Manatee Viewing Center becomes top-rated destination
Top: Photo Courtesy TECO. By Vicki Parsons When I first visited TECO’s Manatee Viewing Center in the late…
Egmont Key: Protecting the Tampa Bay region for nearly 250 years
When most people think of barrier islands, popular beaches like Honeymoon, Caladesi, Anna Maria or Sanibel immediately spring…
Scalloping: A fun and tasty treat for the whole family
[printfriendly]It’s early morning as we meet our boat captain at the Old Homosassa public dock. With a smile and…
Waves of water bringing tides of tourists
[printfriendly]The connection between our natural environment and the tourist pipeline By James Anthony Schnur Florida’s lengthy coastline and…
Enjoy the ride
Explore the various habitats and view wildlife around Tampa Bay on these top-rated bicycle trails By Marcia Biggs…
Rock Ponds sets record for planting
More than 400 volunteers set a new record for planting marsh grasses at the single largest parcel in…
Rock Ponds working toward new record
More than 400 volunteers are expected to set a record for planting marsh grasses at the single largest…
Museum in the Sea: The state’s newest underwater archaeological preserve lies in Tampa Bay near Egmont Key
[printfriendly] [su_pullquote align=”right”]Top photo courtesy of the Florida Aquarium [/su_pullquote] By Marcia Biggs After nine years of work,…
Hidden Gems of Tampa Bay
Ask just about anyone in the Tampa Bay area to name their favorite park and inevitably the list…
Mark Rachal: Audubon sanctuary manager
[printfriendly] Growing up in Chicago, Mark Rachal wanted to be a zookeeper. About 25 years later, he’s manager…