The November 2020 election brought major changes to the Manatee County Commission with a new majority of developer-backed commissioners taking the reigns. Ironically, some people labeled TBT's Dennis Mitch Maley a conspiracy-theorist when he suggested a developer-directed plot to sack Manatee County Administrator Cheri Coryea was afoot. Not only did Maley's prediction prove accurate but his follow-up reporting revealed a level of coordination that ultimately saw the whole plan fall to pieces.

Are Special Interests Gunning for County Administrator?