Category: Feature
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Gerrymandering Trial Awaits Judgment
Summary The Gerrymandering trial is over, and it is now up to Circuit Judge Terry Lewis to render a judgment in the case. Whatever his ruling, the impact of the actions prompting this trial have already been detrimental to fair elections, good legislation, and public trust in government. Although we have no way of knowing…
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EDITORIAL: Gerrymandering Takes the Stand
The Biggest Trial in Florida That Few Are Following Summary One of the most important trials in recent Florida history is currently occurring in Tallahassee. Most Floridians are not following it very closely – if at all. The trial grows out of a suit contending that the design of Florida’s congressional districts violates the state’s…
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EDITORIAL: New Toxins and GMOs Headed Our Way
New Toxins and New GMOs Headed Our Way: The Next Roundup for the GMO Corral Summary A new poison may soon be coming to an ecosystem near you. This is Dow Chemical’s Enlist Duo, a close relative to Monsanto’s aggressively marketed and wildly popular Roundup. Dow’s powerful herbicide is on the fast track to approval…
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FEATURE: Key West Votes “NO” to Sanctuary Dredging
Key West Votes NO to Sanctuary Dredging by Lynn-Marie Smith Residents of Florida are used to battling developers and businesses that threaten the environment and quality of life in their communities. Key West is certainly no exception. Even if the City Commission tries to pass laws to protect things of value here, some with deep pockets…
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Florida Loquat Festival: Celebrating Florida’s Urban Fruit
The Florida Loquat Festival: Celebrating Florida’s Urban Fruit Inaugural Event April 5, 11:00 – 2:00 Market Off Main, New Port Richey Hosted by Market Off Main, Ecology Florida, and Friendship Farms & Fare The Inaugural Florida Loquat Festival is a learning and sharing event dedicated to expanding knowledge and appreciation of the Loquat Tree and…
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FEATURE: Make Meadows Not Lawns for Honey Bee Colony Health
Scott P. Roberts The honey bee is just one of the many kinds of bees endemic to Florida. However, it is the most important bee to Florida agriculture and to that of the United States as a whole. The honey bee is credited with approximately 85% of the pollinating activity necessary to supply about one-third…
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FEATURE: Waking Up to the Demise of the Indian River Estuary
Written by Scott P. Roberts My earliest memory of Florida is waking up to the view out a window of the Holiday Beach motel on Seaway Drive in Ft. Pierce. A gleaming white ship was passing just outside, moving quickly and quietly. As it glided out of sight my focus jumped to its white foam…
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FEATURE: 400
Special to Ecology Florida News Did you miss it? Early last month, atmospheric carbon dioxide topped 400 parts per million (PPM). With some notable exceptions, major news sources gave it light coverage. Admittedly, its significance is largely symbolic – although there is a correlation between increasing atmospheric carbon and more intense weather phenomena, including the…
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Ecology Florida and Pasco EcoFest: Growing a Community
This weekend is the Pasco EcoFest (www.PascoEcoFest.com) taking place in West Pasco and the city of New Port Richey. We’re excited to be participating in this event as sponsors of Saturday’s EcoMarket in the breeze-way between City Hall and the New Port Richey Public Library. Our Board President, Dell deChant, will also be giving a…
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FEATURE: Cow Pots Debut at New Port Richey Market
Just in time for Florida’s Fall growing season, The Market Off Main (6241 Lincoln Street, 34652) in New Port Richey now has in stock organic starter pots for the local gardener. These starter pots for seeds are made from 100% renewable composted cow manure. In a cooperative agreement with Ecology Florida, Market Off Main in…