Don’t NewYork-ify Florida
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Don’t NewYork-ify Florida

What is wrong with New York City? For decades NYC was America’s crown jewel and attracted visitors from all over the world. Sinatra sang “if I can make it there I’ll make it anywhere.” Wealthy people from around the world bought condos so they could enjoy the shows, museums and world-class dining venues. Athletes longed…

Tales from the Mark Side: FBI: The Former Bureau of Investigation needs a plumber
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Tales from the Mark Side: FBI: The Former Bureau of Investigation needs a plumber

Tales from the Mark Side The Conservative Voice in Manatee County FBI: The Former Bureau of Investigation needs a plumber By Mark Young mark.young@manateeherald.com Anyone know a good plumber? I hear the Former Bureau of Investigation needs several leaks fixed. Clearly their cesspool needs to be emptied of the BS, as well. Did you hear…

Criminal Corner 16: Bradenton woman breaks into a church – to have sex
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Criminal Corner 16: Bradenton woman breaks into a church – to have sex

Manatee Herald Staff Report A 31-year-old Bradenton woman broke into a church located at 1300 17th Ave. W. just after midnight on Aug. 25 with the sole intention of having sex with her boyfriend, according to the Bradenton Police Department. Police say they responded to an alarm call at the church and met staff on…

Tales from the Mark Side: Red wave hits Manatee County on primary day
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Tales from the Mark Side: Red wave hits Manatee County on primary day

Tales from the Mark Side The Conservative Voice in Manatee County Red wave hits Manatee County on primary day By Mark Young mark.young@manateeherald.com It was quite the election night in Manatee County and signals that the hard work of Conservatives paid off in a big way. I congratulate the candidates, the hard-working Conservative groups, Republican…

A Tsunami Hits Manatee County Politics
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A Tsunami Hits Manatee County Politics

The reverberations are being felt across Manatee County as Republican voters supported candidates that believed and acted like their leader Governor Ron DeSantis. Long-time commissioner Carol Whitmore was soundly defeated by newcomer Jason Bearden. Whitmore has served Manatee County since 2006 and has been instrumental in funding the Premier Sports Complex at Lakewood Ranch. Whitmore…

Bellamy Wins Democratic Primary in District 2 in a Landslide
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Bellamy Wins Democratic Primary in District 2 in a Landslide

Incumbent District 2 Commissioner Reggie Bellamy won the Democratic primary in a landslide over former County Commissioner Charles Smith. Bellamy won 63% of the vote and will now face Amanda Ballard in the general election. The victory for Bellamy was much larger than when he faced Smith in the 2018 Democratic primary.  Bellamy, the sole…

Rahn Wins District 4 Race in a Landslide
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Rahn Wins District 4 Race in a Landslide

Mike Rahn won a landslide victory in the Republican primary for District 4 Manatee County commissioner. Rahn captured 62% of the vote against incumbent commissioner Misty Servia. Rahn said Tuesday evening that “the enormity of the victory was truly humbling.”  Rahn concluded that “District 4 was looking for a change that would result in less…

GUTFELD!: King of Late Night TV
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GUTFELD!: King of Late Night TV

Who is the King of late-night TV? Stephen “I hate Republicans” Colbert? No. Jimmy “I kiss Fauci’s ass” Kimmel? No. Jimmy Fallon? No.  The late-night TV King is Greg Gutfeld whose show “Gutfeld!” is on the Fox Cable News Network. In the latest ratings Gutfeld! had 2.3 million views; Colbert had 2.1 million views and…

Tales from the Mark Side: Last chance to vote Manatee County!
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Tales from the Mark Side: Last chance to vote Manatee County!

Tales from the Mark Side The Conservative Voice in Manatee County Last chance to vote Manatee County! By Mark Young mark.young@manateeherald.com Are you feeling the effects of election exhaustion yet? Yeah, me too and at least Tuesday will mark the conclusion of one of the most intense primary seasons I’ve ever seen in Manatee County….