Lake Bans Fertilizing In Summertime
Good news from Lake County on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017, as the commissioners had the foresight to limit the use of urban fertilizers. This was in spite of earlier misinformation given by University of Florida […]
Florida Dispenses Its Water
This is an example 0f how Florida is selling off its resources to industry instead of preserving them for the public to enjoy. This process is aided by the Governor, legislature, water management districts, and […]
Support The Lake County Urban Fertilizer Ordinance
We have an opportunity to support this important vote for a good urban fertilizer ordinance in Lake County. See Below: Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. -A river is like a life: once taken, it […]
Help Determine the Direction Our Park Takes
Here is your opportunity to provide input to our new park in our neighborhood. Attend these meetings and make your wishes known. If you want to support our local businesses who sustain our community come […]
Environmentalists Will Sue Manatee Commissioners
The Bradenton Harold has reported on the actions of the Manatee County commissioners who approved the plans of developer Carlos Beruff. Groups plan to sue county over Aqua by the Bay decision | Bradenton […]
DEP Announces Opening of Florida’s 175th State Park — Gilchrist Blue Springs
OSFR applauds the state for this aquisition. Adding the 407 acres on the river will keep this parcel free from development and preserve it for posterity. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. -A river […]
Stop Phosphate Mine Workshop, Sat. Nov. 4
For more information call (719) 892-0293 The above flyer was sent out by Kate Ellison.
Haunted Graveyard by Madness & Mayhem and Rum 138 Benefitting OSFR and Sunrise Wildlife Rehabilitation
Spooktacula Extended to Halloween Graveyard & Forest on Halloween night! Some brave souls ventured out and did visit the graveyard. Those were greeted by mobile skeletons, caskets, tombstones, a quiet but ferocious looking dog, an […]
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