Bamboo, one of the fastest-growing plants on the planet, is well-known as a rudimentary building material used for many centuries. Today, although the resource is often limited to scaffolding or …
I’ve long assured both readers and those who hold elected office that I much prefer to write about the things government is doing right than bemoan its many shortcomings. This week provided an …
Popular dish soaps often claim to easily tackle grease, leave dishes sparkling clean, and uphold commitments to sustainability and safety. But these promises are often misleading. These products may …
In last week’s column , I suggested that the Manatee County Commission reevaluate its posture toward our state delegation. This week, Senator Jim Boyd and Representative Will Robinson took a …
In recent years, the relationship between Manatee County Commissioners and our delegation in the state legislature has been chummy, to say the least. That’s not surprising since both were …
Manasota 88 recently released its list of 2025 environmental priorities for Southwest Florida.
Tennis balls, primarily made from rubber and synthetic materials, do not biodegrade and can persist in the environment for years. Made with a combination of rubber and felt, they contribute both …
Syria, known throughout history as the “crossroads of civilization,” now finds itself at a crossroads of its own. After 54 years, the Assad family’s brutal dictatorship in Syria has …
James Satcher, the hapless Manatee County Commissioner appointed Supervisor of Elections at the behest of local developers, has done it again. Days before getting his keyster handed to him in the …
I worked hard my whole career and retired feeling secure. Then I lost every last dime in a scam. I was left with $1,300 a month in Social Security benefits to live on in an area where monthly …
The monarch butterfly, known for its awe-inspiring migration across North America, has become a symbol of both ecological wonder and environmental decline. Once abundant across the continent, their …
The 2024 NCF Master Plan shows a proposed baseball field and stadium using all the land New College owns at the NE corner of US41 and University Parkway, plus some land the school leases from the …
For decades, state and local governments have permitted inappropriate development in hurricane-prone areas, and this continues today …
Robots are increasingly integral to addressing environmental challenges, from cleaning oceans to aiding reforestation. For instance, Clearbot removes some 15 liters of oil and 200 kilograms of trash …
With Fox News's Pete Hegseth’s prospects of being confirmed to lead the Pentagon uncertain, sources close to the incoming administration have hinted that President-elect Trump is considering …
Since the frequency and intensity of floods, wildfires and heat waves have increased due to climate change, the U.S. housing market has become steadily more volatile. Billions of dollars worth of …
I work at one of the most profitable companies in the world, yet I’m barely able to get by. In August 2023, I got hired as a warehouse associate at an Amazon delivery station in San …
Members of the Sarasota County legislative delegation should sponsor legislation that will expand the annual inspection of motor vehicles. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and …
At the March 28, 2023, Manatee County Commission meeting , the board unanimously pledged $8 million to expand the capacity at the existing Bishop shelter campus so that all of Animal Services (now …
As I reflected on the many things I’m thankful for this week, I kept returning to the overwhelming experience of August’s local elections. Having a front-row seat to the historic sweep of …