We typically see the red tide to the north of Tampa and south of Naples. “It’s not uncommon to see a red tide bloom initiate off Sarasota and blow north to Tampa or Sanibel,” he said.

World Sea Turtle Day — the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) officially broke ground on its Harkey Sea Turtle ...

We needed rain and we are sure getting it. Afternoon thunderstorms interrupted fishing and brought a lot of rain about everyday over the past week. The best bet was to get on the water early and back ...

The beaches with the best shells are brimming with natural treasures. It's time for a visit. A beach day? (S)hell yeah!

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The latest sampling results from FWC show the red tide in our region following hurricanes Helene and Milton continues to push south. Professor emeritus Bob Weisburg has ...

Florida's coastal waters are currently clear of the red tide organism, Karenia brevis, with no observable presence in samples ...

Poor water quality on Sanibel Island poses a significant threat to its economy. The state is investing over a billion dollars ...

The tide-related sea level variations result in a land pass 2.9 km (1.8 mi) long and 10–40 meters wide [33-131 feet] opening for approximately an hour between Modo and Jindo islands.

Three Sanibel and Captiva Island restaurants reopened after Hurricane Ian closures. Keylime Bistro, Blue Giraffe, and the Lazy Flamingo are now open. The Bubble Room is expected to reopen in the ...

Updated: Jun 6, 2025 / 09:38 AM EDT TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – It’s one of the most anticipated seasons of the year for offshore anglers — American red snapper season is officially open in the Gulf!

Lighthouse Beach Park & Fishing Pier is ranked #5 out of 12 things to do in Sanibel Island. See pictures and our review of Lighthouse Beach Park & Fishing Pier.

Slack Tide is open and airy, with garage doors that open onto the courtyard and an outdoor covered patio for dining. It will seat roughly 40 inside and 40 outside, as well as a private dining ...