We are remarkably unprepared to protect public lives in the event of a major hurricane. Highway evacuation is not always a viable option due to the extremely long evacuation times. Hurricane shelters …
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 …
Greetings Fellow Citizens of Manatee County. I am Richard Tatem, Colonel, USAF (retired), and a candidate in the August 20th primary election for the Republican nomination for Florida House District …
Sea level rise is a pressing global issue, exacerbated by climate change. And its impacts are not uniform across the globe; some regions experience more significant increases than others. Notably, …
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 …
Ron DeSantis has some explaining to do. An overwhelming number of Manatee County voters helped him get elected to two terms as Governor. What has he done to repay them? He’s used backroom …
There is a lot of misinformation spreading around this campaign season. And it’s not coming from the so-called fake, liberal news. The special-interest side, flush with their unlimited …
Just when you think that our incompetent and unethical interim Supervisor of Elections can’t get worse, James Satcher says, hold my beer. His actions represent not just a threat but an urgent …
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The Florida House of Representatives District 72 Republican primary features four candidates: Richard Green, Alyssa Gay, Richard Tatem, and Bill Conerly. The winner will take on unopposed Democrat …
Plywood is a manufactured composite material consisting of multiple wooden sheets layered on top of one another and glued together. To assess its sustainability, one needs to assess that of its …
The Manatee County School Board District 1 race is a nonpartisan contest featuring three candidates: Heather Felton, Alex Garner, and Mark Stanoch. If no candidate gets a majority of the votes, the …
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 …
Recently anointed Manatee County Supervisor of Elections James Satcher had one job before the upcoming election: prove he could be nonpartisan in an office for which the attribute is an essential …
The Manatee County Property Appraiser race will feature incumbent Charlie Hackney and challenger Darin C. George. Both candidates are Republican, but because a write-in candidate withdrew from the …
Banks play a critical role in the global economy. By financing industrial activities and investing in infrastructure projects, banks are at the forefront of driving economic growth. However, through …
Two weeks ago, we discussed their attack ads . Last week, we looked at actual facts and their voting records. For the final installment (maybe), we’re looking into their …
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 …
The Manatee County Commission District 3 Republican primary will feature Talha "Tal" Siddique and April Culbreath. In September of last year, Siddique announced that he would challenge Manatee …
The Manatee County Commission District 5 Republican primary will feature Dr. Robert McCann challenging the appointed incumbent, Ray Turner. Turner was installed in the seat nearly a year ago to …