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David Daniels writes:

I am very pleased that Commissioner Siddique acted to end the ridiculous wasteful purchasing of so many high maintenance, low benefit palm trees for the median improvements. THANK YOU!. On the other hand, I thing the Commissioner dodged, or completely missed the point when Dennis asked Siddique to comment on the process that led up to the roundabout on University at Deer Dr in LWR. The question was not necessarily about the pros and cons of roundabouts (although that is also unclear at this specific location) - but I think Dennis was trying to get Siddique to weigh in on yet another failure of transparency by Charlie Bishop's Administration. The residents out there were mis-led, over and over. They were not told what was actually happening. They thought they would get their day to comment but instead, Bishop pushed the contract through on consent. I just don't understand the unwillingness to hold Bishop accountable for all of the unethical, non-transparent, anti-public interest actions he has taken.It was Bishop who wrote the memo recommending the old city hall property be "surplussed" - paving the way for what will soon be 400 apartments on Manatee Ave at 15th St W. I could name action after action where Bishop has worked to protect special interests instead of the public and did not come clean beforehand with the board.
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Posted Friday, July 4

Episode 195: Manatee County Commissioner Tal Siddique

graumli22 writes:

These organizations opposed to the detention center make me laugh. There's unbridled development going on all over Florida, some that encroach wetlands buffers, but there's no stink being made about that. A detention building to house illegals that is built on a defunct airstrip is a problem? Get a grip, stop clogging courts with nonsense!
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Posted Friday, July 4

Feds tell court they’re not in charge of Everglades detention center after migrants arrive

UteKegel writes:

Thank you, Joe. Right on.
Posted Thursday, July 3

4th of July Brings Us Hope and Celebration

serenowens@aol.com writes:

They allowed the developers to destroy Parrish, and now they're after Myakka City.! What is the status of the 2 hospitals north of the river? No news about them in quite awhile!
Posted Thursday, July 3

Is Elon Musk Building a SpaceX Facility in Myakka City?

andreart@aol.com writes:

Assuming he or his allies heard public remarks from commissioners about what was going on in Tallahassee. Its all politics, unfortunately…The County did receive some funding. Carol W.
Posted Tuesday, July 1

DeSantis Vetoes BOCC Funding Requests, but Approves other Local Appropriations

Hamwoman writes:

The Governor doesn’t have money to do this, but thinks the Federal Government will pay - unbelievable! Follow the money-who is getting rich off these detention centers.
Posted Tuesday, July 1

Trump Visits "Alligator Alcatraz" ICE Detention Center in Florida Everglades

RRICH69176@aol.com writes:

Buchanan sent out a survey (lame) as it was about the "big B bill" and the majority did NOT support the bill. BUT Vern does not care...he is counting his tax savings in his bunker. Was it the "will of the people"?
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Posted Tuesday, July 1

Senate Passes Trump's Budget Bill

jimandlope@aol.com writes:

Yikes where to begin! I find myself commenting on this Uthmeier buffoon again and he is our Attorney General? I find him in contempt of Florida besides a court. His relationship with DeSantis bears an uncanny parallel to that of Trump and his lackey Steven Miller. Both men profit off of their shared evilness. Returning to this prison idea I must wonder what ever happened to DeSantis’s Haitian detention center that he built to combat the influx of Haitian immigrants? Since there aren’t any Haitians why not save our natural resources and money and use that? Furthermore, our state national guard, “ fort,” could house overflow detainees. Actually it might be cheaper to put DeSantis and Uthmeier on a plane to a Central American location? James Tierney
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Posted Sunday, June 29

Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Everglades prison ignores both environment and history

susanmorris126@gmail.com writes:

I have been a fan of Bradenton Times for a bit now, but THIS article made me subscribe. Mitch Maley you are spot on. I was truly shocked at the response to Mamdani's run and subsequent win in New York. The dem party has lost its way.
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Posted Sunday, June 29

Democratic Establishment Copes Hard After NYC Mayoral Primary

rayfusco68@gmail.com writes:

