The idea of eliminating property taxes for Florida property owners is just not financially feasible for many of the counties in our state. Without this source of revenue, they would not be able to …
I regret the need to begin this with the obvious fact that there is no excuse, no rationale whatsoever, for murder. Period, full stop. In this country, there has always been some degree of …
I am an eight-year resident of Manatee County and a lifelong independent. When it came to my attention that the Manatee County Commission is considering naming a road after the late Charlie Kirk, I …
I just read Mitch Maley's 'Opinion Piece', From Washington to Bradenton, MAGA's War on Free Speech (posted Thurs. Sept 18, 2025). I've never met him, but based on this article, I can only assume that Mitch Maley is a flawless individual ...
Governmental budgeting incorrectly assumes that revenues will equal expenses and the budget will always be balanced. This is a “zero sum game” where shortfalls in one department or …
Bausch Health owns the brand name for Wellbutrin XL 300 mg and manufactures the drug in Canada and the US. Bausch Health manufactures two brand name Wellbutrin XL 300 mg products, one pill is sold in …
When Trump was assembling his 2nd administration, I said that all the planets were aligned for a takeover. The personal weaponizing of the DOJ, Homeland Security, and the State Department; the purge …
“Why do we keep designing a world where accessibility is “added on later?” We all ready have the tools, people and technology. Question is does Manatee County have the will or the …
To the Manatee Commissioners: On July 24, 2025, I heard of a first informational roundabout meeting being held at LWR Townhall. As I was walking toward the building, a car went over a berm, onto …
The Florida DOGE Commission investigating Manatee County may or may not find some spending malfeasance on the part of Manatee County, but the much bigger problem lies with incoming revenue which has …
Dear Editor: Your readers should know that the guest opinion you ran on July 11 (“ The ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will subsidize the billionaire private jet class …
The road to President Trump’s highly coveted Nobel Peace Prize may ultimately run through Ukraine, but only if the Trump administration abandons its ad hoc approach to achieving its foreign …
We live in paradise or do we. Glorious sunsets and waving palm trees belie what is under Florida’s surface. Currently, contractors are working around the clock to prepare a gulag for …
I’m writing to raise awareness about a growing cybersecurity threat that’s targeting everyday people, not just businesses or large organizations. Recently, thousands of Floridians have …
Recently, I came across a document prepared by the Congressional Budget Office, which listed 85 different ways to raise revenue and cut federal spending, and so my question is why the Executive and …
The article presents a misleading view of the circumstances surrounding the University Park Recreation District. For the initial formation of the District, the purchase of the Country Club, and …
Regular followers of Manatee County government know that June is a pivotal time when County Commissioners review departmental budgets and set spending priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.
Marco Rubio may have the requisite foreign policy bonafides to serve as Secretary of State, but his influence in the geopolitical arena has been muted. Despite an impressive resume, it seems …
If you enjoy visiting your local public library, you need to be aware of the Department of Government Efficiency's efforts to defund the monies received by our libraries through the Federal Agency …
One of the great mysteries of the property tax credit versus lower sales tax debate is how Florida will pay for either or both of them. For starters, there is approximately $12.3 billion of …