Aaron Rodgers versus Mike Florio
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Aaron Rodgers versus Mike Florio

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…

Tales from the Mark Side: Joe Biden becomes the new queen of late night horror
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Tales from the Mark Side: Joe Biden becomes the new queen of late night horror

Tales from the Mark Side The Conservative Voice in Manatee County Joe Biden becomes the new queen of late night horror By Mark Young mark.young@manateeherald.com Move over Elvira, there’s a new Scream Queen in town and its name is Joe Biden. I’m probably dating myself again with an Elvira reference, but boy oh boy, she…

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

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…

Scott Hopes, Changing The Way Manatee County Works
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Scott Hopes, Changing The Way Manatee County Works

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…

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…

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…