We need a law that establishes the Byrd rule at all levels of government, not allowing extraneous wording to be attached to a bill. All bills should have one subject and stand on their own merit. Too much pork and harmfully legislation is hidden in bills that otherwise are good for the public.
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Posted Sunday, June 29

Kruse Blasts Governor for Signing SB 180 into Law

sandy writes:

My family had many cats over the years. We had one who died of feline distemper. It's not pretty. My current cat, Harley, who is 12, has his vaccinations (FVCRP, FELV, rabies) every year even though he is entirely an indoor cat. His outdoors is my screened porch. He is my family and one should always take care of family. Pets are usually not allowed in the community I live in. I am allowed to have him because of a letter from my doctor for having an emotional support animal (after my husband passed) and filing paperwork to the park office annually showing he has had his shots and is licensed. I adopted him when the county cat town was near the Administration Building (Manatee Ave W and 10th St W).
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Posted Saturday, June 28

Panleukopenia Outbreak Prompts Immediate Suspension of Cat Intake at Bishop Animal Shelter

Ron writes:

When will the public know exactly what properties in city of bradenton that will be made available (for purchase) to potential buyers?.?
Posted Friday, June 27

Mayor's Corner: City of Bradenton

pattybeenutty@gmail.com writes:

How sad that we have a President who does not, nor ever did, care about the people of this country. The illegal immigrants and murders were just a ploy to get elected because your skin is brown and not white like mine.
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Posted Friday, June 27

Trump’s tax bill will take us further down the road to ruin

RRICH69176@aol.com writes:

"the sky is falling" all around us....rouge federal and state employees ignoring the rule of the law. Is Uthmeier looking for recognition from Mr Cheeto? Our "bully" governor has lost his shine..so he is looking for new "coat tails".. How sad for residents of Florida.
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Posted Friday, June 27

‘Mortifying distinction’: Federal judge holds Florida Attorney General in civil contempt

serenowens@aol.com writes:

Is Florida phosphate still being shipped to China?
Posted Wednesday, June 25

Phosphate Environmental Impact Statement Needed

serenowens@aol.com writes:

Don't we miss Governors like Lawton Chiles, a real human being with a concern for all Floridians, including the wildlife!
Posted Wednesday, June 25

The Life and Legacy of Lu the Hippo

N_Alice_Newlon writes:

The Reconciliation Bill that has passed the House is soon to be voted on in the US Senate. ☎️ Call our US Senators NOW!! Call Senator Rick Scott at 202-224-5274. Call Senator Ashley Moody at 202-224-3041. more information here. https://conta.cc/4nfp4Sl
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Posted Wednesday, June 25

Follow Facts, Not Fiction, on Healthcare Impact of Massive Cuts to Medicaid

lib224@gmail.com writes:

Looks like it will do nothing for our condo association. We are replacing all the roofs in hope of a lower insurance rate. Our current deductible is so high that it rarely pays for anything, including the last three major storms. Monthly fees are now equal to a mortgage payment.
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Posted Wednesday, June 25

DeSantis signs legislation to relieve financial burdens on condo owners

rayfusco68@gmail.com writes:

here is a logical replacement for the ACA, Medicare for all. The ACA, Medicare Advantage plans, Part B & D Medicare plans and many State Medicaid programs are for profit corporations that cost you, through the government more than traditional Medicare. Health insurance is a shared risk endeavor. By instituting Medicare for all you expand the risk pool to cover all Americans and reduce the current per Capita Medicare cost from $15,000 to approximately $5,000. This move would save costs for businesses and individuals, while returning the focus of providers to quality as opposed to profit.
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Posted Sunday, June 22

One Big, Beautiful Bill’s changes for Obamacare could be ugly for Florida

cusickr writes:

Kudos to the BOCC for finally denying a rezone. We have seen too many agricultural and residential acreage rezoned to accommodate the builders. Clear cutting, flooding, traffic and infrastructure seem to be a builders afterthought if at all. Let’s not rezone anything until wetland setbacks have been restored and impact fees increased to match 100% of current costs!
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Posted Sunday, June 22

Proposed Pope Ranch Development Denied in Final BOCC Vote

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