The death of Hugh, the 38-year-old male manatee that died at Mote Marine Laboratory last April, could have been prevented according to necropsy report...
The following are actual police reports as written by Longboat Key Police Officers. They are edited for length, punctuation and to protect privacy.
July 14
Citizen...
Multiple citations were issued against three men on Jewfish Key for the alleged poaching of marine life.
According to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission...
GREGORY RUSOVICH
Guest Writer
Rusovich@lbknews.com
At the conclusion of Mass this past Sunday, the closing hymn was “America the Beautiful.” As the congregation sang the glorious words, I...
Marine established a voluntary Sea Turtle Protection Zone (STPZ) in Sarasota County.
Its main focus is to protect sea turtles from unintended boat strikes.
The Sea...
STEVE REID
Editor & Publisher
sreid@lbknews.com
Its no secret that Longboat Key has two great resources: unparalleled natural beauty and an unlimited supply of intelligent type-A personalities...
