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Increase Your Boating Knowledge to Be Safe on the Water

Everyone wants to enjoy their time boating on the beautiful waters around Englewood. But, as a passenger, have you ever wondered, “what if something happens to the boat’s captain?”... Friday, November 20, 2020 click to read more

Stump Pass Beach State Park Bird Nesting Report

If you were one of the beachgoers and boaters who frequented the southern end of Stump Pass Beach State Park during this year’s bird nesting season, you may be interested in the bird nesting season report results from the Bird Stewarding Program... Tuesday, October 13, 2020 click to read more

Wildlife Center asks public to look out for wildlife

The Paul A. and Veronica H. Gross Wildlife Center of Southwest Florida, located in Venice, wants to remind everyone that with COVID-19, it is easy to overlook the ongoing threats posed to wildlife by Red Tide and other forms of toxicity that exist... Tuesday, October 13, 2020 click to read more

Rare birds find refuge in Englewood

Tropical storms such as Hurricane Sally can bring visiting birds to the Englewood area in an attempt to escape the storm or they end up here due to being caught up in air currents. Two rarely seen birds found refuge on Englewood Beach recently, much to the delight of area birders... Thursday, October 1, 2020 click to read more

UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County offering webinar on water conservation

Local water resources are limited. And, often, they are stretched thin by a combination of Florida's tough environmental conditions and surging demand. Learn about this precious resource and how to help conserve it in our free "Water Conservation in Sarasota County" webinar, set for 7-7:30 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 03)... Monday, September 28, 2020 click to read more