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New Water Taxi Service Connects Downtown Bradenton to Anna Maria Island
Manatee County announces the launch of a water taxi service, linking downtown Bradenton with Anna Maria Island, starting December 8, 2023. This new mode of transportation offers a direct, traffic-free travel option for residents and visitors. With the goal to ease the often congested roads, especially during the busy tourist season, this service marks a…
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Gun Control And The Right To Abortion Seem To Be Favored By Americans
A new national poll by Marquette University shows strong support for gun rights under the 2nd Amendment. The poll was conducted November 2nd through 7th and questioned whether Americans favored an individual’s right to carry a handgun for self-defense outside the home. 65% of respondents favored such a right. The same poll showed that 65%…
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The 2nd Amendment Is More Important Today
6 weeks ago we witnessed the attack on Jewish civilians by Hamas. While a majority of Americans were shocked and horrified, a significant number of people showed their sympathy for Hamas. Massive numbers of protesters in our country and around the world began expressing their hatred of Jews and Israelis. Our college campuses in the…
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Population Decline on Anna Maria Island Raises Questions on Future Governance
The governance of the three municipalities of Anna Maria Island is currently being evaluated in a state-led study. This study, which was announced in a letter dated October 31 by P.K. Jameson from the Florida Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA), aims to explore the merging of the island’s three municipal entities….
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Republicans Are Facing A Wakeup Call On The Abortion Issue
Republicans are facing a wakeup call on the abortion issue. For years, the Republican platform has called for the repeal of Roe v. Wade. During this time period, voters did not pay much attention to the issue because it appeared that Roe v. Wade would continue to be the law of the land. Over the…
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Prine Elementary invites first responders to share stories, school lunch
Source: Manatee County School District Prine Elementary School in Bradenton invited Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue to enjoy a meal and sit tray-to-tray with students. Can you even imagine the stories that were told over school lunch? October 28th is National First Responders Day, recognizing those who serve as police, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics and more. Prine’s Food and Nutrition…
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Policy Pains: Florida Grapples with the Ripple Effects of Biden’s Agenda
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…