Joel Wells
@jaw1957.bsky.social
Customer Service Professional. Broadcaster. Journalist. Passenger Aboard The Spaceship Earth.
Only 16 days until Christmas, and Florida is showing signs of “winter” here at Bradenton Beach. The crowds are sparse as the Gulf has cooled from its summertime bathtub warmth. The local beach café is feeling festive, with a Christmas tree gracing its shore. #BradentonBeach #Florida #photography
December 9, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Only 16 days until Christmas, and Florida is showing signs of “winter” here at Bradenton Beach. The crowds are sparse as the Gulf has cooled from its summertime bathtub warmth. The local beach café is feeling festive, with a Christmas tree gracing its shore. #BradentonBeach #Florida #photography
I’m genuinely impressed. Several thousand people turned out in Bradenton this morning for a “No Kings” rally, taking a stand against creeping authoritarianism. Who knew there were so many supposed “terrorists” who “hate America” right here in town?😎☮️🇺🇸 #NoKings #Florida #Bradenton
October 18, 2025 at 3:39 PM
I’m genuinely impressed. Several thousand people turned out in Bradenton this morning for a “No Kings” rally, taking a stand against creeping authoritarianism. Who knew there were so many supposed “terrorists” who “hate America” right here in town?😎☮️🇺🇸 #NoKings #Florida #Bradenton
October 12, 2025 at 7:23 PM
While driving the roads of Bradenton, FL, I captured this shot of an anole lizard clinging to the driver side cab window on my truck. Only in #Florida. 🦎 #Photography
October 2, 2025 at 1:33 PM
While driving the roads of Bradenton, FL, I captured this shot of an anole lizard clinging to the driver side cab window on my truck. Only in #Florida. 🦎 #Photography
Kristi Noem fast-tracked millions in disaster aid to Florida tourist atttraction after campaign donor intervened
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Kristi Noem fast-tracked millions in disaster aid to Florida tourist atttraction after campaign donor intervened
Earlier this month, Tropic Press reported on her surprise visit to the Naples Pier and her promise to speed up federal funding. Now, ProPublica investigates the inside story of how that happened.
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September 28, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Kristi Noem fast-tracked millions in disaster aid to Florida tourist atttraction after campaign donor intervened
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September 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
This statuesque Great Blue Heron, which I spotted this afternoon near Sarasota, Florida, keeps a keen eye out for its next meal while it poses majestically along the beautiful shores of Siesta Key beach. #photography #floridawildlife #sarasota #siestakey #saltlife
August 21, 2025 at 6:56 PM
This statuesque Great Blue Heron, which I spotted this afternoon near Sarasota, Florida, keeps a keen eye out for its next meal while it poses majestically along the beautiful shores of Siesta Key beach. #photography #floridawildlife #sarasota #siestakey #saltlife
Rainbow sighting near the humble abode in Bradenton, FL..🌈😊☮️ #rainbow #photography
August 16, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Rainbow sighting near the humble abode in Bradenton, FL..🌈😊☮️ #rainbow #photography
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There’s something that’s driving me up a wall— the insane size of our nuclear arsenal. @yobencohen.bsky.social
June 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
There’s something that’s driving me up a wall— the insane size of our nuclear arsenal. @yobencohen.bsky.social
Even in MAGA country, tons of people are showing up for #NoKings rallies. I found a small but passionate protest here in Bradenton, FL. Nearby, other rallies are drawing bigger crowds. It’s really encouraging to see. #NoKingsDay #WeThePeople ☮️😎
June 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Even in MAGA country, tons of people are showing up for #NoKings rallies. I found a small but passionate protest here in Bradenton, FL. Nearby, other rallies are drawing bigger crowds. It’s really encouraging to see. #NoKingsDay #WeThePeople ☮️😎
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS SARASOTA PROTEST RALLY at JD HAMEL PARK at the BAYFRONT” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
NO KINGS SARASOTA PROTEST RALLY at JD HAMEL PARK at the BAYFRONT · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.**
NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allie...
