We are a divided country these days, so much so that certain people have taken to mad mutterings about a “national divorce,” secession or even civil war. But fear not, fellow Americans, …
Don’t you love a good mystery? I sure do. From “Perry Mason” to “Poker Face,” if it’s a whodunnit, I’m hooked. So when I heard about the Mystery of the …
As Publisher of The Bradenton Times, your local news source for critical information about our government, I need to share with you our concerns about our safety when it comes to publishing local …
Earth Day is coming up next Monday, which will probably elicit a fervent “meh” from a lot of people. These days, Earth Day seems more like a marketing gimmick than a holiday, not unlike …
Dear Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd, I am writing to you about some ideas I had for one of your museums. As you know, Tallahassee is home to more than just the Florida State Capitol …
Friday marks World Water Day. I feel bad about this, but I just know I’m going to be late sending out Water Day cards this year. But we can still go caroling door-to-door. I figure …
On Sunday, the Oscars honored the year’s best film performances, best direction, best picture, and, as a bonus, the best shade thrown. My pick for the latter would be host Jimmy Kimmel’s …
Florida may be the only state where the economy depends on the willing suspension of disbelief. I’m not just talking about the thousands of tourists drawn here by the theme park fantasy …
In this episode, Cheri Coryea, Misty Servia, and Reggie Bellamy discuss critical topics that you won't want to miss.
The other day, because I was in a hurry, I swung through a McDonald’s drive-through and ordered one of their burgers. You know, the ones that seem less like cooked meat and more like a warm …
Have you ever picked up trash from a beach, a park, or a roadside? I have. And before you ask, no, it was NOT because a judge sentenced me to community service. I think every Floridian should do …
Because my kids love superhero movies, I’ve seen a lot of them. One of my favorites is an animated one, “Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse,” which features Spider-people from various …
Welcome back to Tallahassee! You were just here — briefly — for your State of the State speech, but it feels like a lot longer since we’ve seen you around. Probably, it’s …
Florida’s southernmost city threw a big party for book lovers last week, and I was lucky enough to wangle an invitation. At the Key West Literary Seminar , I heard Judy …
The other day I was driving north on U.S. 19, which is the most Florida of Florida roads. I say that because it passes by a dinosaur-shaped gas station, the park that employs the Weeki Wachee …
Hey, look at that! We’ve almost made it through another tough year. Take that, 2023! We beat you! You know what comes next: Preparing to do a better job with 2024.
One of my favorite Christmas tales is Dr. Seuss’ story of the Grinch. I especially like the animated cartoon narrated by Boris Karloff (not the first name that comes to mind when you think …
One Christmas when I was a kid my parents gave me a chemistry set. No doubt they hoped it would lead me to a career in science or medicine. But I was a little anarchist, more interested in …
This is the time of year I always feel compelled to remind everyone that the first Thanksgiving took place in Florida . It happened about 50 years before the Pilgrims showed up. The attendees …
When people talk about the great love stories of history, they often mention such figures as Marc Anthony and Cleopatra, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert (not in a can), and Johnny and June Carter …
