Don’t Let the Democrats Make Us Dependent on China
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Don’t Let the Democrats Make Us Dependent on China

Why are the Democrats trying to ban gasoline-powered cars? Americans are paying higher fuel prices because the Democrats like Gavin Newsome, Joe Biden and Chuck Schummer have made it more difficult for oil companies to invest in exploration for more fuel sources. As if higher fuel prices are not enough, these same Democrats are now…

Tales from the Mark Side: Manatee County is not immune to career criminals, but we do have a say
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Tales from the Mark Side: Manatee County is not immune to career criminals, but we do have a say

Tales from the Mark Side The Conservative Voice of Manatee County By Mark Young mark.young@manateeherald.com Growing up, I always wanted to be a law enforcement officer, and it was my intention of doing so when I left the military. I’m going to date myself again, but as a kid, I never missed shows like Adam…

Aaron Rodgers versus Mike Florio
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Aaron Rodgers versus Mike Florio

The Aaron Rodgers vaccine saga gave us insight into how the woke NFL and woke sportswriters embarrassed themselves by reporting on a story without obtaining all the facts. In early 2021 the RNA vaccines were being rolled out for public use in an attempt to end the Covid-19 pandemic. Americans were told emphatically by the…

Tales from the Mark Side: Joe Biden becomes the new queen of late night horror
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Tales from the Mark Side: Joe Biden becomes the new queen of late night horror

Tales from the Mark Side The Conservative Voice in Manatee County Joe Biden becomes the new queen of late night horror By Mark Young mark.young@manateeherald.com Move over Elvira, there’s a new Scream Queen in town and its name is Joe Biden. I’m probably dating myself again with an Elvira reference, but boy oh boy, she…

Criminal Corner 17: Bloody body found under motel room bed leads to murder charges for Bradenton man
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Criminal Corner 17: Bloody body found under motel room bed leads to murder charges for Bradenton man

A 24-year-old Bradenton man is being charged with second-degree murder in the death of a woman whose body was found under a motel room bed by motel staff, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. Steven Cozens was arrested for the crime just after 8 p.m. on Aug. 28, the same day the body was…

Vanessa Baugh, A County Commissioner Looks Ahead
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Vanessa Baugh, A County Commissioner Looks Ahead

Vanessa Baugh was elected, in 2012, county commissioner for District 5, Manatee County. Vanessa and her husband moved to Manatee County in 1999 and they opened Vanessa Fine Jewelry which is located on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch.  I spoke with Vanessa after the Republican primary which saw the election of new members to the…

Scott Hopes, Changing The Way Manatee County Works
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Scott Hopes, Changing The Way Manatee County Works

Manatee County is a growing economic powerhouse and is making a name for itself in the economic development world. Our county has experienced tremendous growth over the past few years. Northeastern states with high taxes, excessive business regulation and Covid-19 protocol insanity have caused the rate of migration to our county to intensify.  Recent elections…

Don’t NewYork-ify Florida
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Don’t NewYork-ify Florida

What is wrong with New York City? For decades NYC was America’s crown jewel and attracted visitors from all over the world. Sinatra sang “if I can make it there I’ll make it anywhere.” Wealthy people from around the world bought condos so they could enjoy the shows, museums and world-class dining venues. Athletes longed…