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June 14, 2025 at 12:20 PM
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS SARASOTA PROTEST RALLY at JD HAMEL PARK at the BAYFRONT” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS SARASOTA PROTEST RALLY at JD HAMEL PARK at the BAYFRONT” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
NO KINGS SARASOTA PROTEST RALLY at JD HAMEL PARK at the BAYFRONT · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.**
NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allie...
www.mobilize.us
May 30, 2025 at 6:18 PM
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS SARASOTA PROTEST RALLY at JD HAMEL PARK at the BAYFRONT” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
Golden hour on the Gulf—sunset through a natural, green canopy near Bradenton, FL. Nature’s perfect frame for the day’s final light. #sunset #floridaliving #photography
May 23, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Golden hour on the Gulf—sunset through a natural, green canopy near Bradenton, FL. Nature’s perfect frame for the day’s final light. #sunset #floridaliving #photography
I can no longer hold my tongue on what's happening in Gaza. #Israel #Palestine #Gaza #Trump #Biden #Congress
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THE BREAKING POINT
I'm nearly beyond words in trying to describe the extent of my utter revulsion toward the U.S. government's unwavering, bipartisan support f...
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May 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I can no longer hold my tongue on what's happening in Gaza. #Israel #Palestine #Gaza #Trump #Biden #Congress
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Here's an invitation to check out my latest blog post. #ChildhoodMemories #GrowingUpInTheSixties #ReelToReel #DIYRadio #CardinalsBaseball
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THE REEL THING
Back during my childhood daze in the mid-1960s, I had a gadget that felt like it came straight from the future: a portable Panasonic reel-to...
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May 16, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Here's an invitation to check out my latest blog post. #ChildhoodMemories #GrowingUpInTheSixties #ReelToReel #DIYRadio #CardinalsBaseball
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Someone needs to tell Arenado that the Cardinals next game is in Washington. 🤪 #ForTheLou #Conclave2025
May 8, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Someone needs to tell Arenado that the Cardinals next game is in Washington. 🤪 #ForTheLou #Conclave2025
In the heart of the ancient jungle, titans still roam. 🐘⚔️
Mammoth Taxi—a moving fortress of fur and legend, carrying its tribe through mist and myth.
Not all who wander ride… but those who do, ride mammoths.
#MammothTaxi #EpicFantasy #AIGeneratedArt #PrehistoricSaga
Mammoth Taxi—a moving fortress of fur and legend, carrying its tribe through mist and myth.
Not all who wander ride… but those who do, ride mammoths.
#MammothTaxi #EpicFantasy #AIGeneratedArt #PrehistoricSaga
May 7, 2025 at 5:00 AM
In the heart of the ancient jungle, titans still roam. 🐘⚔️
Mammoth Taxi—a moving fortress of fur and legend, carrying its tribe through mist and myth.
Not all who wander ride… but those who do, ride mammoths.
#MammothTaxi #EpicFantasy #AIGeneratedArt #PrehistoricSaga
Mammoth Taxi—a moving fortress of fur and legend, carrying its tribe through mist and myth.
Not all who wander ride… but those who do, ride mammoths.
#MammothTaxi #EpicFantasy #AIGeneratedArt #PrehistoricSaga
The individuals who established the United States were not without their flaws. However, they exhibited a level of wisdom that, regrettably, appears to be lacking in today's world. #dueprocess #massdeportations #humanrights
April 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The individuals who established the United States were not without their flaws. However, they exhibited a level of wisdom that, regrettably, appears to be lacking in today's world. #dueprocess #massdeportations #humanrights
This morning, as I stepped outside, I was surprised by a parade of three ibises walking down the sidewalk as if they owned it! They seemed like they were heading to a significant meeting or perhaps looking for their next meal. Regardless, it made my day!🦩🌴😎 #urbanwildlife #floridaliving #photography
April 2, 2025 at 9:54 PM
This morning, as I stepped outside, I was surprised by a parade of three ibises walking down the sidewalk as if they owned it! They seemed like they were heading to a significant meeting or perhaps looking for their next meal. Regardless, it made my day!🦩🌴😎 #urbanwildlife #floridaliving #photography