Sea & Shoreline Restores Seagrass Habitat in the Indian River Lagoon to Enhance Water Quality

WINTER GARDEN, Fla., December 8, 2020 / PRNewswire/ -- Sea & Shoreline began a two-acre seagrass restoration project in Fort Pierce Inlet State Park’s Tucker Cove in the Indian River Lagoon (IRL). The project will demonstrate how planting seagrass can improve the health of the aquatic ecosystem and have a transformational effect on areas of the IRL that have been impacted by algal blooms.

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Brandy Baucknecht
After funding, permit hurdles, restoration project underway for Homosassa River

Good things come to those (and things) who wait, including the Homosassa River.

It’s been almost four years since representatives from the Homosassa River Restoration Project, Inc. visited King’s Bay in Crystal River to study a successful cleanup endeavor there.

After raising money from a generous community, waiting for state and federal permits, and fighting for government funding, the nonprofit has now launched its very own environmental undertaking.

“We’re very excited to finally be in the water,” said Steve Minguy, HRRP president.

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Brandy Baucknecht
Armed with facts and charm, Kristin Jacobs was a principled political force in Broward County | Rosemary O’Hara

Kristin. Say the name and many folks in Broward County know you’re talking about State Rep. Kristin Jacobs, whose death from cancer on Saturday leaves a gaping hole in our community’s heart.

Even if you disagreed with her, which didn’t happen often, it was impossible not to celebrate Kristin’s life force. She was just so charming and personable, with that open-face smile, that striking red hair and that passion to educate and explain to anyone and everyone why something was important and why you should care.

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Brandy Baucknecht