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As we observe Veterans Day on November 11, 2025, in Manatee County, it’s a time for us to reflect on the sacrifices of all who served our nation. Yet, this year, our thoughts turn especially to the dwindling ranks of World War II veterans, the “Greatest Generation” whose stories of heroism are fading as time…
The Manatee County Commission has chosen to play Russian roulette with Governor DeSantis and it has cost the taxpayers of Manatee Country millions of dollars and will doom our citizens to endless traffic jams for years to come. Governor DeSantis is revered by conservatives across our country for his common sense approach to protecting the…
Last August, the voters of Manatee County made a change in our county commission makeup. In a closely contested election, several sitting commissioners were unseated. The voters were upset with traffic delays and other issues that many felt flowed from too much development. The local Democrats joined the Republican Party to vote in the primary…
Manatee County Commissioners recently had a heated discussion over whether a board member violated a Florida Statute when over 180 emails showed up opposing a new housing project in Lakewood Ranch. The project, called the Chalets at Lakewood Ranch, would add 35 new homes on 12 acres of land at 4821 Lorraine Road. It needed…
The Congressional Education Awards were presented by U.S. Congressman Vern Buchanan andhis staff, Thursday May 1, 2025, at Manatee Technical College. The awards were established torecognize outstanding teachers, administrators and support staff in Florida’s 16th CongressionalDistrict.Manatee District Honorees Included:Congressional Leadership Award: Joseph Hougland – Principal, Stewart Elementary Relief After the Storm Award: Mary Glass and…
Recently, The Bradenton Times, an online leftist newspaper, endorsed Bill Sanders for Mayor of Bradenton. Joe McClash begged the voters of the City of Bradenton to elect Bill Sanders as their next Mayor. Sanders has a history of creating controversy wherever he goes. His time on the Bradenton City Council was marked by outbursts and…
The leadership of America’s labor unions have gone the way of America’s professors: they are leftist and out of touch with many of their union members. Union leaders overwhelmingly supported Kamala and “Tampon Tim.” The unions gave millions of dollars to the Kamala debacle. Interestingly, exit polls revealed that NEARLY HALF OF UNION MEMBERS SUPPORTED…
Everyday, millions of Americans go to work and provide sustenance for themselves and their families. We all recall the saying, “An honest day’s pay for an honest day’s work.” This saying does not apply to many federal government agencies. Since the advent of the Covid crisis, the federal government workforce has vacated their offices, gone…
The Manatee Herald endorses Jon Lynch for Manatee County School Board District 3 seat. Lynch is a native of Bradenton and a Manatee High graduate. Lynch has spent the last 24 years building his career in the marine industry. Lynch utilized the On The Job Training program at Manatee High and is a prime example…
