A major environmental restoration project is being considered in Sarasota County. It is story about man-made mistakes of the past, the need for science based leadership in the future and sentimental aspirations that may cause more problems than they solve.

In this episode, climate change, waterfront development, and stewardship. It is complex, it is expensive, and thanks to public private partnerships and long term municipal plans, it is a uniquely positive local story, Sarasota Bayfront; Planning for the Future.

Sarasota County has one of the finest trail systems in the country. It is the result of a tradition of respect for land conservation, Public Bonds that voters approved, and dedicated volunteers. The Legacy Trail, A Path to Excellence.

This is a story about climate, survival, and change in Florida. The impact of a natural disaster in the present, the inevitability of more in the future, and outdated public policy from the past. Hurricane Ian; Lessons Learned.

The deterioration of water quality in Florida Estuaries during the past year has had a devastating impact. Seagrass meadows are so depleted ten percent of our Manatees died from starvation. Tons of dead fish in Tampa Bay from Phosphate releases. We are nearing a point of no return. In this episode, Florida Estuaries: A Tipping Point.

For nearly one hundred years the City of Sarasota has squandered 52 acres of bayfront property and polluted the Bay. That’s the bad news. The good news, things are changing, the Bay Park is open, and the future looks bright. That’s the story in this episode, BAY PARK RISING.

In this episode we look back at the year through the lens of water quality and our aquatic environment. We talk to local leaders about why we’re at a dangerous tipping point, what is being done to to reverse the trend, and what each of us can contribute to the cause of preservation. Sarasota Water 2021; A Wake Up Call.