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FWC Reminds Boaters: Use Caution after Hurricane Ian

November 22, 2022
Lemon Bay Conservancy

In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, the focus of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) remains on search and rescue, cleanup, and the safety of Florida’s residents and visitors. The FWC reminds boaters across the state that the […]

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Post-Ian Waterways Cleanup

November 22, 2022
Lemon Bay Conservancy

Lemon Baywatch notes: 11/15 Committee members Jane Collingwood, Sue Wills and Hilary Dahms met with members of the Suncoast Waterkeeper and Sarasota Bay Watch on Monday, November 13 at the LBC office on Manor Road, Englewood to survey the area […]

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Church Volunteers Boost Clean-up Efforts

November 11, 2022
Lemon Bay Conservancy

This past weekend, our Hurricane Ian recovery efforts for Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve got an enormous boost from Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints volunteers. More than 25 volunteers spent their day Saturday helping remove vegetation and construction […]

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POST HURRICANE GUIDED WALK – THROUGH THE EYE OF THE STORM –

November 4, 2022
Lemon Bay Conservancy

Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve is currently closed due to damage and debris from Hurricane Ian. However, we are offering a special opportunity on November 12th and November 26th to join a guided nature walk to explore the Preserve and witness […]

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LEMON CREEK WILDFLOWER PRESERVE IS CLOSED

October 18, 2022
Lemon Bay Conservancy

– LEMON CREEK WILDFLOWER PRESERVE IS CLOSED – In the interest of safety, Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve is closed until further notice. Many trees are down blocking trails and there are large areas where metal, styrofoam and other construction debris […]

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2022 LBC Elsie Bracken Environmental Science Scholarship

May 19, 2022
Lemon Bay Conservancy

The Lemon Bay Conservancy is proud to award our 2022 LBC Elsie Bracken Environmental Science Scholarship to Lemon Bay High School graduating senior Jessica Lince. Irene Slattery representing Lemon Bay Conservancy presented the Scholarship to Jessica May 16th, 2022, at […]

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Lemon Bay Conservancy Volunteer Appreciation Party

April 4, 2022
Lemon Bay Conservancy

On March 30th, Lemon Bay Conservancy (LBC) volunteers gathered for a volunteer appreciation dinner at the Cape Haze Community Center. The party recognized LBC’s incredible group of volunteers for their efforts in maintaining and enhancing Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve, creating […]

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Loving Lemon Bay!

February 14, 2022
Lemon Bay Conservancy

Support Lemon Bay Conservancy as we work to protect our beautiful waters, lands and wildlife! We’re offering a limited selection of unique design printed tops from Bonfire. This is a short fundraiser and purchases are only available here. The campaign […]

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Oyster Restoration in the Lemon Bay Aquatic Preserve

February 1, 2022
Lemon Bay Conservancy

Since LBC’s first water quality symposium in 2019, we have focused on educating the public on ways to improve water quality in their own backyards and neighborhoods. The Lemon Bay Watch Committee, with the help of our partner agencies—Coastal Heartland […]

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Tarpon Pull Scheduled for Saturday December 18, 2021 – Volunteers Welcome!

December 13, 2021
Lemon Bay Conservancy

Tarpon “Net Pull” Research December 18, 2021 We are still looking for volunteers to assist with the Lemon Bay Tarpon Pull event scheduled for Saturday December 18th. We are planning our events for the third Saturday of each month from […]

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Green, loggerhead turtles break nesting record on Manasota Key By STEVE REILLY Staff Writer for YOURSUN Newspaper and Coastal Wildlife’s Brenda Bossman

September 1, 2021
Lemon Bay Conservancy

ENGLEWOOD — Manasota Key is having a record-breaking population boom. Sea turtles have been nesting on the barrier island like never before — at least since people have been counting. As of Aug. 27, Coastal Wildlife Club sea turtle patrols […]

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Sea turtles rushing the beaches

June 29, 2021
Lemon Bay Conservancy

ENGLEWOOD — The numbers suggest this year might be a robust year for sea turtle nesting on local barrier islands.“We’re just in peak nesting season now,” Zoe Bass said. She and Wilma Katz are the state primary permit holders overseeing […]

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Net Pull for Juvenile Tarpon

June 10, 2021
Lemon Bay Conservancy

Lemon Bay Conservancy (LBC) is proud and happy to report that our May 15, 2021 Net Pull for Juvenile Tarpon was a surprisingly great success. We measured, counted and safely returned 46 healthy Juvenile Tarpon. Which according to our professional […]

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Elsie Bracken Environmental Science Scholarship

June 10, 2021
Lemon Bay Conservancy

The Lemon Bay Conservancy is proud to award our 2021 LBC Elsie Bracken Environmental Science Scholarship to Lemon Bay High School graduating senior Talon Bottenfield! Talon met the required award criteria of participating in local environmental projects, demonstrate an interest […]

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Lemon Bay Conservancy “Click for a Cause”

January 21, 2021
Lemon Bay Conservancy

Have you clicked yet? LBC’s first-ever online auction opens for bidding Monday, January 25! You can register safely with our partner, Qtego Fundraising Services, at any time by clicking on https://qtego.net/qlink/lemonbay from your mobile phone, tablet or computer. Click on […]

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LBC Online Auction January 25-31st 12 noon to 12 noon

January 18, 2021
Lemon Bay Conservancy

LBC “Click for a Cause” Online Auction: January 25 – 31 We have an exciting new way to support Lemon Bay Conservancy and our ongoing conservation efforts with our first ever LBC Online Auction! In partnership with Qtego Fund Raising Services […]

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Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve Update

December 15, 2020
Lemon Bay Conservancy

Habitat Restoration Update: Wetland Plantings, Bridge Completion, and Construction Punch List For the last two weeks, professional planters have been at work in and around the edges of the enhanced freshwater wetlands at LBC’s Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve. It’s […]

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Giving Tuesday, December 1, 2020

December 1, 2020
Lemon Bay Conservancy

Today, December 1st, people around the nation are celebrating Giving Tuesday, a day of nationwide support for non-profits. Coincidentally, today, also marks an exciting milestone for LBC as we begin our first “sneak peak” member walks at our new Lemon […]

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Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve

November 23, 2020
Lemon Bay Conservancy

A New Nature Wonderland: Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve The remarkable changes happening at the old Wildflower Golf Course property are so dramatic that we’ve decided to give the preserve a new name: Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve. The new name recognizes […]

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December “Sneak Peak” Member Walks at the Preserve

November 10, 2020
Lemon Bay Conservancy

December “Sneak Peak” Member Walks at the Preserve: Sign-up Now! We are pleased to announce that a series of LBC members-only “Sneak Peak” walks are being scheduled for December. Walk dates are Tuesdays (Dec. 1, 8, 15, and 22) and Saturdays […]

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