A local wildlife photographer’s snap of an iconic Florida creature has won first place in a celebrated statewide contest.
On his social media accounts, 24-year-old Parks Marilla documents encounters with colorful birds, snakes, bugs, bobcats and more around Bradenton and other parts of Florida.
Now, a photo he captured in Manatee County is bringing attention to one of Florida’s special inhabitants that’s at risk of becoming endangered — the gopher tortoise…