The Florida Panther Project

Verrrry, very big Florida panther news out of south Florida this week . . .

We will keep our readers updated!

Lawsuit seeks to protect endangered Florida panthers from large Collier County development The lawsuit claims federal agencies violated the Endangered Species Act by approving the 10,264-acre residential and commercial development project.

The 2026 Sarasota County Fair is a wrap! We have been fortunate enough to host a Florida panther educational exhibit here since 1993 . . . and it just keeps getting better!

I like to say Sarasota's young people have the " C.R.S " magnetism, they are Courteous, Respectful, and Smart!! EVERY YEAR !! 🤗

We gave away lots and lots of our legendary Solid Gold Plastic "Perfect Score" Trophies to the World Famous Wildlife I.D. Game, and lots of Florida Panther Project T-Shirts, too! And we renewed friendships that have been formed here over the years!

But mostly we got to see all those happy smiles!! For us, THIS IS WHAT A COUNTY FAIR IS ALL ABOUT!!

Thanks to all participants, and to Judy and Barbara of the Fair Staff, and to volunteers Ronda, Nanette, Connie, and Alexis for making this happen!!

Please enjoy the photos!! 😁

Sarasota County Fair 2026.

Always a treat, come by and say hello, lots more photos on the way!!

We are definitely going to need more Solid Gold Plastic "Perfect Score" Trophies!!

Sarasota rocks!!

Hey, Gang, a happy event to report instead of the seemingly constant stream of bad news involving panthers in Florida!!😁

Good friend Tom Mortensen has captured on camera a (Collier County) pregnant female panther . . . . and it looks as if she has very recently given birth!

Stay tuned for more details from both Tom Mortensen's photos and FFWCC panther Biologist Mark Lotz! 😁