James Satcher, the hapless Manatee County Commissioner appointed Supervisor of Elections at the behest of local developers, has done it again. Days before getting his keyster handed to him in the …
I worked hard my whole career and retired feeling secure. Then I lost every last dime in a scam. I was left with $1,300 a month in Social Security benefits to live on in an area where monthly …
The monarch butterfly, known for its awe-inspiring migration across North America, has become a symbol of both ecological wonder and environmental decline. Once abundant across the continent, their …
The 2024 NCF Master Plan shows a proposed baseball field and stadium using all the land New College owns at the NE corner of US41 and University Parkway, plus some land the school leases from the …
For decades, state and local governments have permitted inappropriate development in hurricane-prone areas, and this continues today …
Robots are increasingly integral to addressing environmental challenges, from cleaning oceans to aiding reforestation. For instance, Clearbot removes some 15 liters of oil and 200 kilograms of trash …
With Fox News's Pete Hegseth’s prospects of being confirmed to lead the Pentagon uncertain, sources close to the incoming administration have hinted that President-elect Trump is considering …
Since the frequency and intensity of floods, wildfires and heat waves have increased due to climate change, the U.S. housing market has become steadily more volatile. Billions of dollars worth of …
I work at one of the most profitable companies in the world, yet I’m barely able to get by. In August 2023, I got hired as a warehouse associate at an Amazon delivery station in San …
Members of the Sarasota County legislative delegation should sponsor legislation that will expand the annual inspection of motor vehicles. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and …
At the March 28, 2023, Manatee County Commission meeting , the board unanimously pledged $8 million to expand the capacity at the existing Bishop shelter campus so that all of Animal Services (now …
As I reflected on the many things I’m thankful for this week, I kept returning to the overwhelming experience of August’s local elections. Having a front-row seat to the historic sweep of …
Dams, often built to generate hydroelectric power, store water and control floods, have significant negative impacts. They disrupt natural river flows, fragment habitats and alter the physical, …
Unfortunately, the larger the government body, the more difficult it can be to find positive stories to tell. As a rule, the bigger the bureaucracy, the more entrenched it becomes. The longer the …
NOAA Fisheries has released a Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (DPEIS) for the Identification of Aquaculture Opportunity Areas (AOAs) in U.S. Federal Waters of the Gulf of …
As Antarctica warms due to climate change, an unexpected phenomenon is occurring: the “greening” of the continent. As ice melts, certain areas once covered in snow and ice are becoming …
At a Nov. 7 Land Use meeting, Manatee County Commissioners voted 4-2 to give a sweetheart deal to a politically connected developer who wants to build “luxury, market-rate apartments” …
The live music industry has skyrocketed over the last few decades. In 2023, the multinational Live Nation Entertainment reported 145 million fans attending 50,000 live events worldwide. The average …
Piney Point is currently on track for closure by 2026. The long-term plan involves stabilizing the site, and then the priority should be for it to be permanently sealed and never used again. This …
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) intends to issue a modified NPDES permit to Ocean Era, LLC (current permit number FL0A00001). The draft modified NPDES permit authorizes the discharge of …