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Manatee County to Pursue Emerson Point Preservation ExpansionMANATEE COUNTY, FL (March 12, 2024) – The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) voted unanimously to purchase a 97-acre parcel of land adjacent to the existing Emerson Point Preserve for conservation. Staff presented updated figures showing the comparative value of the property to be $14.6 million…
Manatee Board of County Commissioners Funds Community InitiativesMANATEE COUNTY, FL (February 15, 2024) – The Manatee Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is continuing its funding of important initiatives across the county, including affordable housing, public safety, recreation and support services.During the regular BOCC Meeting Tuesday (February 13, 2024), commissioners moved $1.6 million into gap funding for…
MANATEE COUNTY, FL (February 14, 2024) – The Manatee Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has approved funding for the initial plans and design work to establish a Memorial Park to salute Veterans on a 24-acre piece of County-owned property at 5431 Buckeye Road in Palmetto. Plans call for permanent memorials paying respect to participants in every American-involved…
MANATEE COUNTY, FL (February 13, 2024) – The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has approved the installation of School Zone Speed Cameras throughout the county. The vote was unanimous to move forward with installation and monitoring of the speed zones. A 6-1 majority approved an agreement with the vendor, RedSpeed, to furnish, install and maintain the…
Political observers have watched Democrats fall prey to “Trump Derangement Syndrome” (TDS) over the past 8 years. If Trump supported an idea, those suffering from Trump Derangement Syndrome would automatically oppose the idea. During the “Covid Era”, when Trump called for schools to reopen, the Democrats screamed that he was “killing teachers and grandparents” and…
In the political landscape, the Democratic Party and its liberal base have long positioned themselves as the vanguard of inclusion and equality, often casting conservatives in a negative light as racially insensitive or outright racist. However, a recent incident involving Keith Green, an African-American candidate for the Manatee County Commission, raises troubling questions about the…
District 7 at Large Official Campaign Statement: Keith Green Demands Accountability for CommissionerGeorge Kruse’s Environmental and Economic NegligenceMANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — As the conservative candidate committed to responsiblestewardship and economic growth, I address you today with a grave concern thatstrikes at the core of our community’s well-being. The environmental catastrophe at PortManatee, which unfolded under…
Source: Manatee Educational Television
An important step was taken towards environmental preservation and community recreation with the unanimous approval by the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) to acquire a significant 68-acre property along the Manatee River. This decision, made on December 12, 2023, marks a commitment to safeguarding natural spaces for future enjoyment. The property, known as…
