Governor Ron DeSantis Commemorates New Park in Manatee County Named in His Honor
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Governor Ron DeSantis Commemorates New Park in Manatee County Named in His Honor

Photo Courtesy: Governor’s Press Office Governor Ron DeSantis was in Manatee County today to mark the grand opening of the newly christened Governor Ron DeSantis Park. “What a great park!” said Governor DeSantis. “As a dad, I am glad that this is here so that so many families will be able to enjoy it in the…

April Culbreath Files to Restore our Conservative Voice to the Countywide                    Commission District
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April Culbreath Files to Restore our Conservative Voice to the Countywide Commission District

“Communist Housing” Commissioner George Kruse has betrayed voters on both a personal and ideological level. Bradenton, FL – Career Law Enforcement Officer and local Republican Party Leader, AprilCulbreath filed to restore conservative principles to the countywide seat currently held byradical commissioner George Kruse.Besides his personal issues, Kruse has railed against the Second Amendment, supportedPlanned Parenthood,…

Democrats Pretending To Be Republicans
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Democrats Pretending To Be Republicans

Why are Democrats attempting to infiltrate the Manatee County Republican Party? The Manatee Democrats are out of touch with the conservative mood of this county so they are finding wedge issues to cause Republicans to begin fighting each other. Why are the Democrats trying to convince commissioners to give $6 million to build a homeless…

Van Ostenbridge Sets A Manatee County Fundraising Record
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Van Ostenbridge Sets A Manatee County Fundraising Record

Kevin Van Ostenbridge( affectionately known as KVO) has set a record for money raised in a Manatee County Commission campaign. KVO was elected in November of 2020 and represents District 3 which includes West Bradenton,  Terra Ceia, Snead Island, Cortez and our barrier islands.  KVO hit the ground running in 2020 and has not slowed…

Mike Rahn: A Leader For Manatee County
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Mike Rahn: A Leader For Manatee County

Mike Rahn has been a breath of fresh air on the Manatee County Commission. Elected last November, Rahn ran on a campaign of conservative values and a business approach to our county government.  I spoke with Rahn recently as he reached the half-year mark in office. Rahn noted that there are many issues that Manatee…

The Lazy Ballerina: A Special Restaurant
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The Lazy Ballerina: A Special Restaurant

Someone once said “Soul food is a passport to the past. It is much more about heritage than it is about hominy.” The Lazy Ballerina Bistro is a transport to those southern dinners your mother lovingly prepared for you. West Bradenton’s newest eating establishment will capture your palate with its eclectic menu. Becky Kern-Garbus and…

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…