Revamping Downtown: Bradenton City Council Approves Height Increase for New Buildings
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Revamping Downtown: Bradenton City Council Approves Height Increase for New Buildings

ByManatee Herald Staff Report

On Wednesday, November 1, 2023, Bradenton City Council approved an incentive program to encourage faster redevelopment in the downtown. The program will allow up to 20 stories on properties within the central downtown area without having to provide affordable housing, as the Codecurrently requires. An additional height incentive under this program provides that parking levels…

Keith Green: A Vanguard of Integrity and Prosperity for Manatee County District 7 At-Large
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Keith Green: A Vanguard of Integrity and Prosperity for Manatee County District 7 At-Large

ByManatee Herald Staff Report

Response to the Failed and Erratic Incumbent’s Entrance into the Race. Bradenton, FL – 10/31/23Keith Green, the game-changer in Manatee County politics, roars into action. Manatee County, brace yourselves for a political whirlwind like never before! With the incumbent’s desperate and eleventh-hour decision to join the Commissioner race, Keith Green still stands firm, unwavering in…

School Superintendent and Board Members tour Azinger Family Compassion Center
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School Superintendent and Board Members tour Azinger Family Compassion Center

ByManatee Herald Staff Report

Source: Manatee County School District Superintendent Wysong joined School Board Vice-Chair Cindy Spray and Board Member Mary Foreman at the Azinger Family Compassion Center in Palmetto, Florida. They went behind-the-scenes to learn how two non-profit organizations are working together to answer the call to help children and struggling families in our community. One More Child is…

Democrats Are Encouraging Their Racist Base
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Democrats Are Encouraging Their Racist Base

ByPublisher

Americans cannot stand by as Palestinians and Muslims in the United States are harassing and threatening Jewish people. It is ironic that the Democrats have been quick to scream racism when 10 wackos rally around a rebel flag but when thousands of Muslims and leftist students march in support of Hamas, the Democrats develop lockjaw. …

Democrats Make It Tough To Run A Business
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Democrats Make It Tough To Run A Business

ByPublisher

When Democrats gain control of a city, county or state, the leftists take charge. Once in charge, Democrats consistently make it tougher for small businesses to operate successfully.  A recent Wall Street Journal piece pointed out that New York recently passed the “Fair Chance Act” that prohibits businesses from considering a job applicant’s arrest record….

SeaPort Manatee sustains record-level cargo activity in fiscal 2023
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SeaPort Manatee sustains record-level cargo activity in fiscal 2023

ByManatee Herald

Source: SeaPort Manatee PALMETTO, Florida – SeaPort Manatee cargo activity in the just-ended fiscal year remained strong, sustaining levels at or near record volumes posted in fiscal 2022, according to figures released by the Southwest and Central Florida maritime trade hub. “At a time when some seaports are failing to keep pace with the unprecedented…

Buccaneers are on a 3-game skid, but still have a lot to play for this season
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Buccaneers are on a 3-game skid, but still have a lot to play for this season

ByManatee Herald Staff Report

 Originally found on Fox Sports:  Read More Published Oct. 27, 2023 11:29 a.m. ET By Greg Auman Thursday night in Buffalo marked the third time in seven games in which the Bucs have faced a top-tier NFL team, and while they made it interesting late, all three games weren’t close for most of the second half….

Manatee County Names New Directors
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Manatee County Names New Directors

ByManatee Herald Staff Report

MANATEE COUNTY, FL (October 24, 2023) – The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has confirmed the appointment of two new leaders. Nicole Knapp was named Director of Development Services. She started her Manatee County career eight years ago, bringing with her nearly 20 years of land development experience spanning several areas. In the early part of…

School Vouchers Protect Students From Racism
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School Vouchers Protect Students From Racism

ByPublisher

Democrats are such hypocrites on public school education. Fortunately, the public is ignoring the Democrats on this issue.  Corey DeAngelis is a crusader for school choice. Too many parents are forced to send their children to schools that don’t educate. DeAngelis believes that children should be liberated from their zip codes and empowered to enroll…