Christmas is coming very early for Florida developers as the 2023 legislative session moves forward. In fact, there are so many goodies and giveaways for homebuilders moving through committees that …
In this new feature, TBT will periodically spotlight some of the more insightful reader comments that have been posted on our recent articles. Anonymous comments or those that violate ourcivility …
Area developers, with the full support of Manatee County Commissioners, are hell-bent on taking away our way of life in east county. The BoCC hearing this Thursday (03/23/23) will likely approve the …
Dear EarthTalk: What are the health and environmental benefits of planting more trees in urban areas?–B. Marsden, Buffalo, NY Planting more trees in urban areas has numerous health …
Florida is famous for water. Our spring water is bottled and shipped around the nation. People come from around the world to visit our beaches and play in our bays. Most of all, our coastal waters …
Water is a finite resource that can no longer be treated as free, good to be exploited, and polluted at will and without penalty. The effects of overpumping of groundwater resulting in declining …
In my first column of 2023, I warned readers to beware of weapons of mass distraction, polarizing issues like the confederate monument, and retail pet sales that can eat up our collective bandwidth …
The Manatee County rumor mill has been a flutter with whisperings over who will be the next county administrator, and several well-placed sources now claim that Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry …
Dear EarthTalk: What is the "30*30 Initiative" for conservation all about?–Mary S., Albany, NY Put simply, the goal of the 30*30 Initiative is the conservation of 30 percent of …
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection under the Division of Recreation and Parks has the responsibility of planning the use and management of Florida's public lands and water areas. …
Phosphogypsum is the radioactive waste product left over from the production of fertilizer, and Florida has a lot of phosphogypsum. Two bills (HB 1191 & SB 1258) have recently been …
A Feb. 10 email from former deputy county administrator Rob Reinshuttle to Manatee County Commissioners obtained by The Bradenton Times on Friday seems to confirm much of what TBT has suspected …
A recent poll saw Anna Maria Island voted as a top place to visit among America's "small towns." While the barrier island is actually comprised of three separate small towns, its many charms make it …
Dear EarthTalk: Did the Tiger King documentary of 2020 have any impact on the business of illegal wildlife trafficking?–Susan W., Raleigh, NC Netflix’s Tiger King special …
Welcome to Florida and another day in paradise. Today, instead of complaining about all the bunnies and turtles that the developers buried alive (I am not a Karen), I am going to tell you about …
There exists a potentially dangerous and environmentally damaging situation in Manatee and Sarasota waterways. User conflicts between jet skis and canoes using the designated canoe trails are …
Last week, I wrote about a Florida legislator’s effort to roll back freedom of the press by making it easier to successfully sue news publications. This week, one of his colleagues said, Hold …
In this new feature, TBT will periodically spotlight some of the more insightful reader comments that have been posted on our recent articles. Anonymous comments are not considered. …
As we are in the midst of calving season for the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale, I can’t help but think of Snow Cone. Right whale 3560, nicknamed Snow Cone for her markings …
Dear EarthTalk: Is it unhealthy for you to live near an airport?–M. Smith, Pittsburgh, PA Living near an airport can have negative effects on health and quality of life due to noise …