It has been almost 22 years since this editorial page detailed the devastating damage boat propellers were doing to Tampa Bay and questioned why no government agency would take action to protect the sea grass meadows that filter water and sustain marine life. ...more

February 14, 2009

Cypress Point Park is back in business after storms and steady erosion whittled away the banks of the park on the western edge of Cypress Street on Tampa Bay. Traffic is expected to slow near Cypress Point where the city has scheduled a rededication ceremony this morning to mark the end of the park's shoreline restoration. ...more

October 14, 2008

After 24 years with the Tampa Tribune, outdoor columnist Frank Sargeant is calling it a day. ...more

July 27, 2008

Monday morning, a manatee named Hurricane experienced something he hadn't seen in his 24 years: open water. ...more

February 11, 2008

TAMPA - Sometime this morning a manatee named Hurricane experienced something he hadn't seen in his 24 years: open water. ...more

February 11, 2008

TARPON SPRINGS Christopher Still pulls on his fins and scuba tank, grabs his underwater sketch pad and pencil and swims into the Gulf waters off Fred Howard Park. ...more

October 22, 2007