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Let's Make the Right to Clean Water a Reality

This has not been a good year for water quality in the sunshine state. Developers were the big winners in this year's legislative session and, if you live in Manatee County, you know that your …

From the Comment Section

Each week, TBT spotlights some of the more insightful reader comments that have been posted on our recent articles. Anonymous comments or those that violate our civility guidelines are not …

Business as Usual has Taken Us to the Breaking Point

Last week, Manatee County Commissioners put the finishing touches on an objectively horrible series of land use decisions that will dump 5,300 homes and roughly 1.5 million square feet of commercial …

EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: I am looking for more stuff I can binge-watch on my TV. Any environmental documentaries you d recommend? Couch Potato, via email The power of film is in its capacity to …

Letter: A Homelessness Plan to Emulate

In case you missed it, an excellent article written by STREAM on the need for many more low-income housing units was published on May 7 in The Bradenton Times. If you are interested in this topic, I …

Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders Impact Veterans

Millions of Americans celebrate Memorial Day, honoring the memory of those service members who have been lost. It is also vital to recognize the millions of veterans who made it home and struggle …

Keeping Your Kids Mentally Healthy During the Summer

Summer is a great time to go on trips, host family gatherings, and relax. And although many kids love the freedom from school or homework, the lack of responsibilities can actually negatively impact …

DeSantis Campaign Launch on Twitter Goes Up in Flames

TALLAHASSEE  Florida Governor Ron DeSantis officially launched his 2024 presidential campaign in a Twitter Spaces conversation with Elon Musk on Wednesday in what may be remembered as the most …

From the Comment Section

Each week, TBT spotlights some of the more insightful reader comments that have been posted on our recent articles. Anonymous comments or those that violate our civility guidelines are not …

EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: Why are ""forever chemicals"" so bad, and how can I avoid them? M.N., via email ""Forever chemicals"" are types of highly persistent and toxic synthetic chemicals widely …

Manatee School Board Puts on a Clinic in Good Governance

This week, the Manatee School Board made the difficult decision of choosing a new superintendent. Despite the challenges that the relatively inexperienced board faced throughout the process, the …

From the Comment Section

Each week, TBT spotlights some of the more insightful reader comments that have been posted on our recent articles. Anonymous comments or those that violate our civility guidelines are not …

EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: How do I figure out how many solar panels I would need on my two-story, 2,500-square-foot house to meet my electricity consumption needs? Paul O., Seattle, WA While …

Marine Minerals and State Interests

Billions of acres of submerged land off the nation s coast are thought to contain large reserves of cobalt, manganese, and other minerals considered critical to our national interests. …

When One-Party Rules, Special Interests Reign

It seems all but certain that Florida s 2023 legislative session will be remembered by political historians as a jump-the-shark moment, a session in which the blurred line between special interests …

From the Comment Section

Each week, TBT spotlights some of the more insightful reader comments that have been posted on our recent articles. Anonymous comments or those that violate our civility guidelines are not …

Letter: Investment Deserts

Recently an article written by Ben Levisohn appeared in Barron s referring to a long-term period of low stock market returns starting at the end of 1968 and ending in the second half of 1982. …

Public Has Vested Interest in Superintendent Decision

The Manatee County School Board is in the midst of selecting a new superintendent, a pivotal process that will impact students, teachers, parents, taxpayers, and the community at large. Given the …

EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: Is buying refurbished electronics better for the planet than buying brand new ones?–Peter Behr, Chicago, IL According to the United Nations Environment Programme …

Join Us in Our Push for Affordable Housing

Members of Stronger Together Reaching Equality Across Manatee (STREAM) attended the morning and afternoon Manatee County Commission work session on Tuesday, March 21. The agenda centered on …

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