Editorial: Keep our Florida Senate Representation Local

ByGeorge Kruse July 19, 2022August 17, 2022

Manatee County Commissioner, George Kruse weighs in on the upcoming Florida Senate District 22 race.

Tales From The Mark Side: Trump vs. DeSantis. Who’s your pick?

ByMark Young July 18, 2022August 17, 2022

“Just for fun, let’s look ahead and dive into all the speculation that’s out there about DeSantis considering a run and Trump continuing to hint that a run is likely.” Mark Young

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Editorial: Fostering a Respect for those in Blue

ByMark Gonzalez July 18, 2022August 17, 2022

Over the last 7 years, we have seen a greater call of attention to policing and community relations especially in regards to policing in African American communities. While we all can agree that there has been a history of injustice and discrimination towards African Americans and other minorities at the hands of law enforcement especially…

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Criminal Corner 10: Bradenton man beats up his grandmother for drug money

ByManatee Herald Staff Report July 18, 2022August 17, 2022

Bradenton man beats up his grandmother for drug money. Erik Luebbe. Provided by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office

Tales From The Mark Side: A final look at the August primaries and the biggest endorsement of all

ByMark Young July 14, 2022July 18, 2022

“Wrap yourself in burn proof clothing because I’m about to set a big one ablaze.” Read more from Mark Young as he dives into local primaries.

Editorial: Nanny Gruters Rides His Broom To The Beaches

ByPublisher July 11, 2022July 18, 2022

State Senator Joe Gruters joined the Nanny State by sponsoring a bill which allows cities to ban smoking at the beach. The relaxing cigar smoke at sunset is evidently a danger to the good citizens of Florida.

Tales From The Mark Side: Here are the final Manatee County School Board endorsements

ByMark Young July 11, 2022July 18, 2022

“There have been no bigger shake ups than within the critical school board races since we took our first peek at this election cycle weeks ago.” Mark Young

Tales From The Mark Side – If you can’t take the heat, stay out of Manatee County politics

ByMark Young July 7, 2022July 18, 2022

“Manatee County politics have been turning heads across the state and nation over the past couple of years and that should be a hint that something isn’t clicking.” Mark Young

Editorial – Teach Respect For Law Enforcement

ByPublisher July 6, 2022July 18, 2022

The police shooting in Akron, Ohio is another consequence of young men being raised without proper fatherly guidance. Time after time we see young men resist police officers’ instruction and end up dead or seriously wounded. The tragedy is that almost every police shooting could have been avoided if the suspect had merely not resisted…

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