State bans tarpon fishing with Boca Grande Grande jig

http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20130908/ARTICLE/130909665/2416/NEWS?Title=State-bans-tarpon-fishing-with-Boca-Grande-jig-

Living Shoreline Project at Bay Front Park in Downtown Sarasota

  -copied from Sarasota Bay Estuary Program Newsletter September 2013

SBEP and the City of Sarasota have installed a living shoreline area at Bay Front Park in downtown Sarasota. The project features 150-feet of Florida-native plants. The use of plants will help stabilize the sediments and provide habitat that attract birds and other wildlife. Living shorelines provide a natural alternative to hardened seawalls made of concrete, rock and other materials. The use of plants and sloping shorelines provides a buffer for stormwater pollution running into local waterways.

The Southwest Florida Water Management District provided funding support for the new project and Stantec is the contractor. SBEP and its partners completed the region's first living shoreline project in 2011 at Herb Dolan Park in Bradenton Beach. Concrete rubble was removed from the site and replaced with natural fiber material and native vegetation. The SBEP website provides more information about living shorelines.

Bradenton Beach 2011 - The pipe job is completed now.

Mote scientists tag great white sharks

http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20130823/ARTICLE/130829826/2416/NEWS?Title=Mote-scientists-tag-more-great-white-sharks

Lido Beach Sunset

Photo by Mitch Davis

Real Florida boat on the Manatee River

built by Dave Lucas

Sarasota officer saves 100 turtle hatchlings

http://crimeandcourts.blogs.heraldtribune.com/10269/sarasota-officer-saves-100-turtle-hatchlings/
- Sarasota Herald Tribune

Sarasota Field Trips Summer/Fall 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. 

  

Quiet Water Kayaking

  

Leisurely paddling and observation at a variety of sites difficult to visit by any other means.  Kayak, paddle, life vest etc  supplied.  If you've never used a kayak before, a short training session before the trip will get you going.  Call John at (941) 966-7308 for reservations.  Members who own a kayak and life vest are welcome to go on trips marked with no asterisk (*) for a $5 donation to ALS. Cost is $20 for members, $25 for non-members unless otherwise noted.  Trips into State parks also require an additional fee.

  

August      

8   Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Point Park.................................8:30 - 11:30 am

10   Caspersen Beach/Lemon Bay................................................8:30 - 11:30 am

11   Bird Key/South Lido Park.......................................................8:30 - 11:30 am

15   Don Pedro State Park/Lemon Bay............................8:30 - 11:30 am  $25 member, $30 non

17   Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Point Park.................................8:30 - 11:30 am

*20 Sunset/Moonlight Paddle.....................................................6:30 - 9:00 pm

22   Sister Keys/Longboat Key......................................................8:30 - 11:30 am

24   Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Point Park.................................8:30 - 11:30 am

25   Bird Key/South Lido Park.......................................................8:30 - 11:30 am

September     

7    Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Point Park.................................8:30 - 11:30 am

8    Bird Key/South Lido Park.......................................................8:30 - 11:30 am

*12 Sunset/Moonlight Paddle.....................................................6:00 - 8:30 pm

*17 Sunset/Moonlight Paddle.....................................................6:00 - 8:30 pm

19   Stump Pass State Park.............................................8:30 - 11:30 am  $25 member, $30 non

21   Bird Key/South Lido Park......................................................8:30 - 11:30 am

22   Shell Key Preserve/Pinellas County...........................10 am - 2 pm  $30 member, $35 non

24   Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Point Park................................8:30 - 11:30 am

October  

12   Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Point Park................................9 am - noon

13   Little Manatee River State Park...................................10 am - 2 pm  $30 member, $35 non

15   Waterways of Nokomis..........................................................9 am - noon

*16  Sunset/Moonlight Paddle....................................................5:30 - 8:00 pm

*17  Sunset/Moonlight Paddle....................................................5:30 - 8:00 pm

19  Myakka State Park.....................................................................8:30 - 11:30 am

20  Bird Key/South Lido Park..........................................................8:30 - 11:30 am

23  Palma Sola Bay/Robinson Preserve.............................10 am - 2 pm  $30 member, $35 non

27  Myakka State Park.....................................................................8:30 - 11:30 am  

NOTE:   November Preview - Myakka Daze!!! All-day trip down the Myakka River. $50 or $30 with your own boat.  Call John for details @ 941-966-7308

Blue World TV

http://www.blueworldtv.com/

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Scallopolooze

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Scallopalooza 3 weeks away

Sarasota Bay Watch
Annual Fundraiser for Scallop Restoration
 

    When:      Saturday, August 3, 2013: 6pm cocktails (cash bar), 7pm dinner
       Where:    Sarasota Yacht Club, 1100 John Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, FL
       Tickets:   $85 per person includes dinner, entertainment, and auction
                        A limited number of tables: 10 persons for $750, 8 persons for $600
       Dress:     Coastal Casual

