Since the start of her political career, Kamala Harris has repeatedly proven her commitment to a wide variety of ecological matters. While she’s taken a broad stance on climate change and other …
Manatee County Government deserves kudos for its efforts to radically improve communications following a relatively poor performance during Hurricane Debby. Those efforts paid off during Hurricane …
Funding cuts in Florida’s 2024-25 budget will make it difficult for the Florida Department of Environmental Protect (FDEP) will lead to less oversight of polluters and a rollback of …
The Manatee County Commission District 3 race features Republican Tal Siddique and Democrat Diana Shoemaker.
The invention of dams was certainly one of humanity’s most innovative feats of engineering. Able to harness power from the water currents, reserving water and effectively controlling floods, …
The Sarasota County Commission recently directed county staff to draft an amendment to change Florida Statutes so permits could be pursued to dredge a tidal connection between Little Sarasota Bay and …
Global warming refers to the long-term rise in the Earth’s average temperature, due primarily to human activities like burning fossil fuels, deforestation and industrial processes. …
In Wednesday’s column, I offhandedly mentioned that there was a rumor that one of the Bradenton City Council seats might be vacated after the November election, and, if so, the plan was to …
According to experts from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, bees are responsible for a third of the world’s food production. Flowering plants, which make up about 75 percent …
To call Tuesday’s Manatee County Commission meeting surreal would be an incredible understatement. The historic, across-the-board upsets in the August primaries were bound to provoke some sort …
Less oversight and reduced regulation of the building industry have made our region a contender for the “Sewage Spill Capitol of the World.” Contact with water contaminated with raw …
On Wednesday, I attended Dam 101, a media event put on by Manatee County Government to help local outlets better understand the functions of the dam and reservoir at Lake Manatee in light of the …
Applied Technology and Management will present their findings to the Sarasota Board of County Commissioners on alternatives to establish a Gulf to Bay Tidal Connection in the vicinity of the former …
Since Joe Biden was elected president in 2021, his administration has made effective, albeit halting progress on combating climate change and giving the nation’s renewable energy industry the …
As we come to terms with the growing effects of climate change, many are turning to so-called nature-based solutions, which are holistic approaches that promote biodiversity and ecosystem …
There’s an image that’s stayed with me for weeks: A sea of people holding up “Mass Deportation Now” signs at the Republican National Convention. Since then, I’ve …
I want to thank the citizens of Manatee County for all of their help in taking back our county. This was a tremendous victory for our county and for our island cities, as it couldn't have happened …
On Tuesday night, Manatee County Republicans overcame long odds and beat the deep-pocketed developer machine, electing Scott Farrington as Supervisor of Elections. The landslide victory means not …
I am writing to acknowledge and thank Manatee County voters for their support and decision to correct the membership of our county commission, along with the leadership of the Manatee Supervisor of …
Plastic foam, better known under its brand name of Styrofoam, has been used for insulation, packaging and foodware (cups, takeout containers, etc.) for decades. Also known as expanded polystyrene, …