Clinton Engelberger

Tampa

Editor-in-Chief at The Oracle

Intern at Bradenton Herald

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Sarasota residents complained the county's tap water tasted like 'pool water.' Was it safe to drink?

1 week ago | suncoastsearchlight.org | Clinton Engelberger |Suncoast Searchlight

Though Sarasota residents might have been wary of drinking the funky-tasting tap water these past couple of weeks, it was perfectly safe to drink. The explanation behind the taste is free chlorine, which Sarasota County added on April 22 and stopped on May 6. Under Florida Administrative Code Rule 62-550.817, the Department of Environmental Protection recommends using free chlorine to disinfect drinking water from viruses and other harmful pathogens.
Anti-LGBTQ Bills Defeated In Florida's Legislative Session

1 week ago | outsfl.com | Clinton Engelberger

Anti-LGBTQ Bills Defeated In Florida's Legislative SessionIt's hard to come by good news these days. But queer Floridians can rest a little easier knowing that all four anti-LGBTQ bills were defeated in the state's 2025 legislative session. The bills defeated were: All bills were "withdrawn from further consideration" and/or "indefinitely postponed," according to each bill's Florida Senate webpage.
Officials reduced the number of Sarasota County School Board meetings from two to one per month. Is this normal?

2 weeks ago | suncoastsearchlight.org | Clinton Engelberger |Suncoast Searchlight

While it’s not the standard for school boards across Florida, Sarasota County’s decision to host one school board meeting per month isn’t out of the ordinary. State statutes require school districts to host no less than one meeting per month, and many counties — such as Osceola, Gulf, Polk and Palm Beach — take advantage of that minimum. Pinellas, Hillsborough, Alachua and Orange counties all host two meetings per month.
SFAAA To Host Weeknight Softball Games

2 weeks ago | outsfl.com | Clinton Engelberger

SFAAA To Host Weeknight Softball GamesThe South Florida Amateur Athletic Association is starting its new Under the Lights season this summer. The league gives players an opportunity to compete in weeknight softball games and socialize during reveal parties and drafts. The South Florida Amateur Athletic Association is an LGBTQ-friendly softball league that fosters an inclusive athletic and social environment for players. Registration for Under the Lights opens on May 1 and costs $35.
Meet The Movement Fighting Back Against The System, One Signature At A Time

2 weeks ago | outsfl.com | Clinton Engelberger

Meet The Movement Fighting Back Against The System, One Signature At A TimeFor Sasha Burik, the world just doesn't work. That's why she's a prominent advocate for General Strike, a decentralized movement that's working to orchestrate a nation-wide strike. "The world we live in doesn't function," Burik said. "I don't believe that this is the only way to organize society. I get up every day and I go to work ...
Trans Nonprofit Provides Social, Legal Support For Community Amid Trump's Reign

3 weeks ago | outsfl.com | Clinton Engelberger

Trans Nonprofit Provides Social, Legal Support For Community Amid Trump's ReignHundreds of multicolored paper butterflies with names written on them cover the walls of TransSOCIAL's Miami location, each representing a name change the nonprofit helped make a reality. TransSOCIAL co-founder Morgan Mayfaire said the joy he feels seeing the butterflies extends well beyond their face value. "Once you get your name change, it opens the door to so many things," Mayfaire said.
PBCHRC To Host Tailgate At Gay Polo League Tournament

3 weeks ago | outsfl.com | Clinton Engelberger

PBCHRC To Host Tailgate At Gay Polo League TournamentIf you're attending Gay Polo League's International Polo Tournament this weekend, you can pop in to Palm Beach County Human Rights Council's (PBCHRC) tailgate party. All you need to do is show a copy of your voter registration card and an invitation email from PBCHRC. To get the email, sign up for updates on the organization's website. The International Polo Tournament will see six teams compete for top trophies this Saturday.
Is Delray Beach Pride Safe From Political Pressure? Commissioners Are Debating

4 weeks ago | outsfl.com | Clinton Engelberger

Is Delray Beach Pride Safe From Political Pressure? Commissioners Are DebatingCommissioners will likely discuss on Tuesday whether or not it's too risky to sponsor Pride events in Delray Beach, after a heated debate ensued at the last city commission meeting. At that April 8 meeting, commissioner Juli Casale said she spoke to Ballard Partners lobbyist Mathew Forrest about whether sponsoring events like Pride would impact the city's state funding.
Teacher's Termination For Using Student's Preferred Name Sparks Outcry

1 month ago | outsfl.com | Clinton Engelberger

Teacher's Termination For Using Student's Preferred Name Sparks OutcryFlorida has been full of firsts this month. Now, district officials informed Melissa Calhoun, a Brevard County teacher at Satellite High School, that her contract wouldn't be renewed after she called a student by their preferred name. "Ms. Calhoun is an embodiment of what proper education should be: inclusive, understanding, and respectful of individuality," the petition reads.
Gay Polo League To Blend Advocacy, Leisure At Tournament

1 month ago | outsfl.com | Clinton Engelberger

Gay Polo League To Blend Advocacy, Leisure At TournamentGay Polo League (GPL) is celebrating its 15th annual International Polo Tournament in April. For founding president Chip McKenney, the time and effort put into achieving this milestone "went by in a blink." "I think part of it is because it's such a passion project for me, and I love the GPL, and I love what it represents and how it celebrates the best of our communities," McKenney said.