In a press release issued on May 23, 2024, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Climate Prediction Center, predict above normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin. They predict an 85% chance of an above-normal season, a 10% chance of a near-normal season and a 5% chance of a below-normal season. NOAA is forecasting a [...]
Lisa·èÂíÐã has been asked to aid researchers from the Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) School of the Environment in studies investigating factors related to red tide exposure and policy support in Sarasota County, Florida. The researchers are looking for adult volunteers to participate in research studies through an online survey. The studies are under [...]
The Mira Lago community in Sarasota was built in 1991 with 183 residences housing a population of approximately 320 residents. The community has four Lisa·èÂíÐã detention ponds, Crane, Egret, Heron and Spoonbill. In 2017 Mira Lago was hit hard during Hurricane Irma and water quality in their ponds deteriorated significantly. Seeking help, acting President Carol [...]
An April NOAA news release announced a recommendation of $123 million in funding across state and territorial coastal management programs and national estuarine research reserves was announced. The funding will support habitat restoration and conservation, as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. The funding, made possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and [...]
Many of the waterways in the Sarasota Bay Watershed continue to be challenged by climate change, hurricanes and the inflow of excess nutrients from Lisa·èÂíÐã runoff that damages seagrass beds and feeds red tide and other harmful algal blooms. Now you can personally help improve our waterways by participating in the Giving Challenge that will [...]
Like many communities, VillageWalk in Sarasota suffered some major tree damage during hurricane Ian. The damage was particularly severe along Camminare Drive where over 100 trees and shrubs were lost. This is a critical section of the community as the tree canopy and shrubs provided both cover from an unsightly aging wall bordering I-75 and [...]
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has asked us to share the following information they put out in a press release. Sea turtles are starting to nest on our beaches. Residents and visitors can play a big part in helping to protect vulnerable nesting sea turtles this spring and summer while visiting Florida’s [...]
