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, …
Yesterday morning, I was enjoying a walk along the beach when my phone started buzzing with text notifications from people forwarding an article in Sarasota’s Herald Tribune in which its …
As we approach Election Day, the stakes could not be higher. Either enough Manatee County voters will turn out to send Van Ostenbridge and his ilk packing by 7 p.m. Tuesday, or our community will …
Dist. 3 Manatee County Commission candidate April Culbreath would like voters to believe that the “liberal media” is slandering her, working in collusion with her “RINO” …
The recent “inconvenience” caused by Tropical Storm Debby is obvious to Manatee County residents. But my Manatee County neighbors need to know that those …
As global warming intensifies, cities worldwide are experiencing an accelerated rise in temperatures compared to less urban areas. This phenomenon, known as the urban heat island (UHI) effect, …
Over the past four years, the billion-dollar enterprise known as Manatee County Government has been hollowed out from within. Devoid of leadership and stripped of decades of institutional knowledge, …
We are remarkably unprepared to protect public lives in the event of a major hurricane. Highway evacuation is not always a viable option due to the extremely long evacuation times. Hurricane shelters …
My name is Brice Claypoole. I’m 16 years old. I have a deep love for our nature and a passion for protecting it. I’ve been following Manatee County politics—and their impact on our …
Greetings Fellow Citizens of Manatee County. I am Richard Tatem, Colonel, USAF (retired), and a candidate in the August 20th primary election for the Republican nomination for Florida House District …
Sea level rise is a pressing global issue, exacerbated by climate change. And its impacts are not uniform across the globe; some regions experience more significant increases than others. Notably, …
At Thursday’s land use meeting, Manatee County Commissioners took their final vote on a massive giveaway to developers and enacted a discounted impact fee schedule that will ensure growth does …
Ron DeSantis has some explaining to do. An overwhelming number of Manatee County voters helped him get elected to two terms as Governor. What has he done to repay them? He’s used backroom …
There is a lot of misinformation spreading around this campaign season. And it’s not coming from the so-called fake, liberal news. The special-interest side, flush with their unlimited …