marine wildlife and fisheries. It’s about preserving our precious drinking water, air, and food. The damage that continues to happen due to offshore oil drilling accidents, hydraulic fracturing, the Alberta tar sands, mountain top removal mining, and the continuing proliferation of coal fired power plants are a threat to us all. Visit the Hands Across the Sand website for more information.

Walt's Fish Market History

http://waltsfish.com/index_files/WaltsHistory.htm

Lemon Bay Cove's bad idea keeps getting worse

http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20130502/COLUMNIST/130509939/2416/NEWS?Title=Ernst-Lemon-Bay-Cove-s-bad-idea-keeps-getting-worse
- Sarasota Herald Tribune

Saving the Ocean

http://chedd-angier.com/savingtheocean/index.html

Empty nets in Louisiana three years after the spill

http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/27/us/gulf-disaster-fishing-industry/index.html?hpt=hp_bn1
- CNN.com

Sarasota Bay Watch - 2013 Sister Keys Clean Up

Join Sarasota Bay Watch, the Town of Longboat Key,
Kathleen D Sailing Charters and the Chiles Group for the
2013 Sister Keys Clean Up.

WHERE:
The Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant 760 Broadway Street, Longboat Key

WHEN:
Saturday May 11, 2013  

 Sign Up starts at 8:00am at the Mar Vista Restaurant, 760 Broadway Street, North Longboat Key. Participants limited to 75. Clean Up starts at 9:00am and ends at 11:30pm with a complimentary lunch following at the Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant.

South Lido Kayak Launch

On the southeast side of Lido Key, there is a mangrove forest.  The entry road leads to a tunnel in the mangroves where kayaks can launch.  Many outfitters have kayaks for rent. There are kayak trails through the tunnels.  A busy weekend can see many outfitters and many kayakers in evidence.

Bud Doyle's Beach Walk Tally

10 years of beach walks and programs
averaging 30 walks per year, 
averaging 25 folks per walk.
 that's around 7,500 people !!!

Thank you, BUD DOYLE,

Casey Key is FUN

Littoral Society - Sarasota Field Trips

Spring - Summer 2013       Sarasota County on the west coast of Florida boasts some of the most amazing coastal flora, fauna, and habitat in the U.S.  Our Southeast Chapter offers a variety of ways to observe and learn about them. We offer kayaking, guided beach walks, seining, and eco-tours at various times throughout the year. This spring we have one last trip aboard the carefree learner next week and a host of kayak trips to carry you through the summer. Eco-Tours Aboard the Carefree Learner  Get hands-on fun and learn up close about the critters of Sarasota Bay with our expert naturalists and educators. Also see amazing nesting bird life. The boat is small and provides a great experience for people of all ages. The Carefree Learner tours are on Wednesdays at 1 to 3 pm departing from Bayfront Park next to Le Barge, near the Ringling circle. Members $15, Non-members $20, kids (12 and under) $10.  April 24, Contact Loyola at 206-484-7092 -  Last Chance to enjoy this great on-the- water activity until January 2014! Quiet Water Kayaking Enjoy leisurely paddling and observation at a variety of sites difficult to visit by any other means. Kayak, paddles, life vest, etc. supplied. If you haven't used a kayak before, a short training session before the trip will get you going. Members can bring their own kayak and life vests and participate for a $5 donation to the Society. Otherwise, most trips cost $20 for members, $25 for non-members. Trips usually run 3 to 4 hours. May      2  Historic Cortez/Kitchen Preserve  10am  - 1pm      4  Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Point Park  9am - noon      5  Bird Key/South Lido Park  8:30am - 11:30am      8  Palma Sola Bay/Robinson Preserve 10am-2pm   $30 mem-$35 non-mem    16  Waterways of Nokomis  9am - noon    19  Blackburn Pt/Oscar Scherer State Park  8:30am - noon  *21 Sunset/Moonlight Paddle  7pm - 9:30pm  *22 Sunset/Moonlight Paddle  7pm - 9:30pm   26 Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Pt Park  8:30am - 11:30am   29  Stump Pass State Park  9am - noon  $25 mem - $30 non-mem   June      1  Myakka River/Snook Haven  8:30am - 11:30am      2  Bird Key/South Lido Park  8:30am - 11:30am      5  Sister Key/Longboat Key  9am - noon      8  Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Pt Park  8:30am - 11:30am    22  Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Pt Park  8:30am - 11:30am    23  Bird Key/South Lido Park  8:30am  - 11:30am    27  Waterways of Nokomis  8:30am - 11:30am    29  Little Manatee River State Park   9am - 1pm  $30 mem - $35 non-mem   July      4    Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Pt Park  8:30am - 11:30am      6    Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Pt Park  8:30am - 11:30am      7   Bird Key/South Lido Park  8:30am - 11:30am    10  Stump Pass St Pk  8:30am - 11:30am   $25 mem - $30 non-mem  *17  Sunset/Moonlight Paddle  7pm - 9:30pm  *18  Sunset/Moonlight Paddle  7pm - 9:30pm    20  Shell Key Preserve/Pinellas Co  9am -1pm  $30 mem - $35 non-mem    21  Bird Key/South Lido Park  8:30am - 11:30am    24  Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Pt Pk  8:30am - 11:30am    31  Casperson Beach/Lemon Bay  8:30am - 11:30am   www.littoralsociety.org

Fish has human teeth

http://www.weather.com/video/fish-has-human-teeth-35872

- weather.com