Voices for Biodiversity – New Fishing Line Recyclers Along the Emerald Coast

For a few months this winter, my office in Okaloosa County became storage space for ten monofilament recyclers. Wide PVC pipes had been painted with beautiful marine designs from herons and crabs to mermaids — by local wildlife artist Annette Taunton, and were ready for installation near piers and marinas across Okaloosa County.   Read the full article on Voices for Biodiversity. 

Pensacola News Journal – Gaetz Misleading Constituents

In his most recent newsletter, Congressman Gaetz wrote, “Please know that the bill absolutely protects people with low incomes, elderly people and people with pre-existing conditions.” This is simply not true. Read the rest here or see Letter to the Editor below!

Pensacola News Journal – Dogs Not Best for Beach

In Response to “Moon: Beach and downtown target man’s best friend,” I understand that Troy Moon was poking fun at some of Pensacola’s new stances regarding dogs, the beach, and downtown businesses. However, his jokes and lighthearted comments reveal two seriously misguided yet common opinions about the impacts of dogs on the beach. Read the…