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Manatee County
Tampa Mayor: have a plan for storm
Tropical depression 9 is expected to turn toward Florida’s Gulf Coast and strengthen to a tropical storm; Tampa’s Fire Chief says residents can expect 4-8 inches of rain and 20-40 mile an hour winds from...
New phosphate mine nears approval in Manatee
On Thursday the Manatee County Planning Commission recommended changes sought by the Mosaic Fertilizer company that could lead to more phosphate mining in the east end of the county; but during an all-day meeting sixteen members...
Florida Senate District 19 Democrats face off
The Republican National Convention began Monday; on MidPoint we continue our look at this year’s election with audio from candidates running for a Florida Senate seat that covers parts of four counties. Four Democrats are running...
Environmentalists object to Sarasota comp plan changes
The Sarasota County Comprehensive Plan is being updated and some environmentalists are concerned that at the same time protections of the public interest will be eroded. Commissioners approved changes to the comp plan Wednesday. Listen...
Future of Sarasota’s red tide depends on winds
Sarasota and Manatee Counties are experiencing a red tide bloom, but it’s not certain yet whether it will become severe or spread to the north or south — a lot depends on weather. For an...
Activists and local doctor discuss efforts to bring healthcare to low-income Floridians
Activists and local doctor discuss efforts to cover the 'healthcare gap' for thousands of Floridians.
Florida environmental land group holds rare meeting in Bradenton
Florida environmental land group holds rare meeting in Bradenton
Manatee County votes Tuesday on sales tax referendum to fund indigent health care
Manatee County sales tax referendum to fund indigent health care draws Tea Party opposition
