Policy Pains: Florida Grapples with the Ripple Effects of Biden’s Agenda
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Policy Pains: Florida Grapples with the Ripple Effects of Biden’s Agenda

ByStaff Writer

As President Joe Biden’s administration stumbles through its term, a variety of poor policy decisions and their negative repercussions are increasingly felt across the nation, with Florida and Manatee County experiencing their share of the impacts. Notable among these hardships are the economic challenges marked by inflation and rising interest rates, along with concerns around…

Hundreds of Manatee County Elementary Students Compete in Catapult Challenge
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Hundreds of Manatee County Elementary Students Compete in Catapult Challenge

ByStaff Writer

By: Manatee County School District The School District of Manatee County provided the opportunity for students to compete in the Catapult Challenge on Saturday, September 30, 2023. The event is a long-standing tradition which aims to engage students in a competitive spirit, foster teamwork and teach the concepts of energy and motion. First, what is a catapult?…

Manatee County Commissioners Uphold Local Interests in Wetland Protection Vote
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Manatee County Commissioners Uphold Local Interests in Wetland Protection Vote

ByStaff Writer

During Thursday’s Manatee County Commission meeting, commissioners voted to align the County’s wetland buffer zone regulations with those of the state government. The  5-1 vote, with At-Large Commissioner George Kruse dissenting, and District 5 Commissioner Ray Turner absent from the meeting, removes excessive wetland regulations to instead be in line with the state of Florida’s requirements….