Thursday, June 30, 2011
Quiet water kayak trips JULY 2 & JULY 4
July 2 & July 4: Little Sarasota Bay / Palmer Point Park
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Leisurely paddling and observation at a variety of sites difficult to visit by any other means. Kayak, paddle, life vest, etc supplied. If you haven’t 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 vests are welcome to go on trips marked with an asterisk(*) for a $5 donation to ALS. Cost is $20 members, $25 non-8members unless otherwise noted.
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Leisurely paddling and observation at a variety of sites difficult to visit by any other means. Kayak, paddle, life vest, etc supplied. If you haven’t 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 vests are welcome to go on trips marked with an asterisk(*) for a $5 donation to ALS. Cost is $20 members, $25 non-8members unless otherwise noted.
Monday, June 27, 2011
WILD COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA October 24-30, 2011
There is still time to join the Society with trip leader, Bob Quinn on an adventure along the long strand of sand that forms Cape Hatteras. Over 100 miles long it brings you closer to the Gulf Stream than any other shore line in the States. Best in the fall (summer crowds have gone) the weather is still moderte. Birds and butterflies are migrating and flowers are still in bloom. The human history is just as interesting as the natural, we will spend our relaxing days visiting the Wright Brothers sites as well as beach combing, birding, and botanizing. If conditions are right, we will take a boat trip out to the Gulf Stream.
Cost: $1,945 per person includes lodging, most meals, ground transportation a boat trip, guides, hand outs, and all entrance fees. The trip begins and ends in Nags Head, NC. If planning on going to the Annual Meeting in Cape May - October 20-23 - you are halfway there.Call Pat if interested or email her: 732-291-0055 or pat@littoralsociety.org.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Friday, June 24, 2011
Turtle Crawls
Apparently, last night was great for one group of turtle crawl recorders...five false crawls and three nests. Pat Jones just sent this photo of a turtle crawl to an already occupied space. What did the last arrival end up doing?
Turtle Nests on North Longboat Key
Thursday, June 23, 2011
North Longboat Key Sand Renourishment
The beach has been widened on the NW Gulf side of Longboat Key. Pipes and other equipment are being removed from the beach.
However, the re-nourishment has stopped just north of the condos.
No sand has been added to everyone's favorite "Beer Can Island".
We have yet to hear of the plans for Beer Can Island...if there are any.
OK, Blog Audience, tell us how Beer Can will look in one year.
OK, Blog Audience, tell us how Beer Can will look in one year.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
Lido Beach Plantings and Irrigation
Sidewalks and parking lots along Lido Beach are being spruced up with new native plantings. Sprinkler systems are being added along the sidewalks.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Algae blooms spotted off Panama City Beach
http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20110612/APN/1106120570
-Sarasota Herald Tribune
-Sarasota Herald Tribune
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Littoral Society Lends a Hand at North Lido
John Sarkozy and our SE Littorial Society are providing plants for the July 9 event and will be working on other projects in the future with Sarasota Bay Estuary Program.(SEE POST BELOW.)
Native Planting at North Lido
Sarasota Bay Guardians Host Volunteer Event
Native Planting at North Lido
SBEP Restoration Site
Local contractors working with the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program have completed the development of a new tidal tributary at North Lido Park adjacent to the beach access.
The tidal wetland was created to provide essential habitat for estuarine dependent fish species, according to Jay Leverone, PhD, SBEP's staff scientist. "The restoration also provides improved habitat for birds, reptiles and other wildlife," he added. "Local citizens have already reported seeing eagles, ospreys, a gopher tortoise, and numerous schools of small fish in the park."
Sarasota Bay Estuary Program is partnering with the City of Sarasota and Around the Bend Nature Tours to bring you this native planting event.
This event is suitable for all ages.
Please wear hat, sunscreen, close-toed shoes (old tennis shoes work great), clothes that can get dirty and work gloves. Also, please bring a water bottle if you have one to reduce our plastic pollution.
Bay Guardians shirts will be available for all volunteers! If you already have one please wear your shirt to the event. Parking is limited. Please carpool if you can!
Bay Guardians shirts will be available for all volunteers! If you already have one please wear your shirt to the event. Parking is limited. Please carpool if you can!
WHAT: Bay Guardians Native Planting at North Lido
WHERE: North Lido Restoration Site: 154 Emerson Drive Sarasota, FL 34236
WHERE: North Lido Restoration Site: 154 Emerson Drive Sarasota, FL 34236
WHEN: Saturday, July 9, 2011, 9:00am-12:00pm
Lunch will be provided for all volunteers after the planting is done!
RSVP Required: Click here to register!
RSVP Required: Click here to register!
Questions? Contact sara@sarasotabay.org, 941-955-8085 or Karen@aroundbend.com,
941-794-8773.
Major funding for the restoration project comes from Southwest Florida Water Management District and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Other project partners include the City of Sarasota and Sarasota County. Individuals and organizations supporting the project include the Lido Shores Property Owners Association, Lido Key Residents Association, Sarasota Audubon Society, and Captain Jeffrey Karr with the Sarasota Police Department.
The Sarasota Bay Estuary Program is dedicated to restoring the area's greatest natural asset-Sarasota Bay. Its unique program strives to improve water quality, increase habitat and enhance the natural resources of the area for use and enjoyment by the public. Sarasota Bay is one of 28 estuaries in the United States that have been named by the U.S. Congress as an "estuary of national significance."
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Restaurant Review: Mar Vista
http://www.ticketsarasota.com/2011-05-26/section/dining/restaurant-review-mar-vista/ - Sarasota Herald Tribune
Outside seating
Dock
Future upstairs seating
Outside seating
Dock
Future upstairs seating
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