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Rattlesnake Key, south of the Sunshine Skyway, reachable only by boat, is about 700 acres of mangroves and tidal flats beside the Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve. Its shallows shelter the young snook, …
by Kelly Kirschner
Thursday, October 29
opinion
After the takeover of the local Republican Executive Committee, Mark Flanagan spent an outrageous amount of money to bring in Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of Donald J. Trump. In reviewing the …
by Joe McClash
Thursday, October 29
opinion
Campaign season demands sharp debate, but it also demands accountability. Misleading voters to shore up party turnout harms our political process and disrespects the intelligence of everyday …
by Joe McClash
Thursday, October 29
opinion
The Republican Party of Florida must have been caught completely off guard when local Republicans dared to reject Governor DeSantis’s preferred candidates in the 2024 primary. Candidates James …
by Joe McClash
Wednesday, October 28
opinion
Manatee County’s voters have sent an unmistakable message: many would rather cast their ballots for moderate Democrats than back the slate championed by appointed Republican Executive Committee …
by Joe McClash
Tuesday, October 27
guest opinion
This year’s Florida Congressional District 16 race wasn’t supposed to be competitive. The RNC/RPOF worked to ensure there were no issues getting their candidate through in the primary. The State …
by George Kruse
Tuesday, October 27
opinion
During the primary, I wrote a column describing the dirty tricks being played on Manatee County Commission Republican candidate Elizabeth Arnold, based on some excellent investigative reporting by …
by Mitch Maley
Saturday, October 24
bgsu6@aol.com on The road to ruin is paved with partisanship:
“ We reached the point of no return years ago. it's only going to get worse with each passing day. ”
EcoActivist on The road to ruin is paved with partisanship:
“ Yes - it boggles my mind too? ”
kmskepton@yahoo.com on Rye Preserve camping goes online:
“ Cool. I don’t camp but I appreciate your making this clear. Maybe one day, LOL. ”
tjet62@gmail.com on Schwarz and Gonzalez-Moore win Bradenton City Council races:
“ Congratulations Lisa ”
susieb.copeland@gmail.com on Manatee School Board: Bedinghaus upsets Mullis; Jefferson unseats Spray:
“ While a disappointing lost for most of the Democratic candidates in Manatee, blue wave nationally … ”
teamj1009@outlook.com on Manatee BOCC: Ballard Squeaks by Smith, Arnold and Poulton win easily:
“ Let's just see how things play out with the open checkbook now slammed shut. It will take real … ”