Seagrass acreage in Sarasota Bay dropped by 26% from 2016 to 2022, according to the head of the bay’s estuary preservation program. This new information comes from aerial maps the Southwest ...

The District’s seagrass mapping program uses aerial photographs and field surveys every two years to track trends and assess ongoing water quality improvement efforts. Sarasota Bay encompasses ...

Every two years, aerial photography missions map the bay ... who also said he hopes that one day Sarasota Bay will “once again be a success story.’’ Statewide, one of the starkest results ...

This aerial photo from 1984 shows Midnight Pass completely closed. “Our whole board’s goal is just to support the county's efforts into restoring the tidal flow into Little Sarasota Bay ...

Sarasota County plays waiting game on potential purchase of 49-acre former Gulf Gate golf course The former 49-acre Gulf Gate Executive Golf Course could be one of several keys to foster the ...

The Seminole Tribe of Florida is raising concerns that a major housing development along Sarasota Bay could disturb sites holding centuries-old Native American artifacts. Plans for Aqua by the Bay ...