Save Florida's Beaches

02/24/2025

A reminder to voters: all mail ballot requests expired on December 31. If you would like to request a ballot to be mailed to you, that request must be made to the Supervisor of Elections by February 27 at 5 p.m. For more information, visit VotePinellas.gov or call 727-454-8683. Treasure Island’s municipal election will take place on March 11. With the Community Center still undergoing repairs, this year’s polling place will be in the Commission Chambers at City Hall.

02/24/2025

The Trump administration’s sweeping cuts to the federal workforce are impacting the only national refuge created specifically for threatened manatees.

02/20/2025

2 dolphins found dead in Collier County amid red tide warnings

Red tide is affecting multiple beaches in Collier County, and most recently, a dolphin was found dead in an area that turned up positive samples.

02/20/2025

According to the FWC, by February 14, there had been reports of respiratory irritation in Sarasota, Lee, Collier and Monroe counties, which are suspected to be related to the red tide bloom, as well as fish deaths.

The proliferations have become increasingly common in recent years and can have health and economic impacts in affected areas.

02/14/2025

Is it Safe to Eat Fish in the Keys? 🐟💊

A recent study conducted by Florida International University and Bonefish & Tarpon Trust revealed shocking findings about pharmaceutical contaminants in bonefish throughout South Florida and the Caribbean. 🚨

In the study, researchers found that every bonefish tested contained pharmaceuticals, with an average of 7 different drugs per fish—including common prescriptions like blood pressure medications, antidepressants, antibiotics, pain relievers, and even opioids. These contaminants were present in both urban and remote areas, from Biscayne Bay all the way to Key West. 🌿

This raises an important question: Is it safe to eat the fish we catch here in the Keys?

Join us at Last Stand’s Annual Meeting on February 27th, where Dr. Jennifer Rehage, a coastal ecologist at Florida International University, will discuss her research on water quality, fisheries, and the implications of pharmaceutical contamination in our waters.
Your presence matters! Learn more, get involved, and be part of the solution. 🌊

📅 Date: February 27, 2025
📍 Location: Williams Hall, Key West, FL
🕒 Doors open at 5:30 PM | Dr. Rehage’s presentation at 6:00 PM
🌱 RSVP now and make your voice heard.
https://www.keyslaststand.org/last-stand-annual-meeting-2025

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10/04/2024

HELENE10 will apply a 10% discount to any test kit on https://mytapscore.com

At-home water test kits! I emailed the company and got anyone affected by Hurricane Helene 10% off for at-home testing compliments of SimpleLab. If your house was unaffected this is a great way to participate in the community and track how your area monitors your drinking water or lack of monitoring.

Here's to getting our community back!

Hi Nicole,

Jamie here - thanks for reaching out. Our thoughts are with your community during this time. We have created a discount code on test kits for anyone affected by Hurricane Helene. Feel free to share with your community - HELENE10 will apply a 10% discount to any test kit on mytapscore.com. Additionally, we have updated our article on water quality following a hurricane and hope it helps: https://mytapscore.com/blogs/tips-for-taps/is-your-water-safe-after-a-hurricane

Warmly,

Jamie
Jamie
SimpleLab

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10/02/2024

The bird rescues need our help!
Seaside Seabird Sanctuary ‼️🚨‼️🚨

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-seaside-seabird-sanctuary-after-hurricane-helene

09/27/2024

If you or someone you know will need mold solutions due to Helene, please visit our website and send me a message. Mold will start before you know it as many homes were probably already exposed before the storm. Stay safe and again if anyone needs a place of refuge please get in touch with me. I love you all very much

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09/27/2024

St. Pete!

URGENT NOTIFICATION - please read through the below link thoroughly, St. Pete.

Video coming soon to explain what to do / not do if you're impacted.

https://www.stpete.org/news_detail_T30_R1125.php