SARASOTA, Fla. — Save Our Seabirds (SOS), one of the largest bird rescue and rehabilitation centers in Florida, recently welcomed Brian Walton as its new executive director after a nationwide search. A strategic thinker with expertise in the nonprofit sector, Walton most recently served as executive director for North Brevard Charities in Titusville, Florida. During his time … [Read more...] about Save Our Seabirds welcomes executive director
Environmental, Parks, Agriculture
District’s Flying Eagle Nature Center Closed for Hog Hunts Oct. 31 – Nov. 2
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s (District) Flying Eagle Nature Center in Citrus County will be temporarily closed to the public for feral hog hunts Oct. 31 through Nov. 2. Only permitted hunters will be allowed on the property during these dates. All 20 permits for these hunts have been sold. Flying Eagle Nature Center is located at 12650 East … [Read more...] about District’s Flying Eagle Nature Center Closed for Hog Hunts Oct. 31 – Nov. 2
District to Hold Virtual Workshop on Minimum Flows for Horse Creek and Charlie Creek
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) invites the public to a virtual workshop Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 5:30 p.m. The purpose of the virtual workshop is to allow for public comment on recommended minimum flows for Horse Creek and Charlie Creek. Horse Creek and Charlie Creek are located in portions of DeSoto, Hardee and Polk counties and are two … [Read more...] about District to Hold Virtual Workshop on Minimum Flows for Horse Creek and Charlie Creek
District Temporarily Closes Airboat Slide in Citrus County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) has temporarily closed the Brogden Bridge airboat slide at Turner Camp Road in Citrus County due to required maintenance associated with the wooden deck. The slide is located between the Hernando and Inverness pools of the Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes and is expected to be reopened by Nov. 17. Attempts … [Read more...] about District Temporarily Closes Airboat Slide in Citrus County
Largest Pumpkin in Florida Arrives at Bearss Groves in Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. (October 12, 2023) — The largest pumpkin in the state of Florida is now on display at Bearss Groves farm stand in North Tampa. The massive gourd weighs 1,500 pounds - the heaviest pumpkin Bearss Groves has ever had. The 1,500-pound pumpkin was purchased and transported from Michigan, and arrived at Bearss Groves this morning where it was placed on … [Read more...] about Largest Pumpkin in Florida Arrives at Bearss Groves in Tampa