Manatee County Has Much To Be Thankful For This Holiday Season
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Manatee County Has Much To Be Thankful For This Holiday Season

Manatee County has much to be thankful for this holiday season. We have survived the COVID nightmare that paralyzed much of our country.  Over the past few years our county has welcomed  many refugees from the northeast who were able to escape the tyrannical Democrat politicians who moved further to the left with each passing…

Ohio State University Discriminated By Focusing On Race When Hiring Facultly
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Ohio State University Discriminated By Focusing On Race When Hiring Facultly

Many of our local Democrats and media outlets are quick to criticize Governor DeSantis over his determination to end the “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” (DEI) emphasis on state college campuses. These Democrats and media organizations attempt to tar Desantis as a racist because of his opposition to DEI. Ironically, recent disclosures at Ohio State University…

New Water Taxi Service Connects Downtown Bradenton to Anna Maria Island
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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…

Gun Control And The Right To Abortion Seem To Be Favored By Americans
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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%…

Manatee County School District and New College Unveil Joint Program to Train Aspiring Teachers
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Manatee County School District and New College Unveil Joint Program to Train Aspiring Teachers

The School District of Manatee County and New College of Florida announced a partnership on Monday to provide NCF students a “Pathway to Become Teachers.” The partnership allows NCF students who are interested in the field of education to apply for an internship inside a Manatee District classroom, gaining mentorship and access to first-person experience to…

The 2nd Amendment Is More Important Today
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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…

Manatee County Developers to Feel Pinch of Increased Impact Fees
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Manatee County Developers to Feel Pinch of Increased Impact Fees

During Tuesday’s Manatee County Commission meeting, a significant decision was made to pave the way for increasing impact fees to the highest allowable amount, marking the first time in over a dozen years that such a measure has been passed. The discussion, which was the final agenda item, turned out to be the day’s highlight….

Population Decline on Anna Maria Island Raises Questions on Future Governance
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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….