Do you enjoy the waterfront amenities that Manatee County has to offer? Did you possibly even move here because of them? Do you enjoy the regatta boat races, festivals, and fishing tournaments hosted …
There has been a significant decline in fish populations in the Braden River located in Manatee County, Florida. An immediate investigation of the causes of these declines is needed. A …
We all love the holiday season for its traditions and gift-giving, but environmental advocates worry about the extra waste we generate between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. Americans produce 25 …
’Tis the season for holiday sales. But on the other side of the planet, there’s a high cost for those low prices. This is especially true for “fast fashion,” the clothing …
A groundbreaking documentary featuring extensive body cam footage that Minneapolis officials previously withheld in the wake of George Floyd’s death in the summer of 2020 adds critical context …
That’s one of my favorite holiday movie quotes, and also what my colleague Dawn Kitterman said came to mind after reading her commissioner’s most recent newsletter. After giving it a …
No one questions the fact that war is horrible, and it is no less so for the environment. And recent major conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East couldn’t come at a worse time …
Tire wear pollution was in the news recently after a group of Native American tribes in the Pacific Northwest asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to investigate a possible link …
In recent years, a narrative has emerged on the right that Democratic politicians have been captured by the extreme left. However, a closer look at the two major parties and the power that their most …
Ever wonder if your child would thrive in a school dedicated to both the performing and visual arts, STEM classes, and a personalized approach? Students’ talent will be on display for their …
Sorry to say, but it’s that time of year when tax-paying households (of which there are over 100,000 in Manatee County) face one of their largest annual expenses, i.e., the property tax bill …
This week, Mark Cuban announced that the upcoming season of Shark Tank would be his last. The news comes on the heels of Cuban entering a deal to sell off a majority stake in his beloved NBA …
Most of us spend upwards of three hours on our smartphones every day. Much of our phone time is spent messaging friends and family, scrolling through social media feeds, watching video shorts and …
It is final days for collecting petitions to put on the 2024 ballot a constitutional ”Amendment to Limit Government Interference in Abortion”. We are fighting for women to be able to make …
CS/HB 1-C: Disaster Relief "Disaster Relief" was approved during the recent Florida legislature’s special session and signed into law by Governor DeSantis on November 13, …
In Manatee County Government, there is no culture of accountability to build trust with the citizens. The elected Republicans plot to hide their texts, lobby for their friends to be hired, fire …
There is an exciting dynamic unfolding in Manatee County. For more than a decade since Citizens United vs. the FEC, developers have been at work capturing local government. One could certainly argue …
For centuries, soaps made from natural substances were used to cleanse our skin and clothes. Synthetic detergents were developed in the early 20th century to create products that cleaned our laundry …
On any given Thursday, the Florida Supreme Court will almost certainly rule that the 15-week abortion ban is constitutional , which will immediately trigger a 6-week abortion ban. This decision …
I am writing to clarify misinformation stated by Representative Will Robinson, Senator Jim Boyd, and BOCC Chair Kevin Van Ostenbridge and to provide some insight into the hidden agenda believed to be …
