Urban wildlife corridors, also known as green corridors or ecological corridors, are strips of vegetation and natural landscape dispersed throughout a city. From simple, street-lined rows of trees to …
America’s historic retirement security program has survived world wars, pandemics, and recessions. But without a rapid course correction, it may not survive Donald Trump and Elon Musk. In …
As lifelong conservatives, we believe in limited government, personal responsibility, and the rights of the people to shape our own governance. We founded Conservative Women for Freedom because we …
In 2018, a school shooter murdered 17 children and injured 18 others at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Weeks later, then-Governor Rick Scott signed Senate Bill 7026 into …
Citizens should be given the opportunity to fully participate in all phases of decision-making processes. The current Bradenton City Council public hearing policies and procedures do not encourage …
OCCUPIED TALLAHASSEE — The circus is coming to town. Y’all might know it as the regular session of the Florida Legislature. Don’t even begin to think this year can’t possibly …
Wildfires are uncontrolled destructive fires that spread over natural areas, like forests or brush. They can happen for many reasons, natural or manmade. Climate change has made wildfires …
For two years, the Tampa Bay Times and Miami Herald have been trying to get their hands on an in-depth study of our state’s homeowners insurance market commissioned by the Florida Office of …
Another underground injection control well is being proposed to dispose of phosphate waste water. ManaSota-88 continues to oppose the construction of any deep injection well for getting rid of …
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has been a leader in global environmental efforts, supporting initiatives that promote sustainability, cut emissions and build resilience in …
On Friday, the Manatee County Commission and Bradenton City Council held a joint meeting. These are usually relatively useless dog and pony shows in which much is said only for precious little to …
Common tick-borne diseases include Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, babesiosis and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Lyme disease is the most well-known, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi , …
Since the last election, there has been a lot of talk about how to fix our growth, our infrastructure and our storm water issues. Unfortunately, real solutions have been pushed to the side. Rather …
In every thriving community, local government plays a crucial role in shaping the future. However, when that power is influenced by a few developers, the essence of democracy can be compromised. …
Humans have profoundly altered the planet, driving plants and animals to adapt in ways they never would have without our impact. Through activities like habitat destruction, pollution, climate …
Presbyterian Retirement Communities has submitted a request for text amendments to the City of Bradenton’s Comprehensive Plan. These requests are directly related to regulating properties …
Whenever the government gets involved in a big, expensive purchase, the cliche, “the devil is in the details,” is almost certain to get tossed around. At a special meeting of the Manatee …
In recent discussions surrounding the implementation of moratoriums, a number of arguments have surfaced in opposition to these temporary halts. While the concerns raised are important, it is crucial …
In this week’s budget proposal, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis seems to have tipped his hat regarding his desired end game for New College of Florida. In budget proposals released Thursday, …
I was just eight years old the first time I visited the Celery Fields in 2016. I was in love with birds and had learned the Celery Fields was one of the best birding spots in our area. As soon as we …