Late last year, I wrote an article arguing that the Federal government should extend the health care subsidies for Obamacare (a.k.a. Affordable Care Act) at a cost of $138 billion to keep 24.3 …
It is a well-established fact that President Trump notoriously values instinct over intelligence and pragmatism: “I have a gut, and my gut tells me more sometimes than anybody else’s brain can …
To our Elected officials and others, I attended the protest at USF along with hundreds of other concerned citizens last night with staff and students. …
Folks need to research for themselves and ask their Representatives to support Rep. Massie, KY, No Immunity for Glyphosate Act (H.R. 7601), to put the brakes on the E.O. to grant liability protection …
Responding to "Florida House and Senate are deeply divided over budget," published on 2/17/26. The House and Senate are once again tied up debating the state budget. Meanwhile, families statewide …
For those of us in Northwest Bradenton and the island who pay attention to their property tax bill, you may have noticed that the West Manatee Fire and Rescue District assessment has been steadily …
In the wake of the last election, something unusual happened in Manatee. The underfunded, grassroots candidates — the ones without the flood of glossy mailers and professionally financed sign …
When a hurricane approaches the U.S. mainland, weather forecasters issue warnings and provide guidance for preparedness. Unfortunately, not everyone heeds these advisories, exposing themselves to …
My name is Lauren Mitchell. I am a former Village of The Arts resident, a 20-plus-year resident of the greater Sarasota-Bradenton area, and, as of February 2024, a Grammy-winning vocalist from the …
Dear Editor: I write to respond to your article “Bradenton City Council to hear appeal over live music in the VOTA.” Under the Bradenton Form-Based Code, a live outdoor music …
A problem in politics today is that many Americans feel their opinion is being ignored by their elected leaders. Once in office, our elected officials (who are supposed to represent citizen …
There has been a great deal of public criticism surrounding the new Bishop animal shelter facility, much of it framed as serious safety and welfare concerns. After reviewing the petitions and posts …
Currently, there are two property bills gaining legislative traction in Tallahassee which if approved by Florida voters this fall would benefit homesteaders of which there are 111,354 properties in …
Widen Riverview Boulevard; Install a sidewalk on 59th St., north of Manatee Avenue; Offer to take over landscape and mowing maintenance for the rest of the Causeway from C.O.B. Same for …
According to the latest figures available, a Medicare enrollee spends approximately $12,300 per year on health care, a Medicaid enrollee spends $8,800 per year, and an ACA (Obamacare) enrollee spends …
I am writing as a longtime Manatee County resident who is deeply concerned about the proposal to use taxpayer funds to name—or rename—any county roadway, street, park, or public facility …
Dissecting the annual property tax bill - part of which Governor DeSantis wants to eliminate (County, but not school taxes) is always a tedious process best left to those who enjoy stuff like weeding …
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 …