Bill Church
Herald-Tribune
Sarasota, FL, United States
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Editor: Why 14 promotions make sense
One of the TV stations wanted to know if I'd opine on the sale last week of the Tampa Tribune to its larger rival, the Tampa Bay Times. I declined. There is no solace in anyone being told to box up their things and leave the building. I didn't see any value in responding to speculative questions about the future of newspapers when this was a Tampa business deal that surprised no one. The Tribune… → Read More
Church: Absence, fondness, the Pulitzer
Last week was as good as it gets for a newsroom.It's no coincidence that the blissful vibes at the Herald-Tribune correlated with Investigations Editor Michael Braga winning a Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting. Journalism's higher honor went to reporters from the Herald-Tribune and Tampa Bay Times for an investigation into Florida's mental hospitals. This is the Herald-Tribune's second… → Read More
Editor: The greatness of giving
Columbia Journalism Review is one of the media industry's leading voices on journalism excellence. The Herald-Tribune managed to catch CJR's attention twice this month. → Read More
Editor: Why 'smiling down' is uplifting
Someone is “smiling down” on us is comforting affirmation for those who believe the meaning of life expands beyond cable TV. → Read More
Editor: More reasons to celebrate in November
November is a wonderful month, especially if you purposely procrastinated on putting up Christmas lights. → Read More
Editor: When young meets old
The Li Ka Shing Center for Learning and Knowledge is an impressive space for Stanford medical students, streamlining the aesthetics of technology and inspiration. → Read More
Editor: To be 90 years young again!
Norlen Asbury Holliday has a name that exudes sophistication, yet friends call her Scottie. → Read More
Editor: Propulsion in the HT Studio
In 11 years, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has gone from selling books on the information superhighway to launching a spaceflight venture in Florida. → Read More
Editor: Generosity in Tuesday's forecast
It will rain Tuesday. → Read More
Editor: Who knew guacamole came with a side of civics?
The Fourth of July is a wonderful reminder of how cool it is to live and snack in the U.S. of A. → Read More
Editor: What would Ricky Bobby do as governor?
Gov. Rick Scott signed the state budget on Tuesday. It should have been welcome news since state lawmakers needed a timeout (disguised as a special session) to quit making pouty faces at each other. → Read More
Editor: Everyone noticed the larger typeface
“The Herald-Tribune editions have a different look … .,” I wrote in a front-page note. “The typeface is larger than before, and page headers now have a consistent look.” → Read More
Editor: Your newspaper has a new look
The Herald-Tribune print editions have a different look starting today. → Read More
Editor: After goodbyes, the search for hellos begins
We're saying farewell to two other exceptional journalists. → Read More
Editor: This state exam has no glitches
Students are preparing for final exams, so readers should endure this civics exam. → Read More
Editor: 'All in' in the telling of this community tale
Many readers know Gabrielle Russon, who worked at the Herald-Tribune before joining the Orlando Sentinel last year. She is a wonderful writer and even better human being. → Read More
EDITOR: An unforgettable chance to speak
If first impressions count, Mike Adkinson is one of those guys who embraces life's challenges. Even if it's an unknown guest speaker. → Read More
Editor: With apologies to Elsa, with some issues you can't just Let It Go
Sarasota is trying to repair its reputation as the onetime Meanest City in the U.S., but not everyone is wearing the same tool belt. → Read More
Editor: We walk. We bike. We should be safe, in either case.
Breakfast a la patio, complete with hefty newspaper, and then a walk on the beach. → Read More
Editor: In art, flags and more, we can find a greater good
Robert Edsel was easy to spot, even in a crowd of 800. → Read More