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Phosphate mining could have longstanding negative consequences in the environment and ecosystem in Manasota–and its neighboring counties, Sarasota and Charlotte. An upcoming Hot Topics Luncheon with the League of Women Voters will addresss this issue. Glenn Compton, Chairman of Manasota 88, an environmental group that oversees phosphate mining in the area, spoke to the Critical […]

Although unemployment statistics are at an all-time low, that does not mean all things are well in the world of work. Employers complain that they cannot find employees with needed skills and some people in the workforce need additional skills to get better jobs that pay more. Solving those problems is the mission of CareerSource […]

ASALH Manasota President James B. Stewart spoke to the Critical Times about their plans for Black History Month. This year’s theme is black migration. Stewart spoke on the importance of community conversation concerning Black History, which he dubs as being American History. With an upcoming conversation of black migration, ASALH wants to remain a permanent […]

Tomorrow we’ll have as a guest Shirley Bascom of the Venice Interfaith Community Association. She’ll tell us about their series of events this month “American Racism – Yours, Mine and Ours.” There are three events left in the series: February 11: Building the Beloved Communitywith Rev. Dr. Marvin McMickleDr. Martin Luther King Jr’s prescription for […]

The 4th annual Black History Month at New College of Florida is on a mission: to engage the local community to take part. The Critical Times spoke to planning committee member, and student, Mary Robertson on the events planned for this year and how academic institutions can be a source of change in their surrounding […]

“There is NOTHING” like a Grateful Dead Concert!” Still no Grateful Dead “from today in history” that I can broadcast, so we can ease back in with some Jerry and David: I have been waiting years to broadcast this fiine recording. A magnificent soundboard! Jerry Garcia and David Grisman Warfield Theater, San Francisco, CA February […]