A couple of years ago, I conducted a study of the excess unrestricted cash held by 50 different Florida counties (i.e. cash reserves above that legally allowed by Florida statute 129.01, C1 and C2). …

Donald Trump must be indicted in order to protect the American people and protect democracy. Trump, his allies, and supporters are a clear and present danger to American democracy. We …

As an MLB umpire, Dale Scott saw a lot and heard a lot on stadium fields for 33 years. Now, with the release of his life story, The Umpire Is Out: Calling The Game And Living My True Self , Scott is …

Chad Choate, who was appointed to the Manatee County School Board to fill the vacancy in District 4 when Scott Hopes became county administrator, is seeking election to the seat, which will be …

US Navy Veteran Sean Conley is seeking the District 4 Manatee County School Board seat in August's election. He faces incumbent Chad Choate, who was appointed by the governor to fill the vacancy …

I often wonder if local city and county commissions are from another planet as I regard many of their decisions and policies as pretty 'out there.' However, in the late 1800s, a 'Planetary Court' …

Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore joins TBT's Mitch Maley and Dawn Kitterman to discuss her reelection bid for reelection in Manatee County Commission District 6, one of two countywide seats …

BRADENTON – After nearly two years of litigation, a group of east Manatee County residents are looking forward to a July 13 hearing that could end its long dispute with the county. Members of …

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