Saturday, October 31, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Ringling Causeway Fishing Piers
The T.J. "Tony" Saprito Fishing Pier, off the east side of Ringling Causeway, is a great place to walk and see all kinds of birds and freshly caught fish. The toadfish in the following article is an example.
There is also an old pier just east which is popular. (Be prepared to climb over large rocks.)
Toadfish
This toadfish was caught off the Ringling Bridge fishing pier.
"The toadfish comprise the family Brachoididae, the only family in the ray-finned fish order Batrachoidiformes. Both the English common name and scientific name refer to their toad-like appearance (batrakhos is Greek for frog).
Toadfish are benthic ambush predators that favor sandy or muddy substrates where their cryptic coloration helps them avoid detection by their prey . Toadfish are well known for their ability to "sing", males in particular using the swim bladder as a sound-production device used to attract mates." - Wikipedia.com
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Red Tide Status
http://research.myfwc.com/features/view_article.asp?id=9670#Stata
- Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
- Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Florida's Path to Clean Energy
Sarasota Democratic Party's Position:
Where?
Sarasota CountyDemocratic Headquarters
7358 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
(In the Coral Cove Mall - Map)
"Drilling for oil off Florida’s coasts is a bad idea on so many levels it’s hard to believe we even need to spend time and energy fighting it. But big oil has friends in high places and even more unlikely co-conspirators like members of the state’s solar energy industry. So what do we do? Stand by and let the bulldozer run us over?!? Heck NO!!! We fight back. How? With knowledge and strength in numbers! The oil lobby may have unlimited resources to buy votes and peddle influence, but we have PASSION, COMMITMENT and FLORIDA’S BEST INTEREST @ HEART.
Come hear Susan Glickman, a consultant to the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, give us the knowledge and power we need to defeat this travesty. We’ll learn there are ways to save money on electric bills by investing in conservation and renewable energy technologies rather than build new, more expensive power plants. We’ll learn what other opposition is planned, and how we can join the fight."Where?
Sarasota CountyDemocratic Headquarters
7358 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
(In the Coral Cove Mall - Map)
When?
Wednesday, October 28
Noon-1:30 pm
How do I register?
Call 330-9400 or email:
headquarters@sarasotadems.org
Suggested donation: $10 pp
Seats are limited ...
so reserve yours today!
Monday, October 26, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
SE American Littoral Society Picnic
Y'ALL COME ! !
October 24 at Blackburn Point beginning at noon.
We will supply hot dogs, rolls, fire etc. Bring your own chair. Bring a drink or a dish to share. Call if you are coming and checkout your contribution. BLACKBURN POINT
October 24 at Blackburn Point beginning at noon.
We will supply hot dogs, rolls, fire etc. Bring your own chair. Bring a drink or a dish to share. Call if you are coming and checkout your contribution. BLACKBURN POINT
Contact the Daytons at 941- 493-5087 for additional info.
Bring your camera. Take a few photos and email them to web@sealitsoc.org
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Ocean Watch boat to stop at Port of Miami
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/story/1288229.html
- Miami Herald
See also:
http://www.aroundtheamericas.org/portal/Ocean%20Watch
and
Sailors for the Sea: http://www.sailorsforthesea.org/
- Miami Herald
See also:
http://www.aroundtheamericas.org/portal/Ocean%20Watch
and
Sailors for the Sea: http://www.sailorsforthesea.org/
Monday, October 19, 2009
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
October 17 - 1st Annual Monofilament Cleanup
Sarasota Bay Watch
Sarasota Bay birds need your help! Join Sarasota Bay Watch on October 17 for the 1st Annual Monofilament Cleanup! For more information visit the Sarasota Bay Watch website.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Friday, October 9, 2009
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Sarasota Bay Watch is on Facebook
If you are a Facebook member, login and search for "Sarasota Bay Watch".
Also, check out "Mote Marine Lab" and "American Littoral Society" on facebook.com
Also, check out "Mote Marine Lab" and "American Littoral Society" on facebook.com
Florida's Newest Clean Marina
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/secretary/news/2009/10/1001_02.htm
- Florida Dept of Environmental Protection
- Florida Dept of Environmental Protection
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Sarasota shoreline 1840
Seth Eastman painted the coast near "Indian Beach"
in North Sarasota in 1840.
There was a U.S. Army encampment at Indian Beach during the 2nd Seminole War.
(Double-click sign for readable image)Watch for more "blogspots" labeled "Florida Shoreline History".
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Drilling tug-of-war continues
http://keysnews.com/node/17459
- Florida Keys News
"An oil spill off the coast of Australia that is currently dumping 16,800 gallons of crude in the ocean each day."
- Florida Keys News
"An oil spill off the coast of Australia that is currently dumping 16,800 gallons of crude in the ocean each day."
Monday, October 5, 2009
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Making a clean sweep
http://southshore2.tbo.com/content/2009/sep/30/ss-making-a-clean-sweep/news/
- South Shore News & Tribune
- South Shore News & Tribune
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Anna Maria - Beach Access
Near the northwest tip of Anna Maria Island, on the Gulf side, north of Pine Ave. and Gulf Dr., the beaches are wide with few people on a week day. However, there is no parking at the access point. One can park on the street on the main road and walk block or so.
Or....eat at the Sandbar Restuarant and take a walk.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Anna Maria Island - Northeast Tip
Along the northeast tip of Anna Maria Island,
the beach is eroding away.
Steps leading to "beach"
The Skyway Bridge crossing Tampa Bay lies to the northeast.
Passage Key, between Anna Maria Island and Egmont Key,
was underwater during high tide.
was underwater during high tide.
"Less than a mile to the north lies Passage Key, marking the southerly entrance into Tampa Bay. Since Ponce de Leon explored this coast in 1513, this island has served to guide ships into the great bay beyond called by early Spanish explorers "Bahia del Espirto Santo". After being named "Isla de Sanfrancisco y Leon" by the Spanish in 1757 and renamed "Burnaby Island" by the English in 1765, it was later named "Pollux Key", corresponding with the name "Castor Key" given to nearby Egmont Key. The island finally became known as "Cayo de Pasaje" in 1783, during the second Spanish occupation. This is the origin of today's name - Passage Key. Formerly much larger than it is today, the island contained a fresh water lake surrounded by large trees."
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