Posted inNews & Views Go coastal for the Courtney Campbell Causeway cleanup at Tampa’s Ben T. Davis Beach this Saturday Straws? Probably some. But volunteers will likely also see a lot of cigarette butts. by Cathy Salustri September 18, 2018August 17, 2023
Posted inNews & Views Florida group tracks leatherback turtle in the path of Hurricane Florence As of Tuesday, she was swimming 25 miles off the coast of Virginia. by Ray Roa September 12, 2018April 2, 2024
Posted inNews & Views 1.5 million ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Florence heads towards U.S. coastline Is it weird if we say “Thankfully, it’s not headed our way?” by Colin Wolf September 11, 2018August 17, 2023
Posted inNews & Views September hurricanes Florence, Helene and Isaac — and a fourth storm on the horizon Hurricanes Florence, Helene and Isaac and walk in to a bar… and meet a new friend. by Cathy Salustri September 10, 2018August 17, 2023
Posted inNews & Views U.S. Sugar publishes inaccurate map of Florida waterways in newspaper ad, deflects responsibility for harmful discharges Should we worry yet? Seems like it’s past time to worry. by Cathy Salustri September 8, 2018November 6, 2024
Posted inNews & Views September kicking up tropical storms off Cape Verde, are they headed to Tampa Bay? It’s that time of year again — we like to call it “batteries and bottled water” season. by Cathy Salustri September 7, 2018August 17, 2023
Posted inNews & Views March and rally for Climate, Jobs and Justice in downtown St. Petersburg Saturday morning The activities begin at 10 a.m. and center around Williams Park. by Scott Harrell September 7, 2018August 3, 2023
Posted inNews & Views Red tide blooms in Tampa Bay, fish die at Fort DeSoto and Tampa Bay Watch cancels the Great Bay Scallop Search Knowing it was gonna happen doesn’t make it suck less. by Cathy Salustri August 24, 2018August 17, 2023
Posted inNews & Views Add the University of Tampa to the list of plastic straw-free places in Hillsborough County UT has joined the straw-free movement sucking the plastic out of the Bay area. by Cathy Salustri August 16, 2018August 17, 2023
Posted inNews & Views Red tide causes dead fish glut on Manatee waterways. Is Tampa Bay next? The man-made algae bloom has killed fish in Sarasota, Lee and Manatee counties. Here’s why and how Manatee County is helping. by Cathy Salustri August 15, 2018August 17, 2023
Posted inNews & Views Seminole Tribe of Florida leads Hard Rock Cafe to a straw-free existence The tribe’s six casinos across Florida will all make the change, citing concern for the environment and sustainability. by Cathy Salustri August 15, 2018August 17, 2023
Posted inNews & Views Shell Key forum at Tampa Bay Watch in Tierra Verde on Aug. 15 looks at preserve’s future Pinellas County will present its report on Shell Key Preserve to the public. by Cathy Salustri August 6, 2018August 17, 2023
Posted inNews & Views St. Petersburg’s 2015 wastewater dumps were part of a 30-year problem Ebb and flow. by Cathy Salustri June 13, 2018May 30, 2025
Posted inNews & Views St. Petersburg isn’t the only city with sewage spills Tampa, Sarasota and other Bay area communities have their own flow woes, as well. by Cathy Salustri May 30, 2018September 10, 2024
Posted inNews & Views Tampa Bay stores are selling tax-free hurricane supplies Here’s where to get them. by Cathy Salustri May 30, 2018June 23, 2025
Posted inNews & Views St. Petersburg pier to get solar panels Mayor Rick Kriseman struck a lease deal with Duke Energy. by Scott Harrell May 18, 2018August 3, 2023
Posted inNews & Views Mulch Against Monsanto in Tampa When the going gets tough, the tough get mulching! by Cathy Salustri May 10, 2018August 17, 2023
Posted inNews & Views St. Pete City Councilwoman Gina Driscoll talks #nostrawsstpete Hear that? It’s the sound of nobody sucking. by Scott Harrell April 17, 2018August 5, 2025
Posted inNews & Views How to actually make a difference this Earth Day Jesus, people — enough with the parties. Help us help ourselves for a change. by Cathy Salustri April 17, 2018August 17, 2023
Posted inNews & Views Report: Florida has a water pollution problem, and some Tampa Bay companies are among the worst offenders In the last 21 months, according to Environment Florida, polluters have violated the Clean Air Act nearly 300 times. by Kate Bradshaw March 29, 2018May 29, 2025