U.S. Olympians help set the bar for student success at Freedom Elementary
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U.S. Olympians help set the bar for student success at Freedom Elementary

Source: Manatee County School District Former and future Olympic athletes set the bar for students to SOAR at Freedom Elementary School, Home of the Falcons. The school’s motto this year is “One Team, One Dream.” The special guests spoke at a school assembly on Friday, January 12, 2024, about active learning, which encourages students to…

Manatee County Invests $2.1 Million in Expanding Multipurpose Trail System
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Manatee County Invests $2.1 Million in Expanding Multipurpose Trail System

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) recently allocated $2.1 million to augment the budget designated for the design and construction of segments within the expansive Gateway Greenway Multipurpose Trail system. This decision was reached during their January 9 meeting. The Gateway Greenway Trail system, an integral part of the multi-county non-motorized Gulf Coast…

The Palestinian Authority Is No Better Than Hamas
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The Palestinian Authority Is No Better Than Hamas

The Biden Administration is pushing for the Palestinian Authority, the Arab political party that controls the West Bank, to be given control over the Gaza Strip. A large percentage of the Democratic Party supports Hamas. The leaders of the Democrat Party understand that it will be difficult to get political support for allowing Hamas to…

Brand new classroom building opens at Lakewood Ranch High School
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Brand new classroom building opens at Lakewood Ranch High School

Source: Manatee County School District Along with the new year, Lakewood Ranch High School teachers and students welcomed the opening of a new building on their campus. Building 800 officially opened for classes on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.  As a special to Manatee Schools Good News, Mustangs Ahead reporters Stephanie Green and Maggie Sugalski provided…

Bradenton Area Convention Center Launches $48 Million Renovation and Expansion
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Bradenton Area Convention Center Launches $48 Million Renovation and Expansion

The Bradenton Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (BACVB) has embarked on a $48 million renovation and expansion project for the Bradenton Area Convention Center. Originally constructed in 1985, the convention center is currently undergoing a comprehensive refurbishment that includes the addition of a 14,000 sq. ft. ballroom with pre-function space. This additional square footage is…

The Media Does Not Want You To Find Out What Hamas Really Believes
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The Media Does Not Want You To Find Out What Hamas Really Believes

The Democrat Party continues to be subservient to their leftist base which fully supports Hamas and their Palestinian army. The mainstream media is complicit in this attempt to whitewash Hamas. The mainstream media also continues to  promote the lie that Hamas only wants a ceasefire.  On October 8th, Hamas leader, Ali Baraka, explained their military…

Guest Column: There Is No “I” in “Team Manatee”
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Guest Column: There Is No “I” in “Team Manatee”

By: Manatee County Chair Mike Rahn, District 4 Not more than a few weeks into my role as chair for the Manatee County Board ofCommissioners, and I’m still excited. I’m thrilled about the potential of this board, energized byour talented staff, and optimistic about the positive direction our county is headed. As ataxpayer, I genuinely…

Democrat Teachers Unions Indoctrinate Students And Hinder Minority Advancement
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Democrat Teachers Unions Indoctrinate Students And Hinder Minority Advancement

The New York City public school system never ceases to amaze. For years, the NYC public school system was known for high educational standards. Sadly, the past few years have been unkind to the reputation of the NYC public school system.  The public school unions have throttled any attempts to raise the education standards and…

Allow Free Speech Even If It Makes People Uncomfortable
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Allow Free Speech Even If It Makes People Uncomfortable

In the last 3 months we have witnessed Jewish students being harassed on Harvard’s campus. We have watched pro-Hamas demonstrators chanting anti-Jewish phrases while marching across the campus and occupying Harvard libraries.  Watching these demonstrators praise the actions of Hamas rapists and child killers, it is easy to fall prey to supporting the very curtailment…