The Environmental Protection Agency's Gulf of Mexico Program recently awarded Sarasota Bay Watch the Gulf Guardian Award for our scallop restoration project, a ten year intiative to boost the scallop population to a self-perpetuating level. For the past two years with the support of the community, SBW has raised funds at Scallopalooza to enable us to distributed 24 million scallop larvae into Sarasota Bay's seagrass beds. Now in our 3rd year, SBW carries out what Fish and Wildlife Research Scientists consider to be "the most aggressive scallop restoration in the state of Florida".

Bring your friends and meet new ones at Scallopalooza to celebrate our Gulf Guardian award and raise funds for continued scallop restoration efforts. Join Sarasota Bay Watch and share in this committment to our community.
 

Buy Your Tickets Today!

Beachgoers warned of strong currents and tides

http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20130705/ARTICLE/130709798/2416/NEWS?Title=Beachgoers-warned-of-strong-currents-tides&tc=ar
- Sarasota Herald Tribune

Trouble Finds Skimmer Chicks by LOU NEWMAN

Please check out Lou Newman's website at http://www.lounewmanphotography.com/other_gal/index.htm    There are many, many more spectacular photos of seashore flora and fauna.

Tarpon Pointe Grill & Tiki Bar

 I'm going to try this and report back:
http://tarponpointegrill.com/

Boating on the Braden River with Dave

Sarasota: John Sarkozy kayak events

Kayak Trip at Little Manatee River State Park

Saturday, Jun 29 9:00a

Little Manatee River launch, Ruskin

Kayak and explore the Little Manatee River, led by John Sarkozy. Learn about the flora and fauna on a relaxing open-seated kayak...

Explore Shell Key Preserve, Pinellas County, by kayak

Saturday, Jul 20 9:00a

Pinellas Bayway launch site, Tierra Verde

Enjoy a quiet morning kayaking at Shell Key Preserve in Pinellas County, led by John Sarkozy. See marine creatures and wonderful bird life...

Kayak Little Sarasota Bay to Palmer Point Beach

Thursday, Jul 4 8:30a

Vamo boat ramp, Sarasota

Join John Sarkozy, as he shows you the natural beauty of Little Sarasota Bay, by kayak. All kayak equipment will be provided to you and it is included in the cost of the trip...

Kayak trip at South Lido

Sunday, Jul 7 8:30a

South Lido Nature Park, Sarasota

Enjoy a quiet water kayak trip on the bay around South Lido Park. All kayak equipment will be supplied to you and it is included in the cost of the trip...

Sunset // Moonlight Kayak Trip On Little Sarasota Bay

Wednesday, Jul 17 7:00p

Moonlight Kayak Launch, Sarasota

Enjoy a quiet - water kayak trip on Little Sarasota Bay to Palmer Point Beach. Begin the paddle before sunset and return in the moonlight...

52nd Annual Meeting of the American Littoral Society

52nd Annual Meeting of the American Littoral Society

Cape May, NJ

October 25-27, 2013

   Set in one of the most beautiful coastal communities on the Atlantic, we will enjoy the ocean front views from the La Mer Beachfront Inn (www.capemaylamer.com), and venture out into the natural areas of what has been called "one of the last best places" for bird watching, whale watching and surf fishing clinics. Cape May is internationally recognized as one of the most important migratory bird stop overs in the world, and Delaware Bay is designated a RAMSAR Wetland of International Significance, home to horseshoe crabs, sturgeon and other fascinating marine life.

Our staff naturalists will lead day field trips and night time star and owl walks, discussions and demonstrations to introduce you to the wonderful coastal life of Cape May and the Delaware Bay, and presentations on the work the American Littoral Society is doing to care for the coast here.

 

We will be participating in a bird banding demonstration by researchers studying migratory hawks, go looking for migrating whales traveling past Cape May on their way back to warmer waters, and have an opportunity to learn the secrets of surf casting right from the beach in front of the hotel!

   And remember - dolphins are often seen right from the rooms of the La Mer

The weekend is informal, a time to catch up with old friends and meet new ones, as you explore and learn about the coast in this special place. Don't miss out - we always discover something special! We look forward to seeing you.

Click Here for sign up form

Chick Crossing

This sign is on the edge of a seabird nesting area on south Lido Key off Sarasota.  A single rope around the area protects nests on the ground from those who can read.

Beach Bug - not identified, yet
Some kind of beach beetle????