Marineland News

A triathlon athlete was hit by a runaway boat Sunday while trying to stop it, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Carol L. Bowen and Matthew C. Goode exchanged wedding vows May 24 during an 11 a.m. ceremony performed on the beach at Marineland by a representative from Sun and Sea Beach Weddings.

Every living thing needs boundaries or it has the potential to become a problem for the living things around it. via The Florida Times-Union

“Once I shared our awareness of this great need (for a rescue facility), the aquarium asked what needed to be done and how they could help.”

A group of veterinarians and University of Florida students in the Marine Animal Health Program in Gainesville treat two manatees in this file photo. via St. Augustine Record

The world's largest aquarium is getting even bigger. Georgia Aquarium officials announced Tuesday a $110 million expansion that includes adding a dolphin exhibit. via WTLV

“Nearby residents who are elderly, in frail health or experience respiratory problems should notify the park.”

The Florida scrub jay no longer flaps its blue wings inside Washington Oaks Gardens State Park. via The News-Journal

Posted: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 ; Updated: 1:33 AM on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 The South Anastasia Communities Association will host Robert Bendick, vice president of The Nature Conservancy's Southeast Division, ... via St. Augustine Record

The Old Braden River Historical Society formed last year to preserve the history and environmental quality of the Marineland area. via HeraldTribune.com

“We need to work together to make our community safe.”

Posted: Tuesday, April 8, 2008 ; Updated: 8:06 AM on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 St. Augustine Beach Police Chief Richard Hedges reports that his officers and sheriff deputies have been responding to a rash of car ... via St. Augustine Record

The Old Braden River. Historical Society Inc. meets at 7 p.m. at the former Manatee-Sarasota Fish & Game Association clubhouse, 6508 Quonset Road , Bradenton. via HeraldTribune.com

Posted: Saturday, April 5, 2008 ; Updated: 8:59 AM on Saturday, April 5, 2008 March 14, I joined a group attending an Adult Camp, Exploring Our Environment, lead by Maia McGuire, NE Florida Sea Grant Extension ... via St. Augustine Record

Posted: Sunday, March 30, 2008 ; Updated: 9:13 AM on Sunday, March 30, 2008 An art exhibit, photography class and an Earth Day celebration are among upcoming activities at area parks. via St. Augustine Record

“The market was waiting for someone to do what we did”

Posted: Thursday, March 20, 2008 ; Updated: 8:09 AM on Thursday, March 20, 2008 Adding scents to plastic bait is nothing new. via St. Augustine Record

“Oh, yes, we'll be back next winter.”

Posted: Sunday, March 16, 2008 ; Updated: 8:29 AM on Sunday, March 16, 2008 It's definitely a rare find but probably not worth much money. via St. Augustine Record

“The market was waiting for someone to do what we did”

Adding scents to plastic bait is nothing new. Many more seasoned bass anglers remember the licorice smell of most of the first plastic worms on the market. via Florida Times-Union

“I feel Flagler Beach is still living in the past”

Outraged citizens in 1928 asked the Town Commission to lift an ordinance allowing blacks to move into a new subdivision and presented a petition asking that blacks be barred from buying or renting any property ... via Daytona Beach News-Journal Online

Posted: Tuesday, March 4, 2008 ; Updated: 7:22 AM on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 A badly decomposed whale carcass washed ashore Monday, just 100 yards south of where a rare, endangered whale was found dead three ... via St. Augustine Record

Posted: Tuesday, March 4, 2008 ; Updated: 7:27 AM on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 South Anastasia Communities Association will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Whitney Auditorium, Marineland. via St. Augustine Record

“In past seasons, we have seen humpbacks arrive in mid- to late-March, after the right whales have left”

A humpback whale swims a mile to the east of Beverly Beach in Flagler County. [Marineland Right Whale Research Project photo] Right whale sightings are usually at their peak this time of year, but a recent ... via St. Augustine Record