The non-partisan Manatee County School Board District 5 race features three very interesting candidates with very different backgrounds, each of whom brings an interesting resume to the race. In …
Glen Gibellina is a community activist running a grassroots campaign for Manatee County Commission against an incumbent who has consistently voted against the will of the community and in favor of …
Corruption isn’t a side issue in this race. It touches everything, from the price of groceries to who gets to run for office and how. This piece covers three things, and they’re more connected …
Farming is far from friendly to the environment. According to Our World in Data, 26 percent of greenhouse gas emissions come from food production and 50 percent …
Plastic in the 21st century can be described simply: ubiquitous. We see it in food packaging and water bottles, but it is also present in cosmetics and clothing. …
The Manatee County Comprehensive Plan Rewrite Draft 2045 Comprehensive Plan: “Envision Manatee” is now available for public review. Citizens have until August 6 to comment on the update.
Six Republicans are competing for the chance to earn the party’s nomination for the Manatee County Commission District 1 seat that was vacated by the unexpected passing of first-term commissioner …
The Manatee County Commission District 6 race will see four Republicans vie for the nomination for the seat being vacated by Republican incumbent Jason Bearden. District 6 is an “At-Large” seat, …
The “white roofs” movement is a clever way to combat sweltering summers and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. White roofs have been a long-standing solution to the heat …
The Manatee County Commission District 4 Republican primary will see political activist Glen Gibellina challenge first-term incumbent Mike Rahn. There is no Democrat or NPA candidate in the race, but …
The election process in Florida has fallen under the control of a small corporate elite. Regardless of party affiliation, this small group now provides most of the funds needed for most state …
The Manatee County Commission District 2 Republican primary will see newcomer Edward Bailey challenge first-term incumbent Amanda Ballard. The winner will face former D2 Commissioner Charles Smith …
Solar-powered trains run on the Sun’s energy to operate, via solar panels placed on train stations, on the roofs of trains, or most commonly, from the rail tracks. They also often gain indirect …
The recent approval of funding for the Manatee County Task Force raises an important question: are we prioritizing our limited resources in the right places? Let me be clear: I support our …
Should the Manatee County Commission continue to financially assist in the closure of Piney Point? The short answer is YES! Although …
This year’s Florida House races are among the most important in recent history. For the past five years, Republicans in Tallahassee have been on a mission to eviscerate home rule, passing an …
Climate misinformation is a term that refers to false or deceiving claims about climate change, sustainability, or climate solutions. Disinformation spreads rapidly …
In the 1965 movie “Ship of Fools,” there is an opening monologue by one of the passengers, Karl Glocken: "My name is Karl Glocken, and this is a ship of fools. I'm a fool, and you'll meet …
To support the best outcomes for moms and babies, pregnant women must have timely access to quality prenatal care. Florida currently has the third highest rate in the country of pregnant women …
It was said, “Hopefully, as we go to the polling places, we can weigh the candidates’ overall worth and not cross off anyone because they have accepted a campaign contribution from the building …