Manatee’s Guardian Angel Cost The County Millions
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Manatee’s Guardian Angel Cost The County Millions

Someone once observed that “roads are the arteries through which the economy pulses.” Decades ago Manatee County had several commissioners who hoped to thwart growth in our county by refusing to build and enlarge roads. Those “ostrich commissioners” made  many poor decisions that set back transportation in our county. Today, we sit in traffic jams…

Tales from the Mark Side: Trust the government? I don’t think so
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Tales from the Mark Side: Trust the government? I don’t think so

mark.young@manateeherald.com I was watching live when EPA Administrator Michael Regan tried to tell the residents of East Palestine Ohio to, “Trust the government.” I had the same reaction as if watching my beloved NY Giants driving down the field only to throw an interception in the endzone. I came out of my chair and somewhat…

Tales from the Mark Side: Republican all star team aligning for 2024 showdown
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Tales from the Mark Side: Republican all star team aligning for 2024 showdown

mark.young@manateeherald.com As you have no doubt heard me say several times, I am no fan of the primary season. I just don’t like to see Conservatives go at each other, but I understand the process. It’s kind of like the holidays when family comes together. You look forward to it. You get excited, but by…

Tales from the Mark Side: A breakup letter to liberals: It’s not me, it’s you
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Tales from the Mark Side: A breakup letter to liberals: It’s not me, it’s you

mark.young@manateeherald.com Irreconcilable differences. That’s ultimately what the court has to say when finalizing a divorce, and I think we’ve reached that point. I’m not proud to break up with you liberals via a letter, but let’s face it, our ability to communicate face to face has become nearly impossible. Everytime we try to have an…

New York New York: Get Me Out Of Here
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New York New York: Get Me Out Of Here

The most dangerous drive in America is I-95 Southbound. The interstate highway is packed with moving vans and automobiles filled with taxpayers and their belongings who are escaping the terrors of the tax-crazed politicians in the State of New York.  New York, for centuries, was the cocksure king of the pecking order of states. New…

Scott Hopes Accomplished Much In A Short Time
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Scott Hopes Accomplished Much In A Short Time

There was a shake-up in the county as Scott Hopes resigned his position as county administrator. It appears that certain county commissioners had become disenchanted with Hopes and were determined to terminate his contract. The position of county administrator is difficult on a good day as you are responsible for a billion dollar budget but…