Why protecting Norriego Point, a jewel of the Emerald Coast, is worth every penny
Thanks to state leadership and local lawmakers, this former condo site will be turned into public parkland on Destin’s waterfront.
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Saving gopher tortoises means protecting their homes, not just moving them
The best thing we can do is preserve gopher tortoise burrows and the longleaf pine ecosystem supporting them.
In hurricane-prone Florida, a new state law blocks local policies aimed at reducing the impact of disasters
Local governments and 1000 Friends of Florida have sued over SB 180, which restricts new land development policies.
Fireflies are disappearing, but homeowners can help save them
Habitat loss, the overuse of pesticides and light pollution are among the reason firefly populations are on the decline.
Restore community planning: Fix Senate Bill 180
SB 180 slaps a three-year suspension on planning for growth in every county and city in Florida.
Sanibel at 50: How the island that stopped time faces a new era
Fifty years after residents created the Sanibel Plan, the island confronts climate threats while holding onto its cherished character.
A deceptive bill could strip Floridians of a sustainable future
SB 180 blocks regulations 'more restrictive or burdensome' than existing laws for two years after a storm.
A timeless creature saves Marco Island
This essay for a Ph.D. seminar at FAU, 'Theorizing Infrastructure,' imagines an alternative Marco Island.
Florida panthers and black bears need a literal path for survival – here’s how the Florida Wildlife Corridor provides it
The corridor shows how important habitats can be protected in places that face burgeoning population growth.
Writer shows how Floridians can leverage satire into political power
Craig Pittman's latest book, “Welcome to Florida," chronicles the absurdity of the state's politics and culture.