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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…
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%…
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…
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…
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….
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….
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…
The Manatee County Veterans Day Parade is set to return this Saturday after a hiatus since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It starts at 9:30 a.m. at the Manatee County Fairgrounds located at 1402 14th Ave. W. Giving the address will be Lee Washington, a Marine Corps veteran, who recently served as interim County…
Manatee County’s amateur athletes now have a new destination to improve their skills. The brand-new soccer and multi-purpose sports fields at Buffalo Creek Park were officially inaugurated with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, November 7, followed by a scrimmage. This new facility is situated at 7550 69th St. E. in Palmetto. “District One families…
