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Recently I had a chance to speak with Palmetto Mayor Shirley Groover Bryant about the issues facing Palmetto in the coming year. Bryant is excited about the Palmetto Marriott Hotel that is under construction at the Bradenton Area Convention Center. The hotel will feature a full service restaurant and 252 guest rooms. The addition of…
Eight days after the election we have finally determined that Republicans will control the US House of Representatives. It is puzzling how long it takes California to count votes. Having control of the House is so important for the Republican agenda. Now we can begin to hold the Biden administration accountable for its actions. In…
By Mark Young mark.young@manateeherald.com It’s been a busy couple of days and so much that is worthy of discussion, but how in the world do we not address the big Red elephant in the room? President Donald J. Trump’s Tuesday announcement that he will launch a bid to retake the White House was impressive and…
Amanda Ballard – District One Mike Rahn – District Four Jason Bearden – District Six Previous Next Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners Chambers: 1112 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton, FL 34205. Three new members of the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will begin their four…
Irony is a unique aspect of life we often don’t appreciate as a big part of the human condition.
A joint investigation by the Bradenton Police Department and Manatee County Sheriff’s Office has led to the arrest of Marciano Sanchez-Felix, a 55-year-old Bradenton resident, for the kidnapping and sexual assault of a 15-year-old.
Governor results: From The Associated Press Election Day was a Stephen King novel kind of day. What seemed certain was turned on its head and celebratory toasts were postponed for Republicans who don’t live in Florida. Let’s talk about Florida. Our election was DeSantis versus Biden and it was a Mike Tyson fight. A knockout…
By Mark Young mark.young@manateeherald.com It’s fair to admit that I’ve had some time to simmer down. Had I knocked on your door for today’s visit as the national election results rolled in, I wouldn’t have been very good company. There would have been a need to attach a warning label for excessive use of profanity….
Governor DeSantis Issues State of Emergency for 34 Counties to Prepare for Potential Impacts from the Storm TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order (EO) 22-253, declaring a State of Emergency for 34 counties in the potential path of Subtropical Storm Nicole. Governor DeSantis has issued the EO in an abundance of caution so that…
