Van Ostenbridge and Governor DeSantis Are Showing Leadership During Hurricane Ian
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Van Ostenbridge and Governor DeSantis Are Showing Leadership During Hurricane Ian

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As Hurricane Ian wanders into the Gulf of Mexico, Florida officials andManatee County officials are prepared for the worst. Manatee CountyCommission Chairman Kevin Van Ostenbridge praised the efforts ofGovernor Ron DeSantis in making sure all state departments are helpingFloridians prepare for the storm and its potential aftermath. “The Governorhas been tirelessly working to make sure…

Bob Spencer
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Don’t Let George Soros Ruin Our Community

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The crime situation in Democratic run cities just keeps getting worse. Innocent citizens of America’s major cities are violently attacked on a daily basis. American citizens are changing their daily habits because of their fear of being attacked while walking on city streets. Meanwhile, the national news media ignores these crimes and focuses on the…

Bob Spencer
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Patagonia’s Socialist Owner Plans to Avoid Taxes

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How many times have we heard a wealthy Democrat asserting that everyone’s taxes should be increased while they are doing everything in their power to avoid paying their own taxes. These wealthy people also like to talk about their disdain for wealth and all of its trappings. They often extoll the need for saving the…

Bob Spencer
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Don’t Let the Democrats Make Us Dependent on China

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Why are the Democrats trying to ban gasoline-powered cars? Americans are paying higher fuel prices because the Democrats like Gavin Newsome, Joe Biden and Chuck Schummer have made it more difficult for oil companies to invest in exploration for more fuel sources. As if higher fuel prices are not enough, these same Democrats are now…

Bob Spencer
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Aaron Rodgers versus Mike Florio

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The Aaron Rodgers vaccine saga gave us insight into how the woke NFL and woke sportswriters embarrassed themselves by reporting on a story without obtaining all the facts. In early 2021 the RNA vaccines were being rolled out for public use in an attempt to end the Covid-19 pandemic. Americans were told emphatically by the…

Vanessa Baugh, A County Commissioner Looks Ahead
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Vanessa Baugh, A County Commissioner Looks Ahead

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Vanessa Baugh was elected, in 2012, county commissioner for District 5, Manatee County. Vanessa and her husband moved to Manatee County in 1999 and they opened Vanessa Fine Jewelry which is located on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch.  I spoke with Vanessa after the Republican primary which saw the election of new members to the…

Bob Spencer
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Scott Hopes, Changing The Way Manatee County Works

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Manatee County is a growing economic powerhouse and is making a name for itself in the economic development world. Our county has experienced tremendous growth over the past few years. Northeastern states with high taxes, excessive business regulation and Covid-19 protocol insanity have caused the rate of migration to our county to intensify.  Recent elections…

Bob Spencer
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Don’t NewYork-ify Florida

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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…

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

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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…