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…

Manatee County Unveils State-of-the-Art Lakewood Ranch Library with Drive-Thru Service
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Manatee County Unveils State-of-the-Art Lakewood Ranch Library with Drive-Thru Service

The new Lakewood Ranch Library in Manatee County is nearing completion at 16410 Rangeland Parkway. A grand opening ceremony, set for January 12, 2024, at 10 a.m., will mark its long-anticipated debut to the public. “This continued commitment to bringing resources to our residents is important,” said Manatee County District Two Commissioner Amanda Ballard, who…

The Democrats Have Opened The Border and Screwed American Workers
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The Democrats Have Opened The Border and Screwed American Workers

The Democrats seem to be giving the middle finger to America. America’s cities are awash with illegal immigrants who have no place to settle. Crime has risen as many of these immigrants have no way to support themselves.  In spite of the pleas from Democratic mayors, the Democrat establishment and Biden refuse to close the…

Manatee County Launches Community Garden in Elwood Park
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Manatee County Launches Community Garden in Elwood Park

In Elwood Park, Bradenton, located at 4008 39th St. E., a new community garden is set to open its doors to the public. The grand inauguration, featuring a ribbon-cutting event, is scheduled for January 13, from 10 a.m. to noon. This initiative aims to nurture community growth and development in Manatee County, FL. For the…