After an August primary choc full of landslide upsets, Manatee County voters will decide several key races on the November ballot. In the Manatee County Commission District 1 race, grassroots …
Below are comprehensive results for Manatee County's Tuesday, August 20 election. For more information, including specific vote totals, click here. Note that vote totals will …
Grassroots candidate and longtime citizen activist Carol Felts overcame the longest odds in Tuesday's Republican primaries, defeating a well-funded developer-backed candidate in a …
As we approach Election Day, the stakes could not be higher. Either enough Manatee County voters will turn out to send Van Ostenbridge and his ilk packing by 7 p.m. Tuesday, or our community will …
My name is Brice Claypoole. I’m 16 years old. I have a deep love for our nature and a passion for protecting it. I’ve been following Manatee County politics—and their impact on our …
At Thursday’s land use meeting, Manatee County Commissioners took their final vote on a massive giveaway to developers and enacted a discounted impact fee schedule that will ensure growth does …
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You see those glossy postcards in your mailboxes, and you get those annoying text messages. All are sent by developers with the intent to con you into voting for a candidate who will make them …
The Manatee County Commission District 1 Republican primary will feature Carol Ann Felts and Steve Metallo. The winner will face NPA Jen Hamey and Democrat Glenn Pearson in November’s general …
Carol Ann Felts is a Republican candidate for Manatee County Commission District 1. She joins TBT's Mich Maley and Dawn Kitterman to discuss the challenges of running a grassroots campaign in the …
Join the League of Women Voters of Manatee County Candidate Forum for District 1 County Commissioner. Participants are Carol Ann Felts (R), Jen Hamey (NPA) and Glenn Pearson (D).
With the passing of the qualification deadline, voters can now see who will and will not be on their ballots in the upcoming election. The League of Women Voters Manatee County has …
The race for the Manatee County District 1 seat has officially drawn the most candidates among local 2024 races. While the seat is up for election this year, it currently sits vacant…
The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Government Committee observes Manatee County Commission meetings for items of interest to citizens and the League and notes adherence, or lack of …
Manatee County Commissioners will cast a vote on whether to move forward with the county’s purchase of approximately 97 acres of land adjacent to Emerson Point Preserve for …
The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Government Committee observes Manatee County Commission meetings for items of interest to citizens and the League and notes adherence, …
I attended a recent panel discussion, "The Future of Agriculture in Manatee County," held at Dakin Dairy. I have (mostly) great things to say. The panel moderator did a fantastic job. More important, …
For 37 years, the annual Cracker Trail journey has united ranchers and cowboys on horseback, celebrating Florida's pivotal role in the introduction and legacy of horses and cattle in North America. This timeless tradition honors the heritage of Florida's settlers and their enduring contributions to the state's vibrant cattle and horse industries.
This week, rumors swirled that a certain developer and his political henchman were in Tallahassee lobbying the governor to appoint Manatee County Commissioner James Satcher as Supervisor of Elections …
The District 5 Manatere County Commissionrace draws another candidate who is pledging to help “reform the county commission.”