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opinion
After the takeover of the local Republican Executive Committee, Mark Flanagan spent an outrageous amount of money to bring in Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of Donald J. Trump. In reviewing the …
by Joe McClash
Thursday, October 29
opinion
Campaign season demands sharp debate, but it also demands accountability. Misleading voters to shore up party turnout harms our political process and disrespects the intelligence of everyday …
by Joe McClash
Thursday, October 29
opinion
The Republican Party of Florida must have been caught completely off guard when local Republicans dared to reject Governor DeSantis’s preferred candidates in the 2024 primary. Candidates James …
by Joe McClash
Wednesday, October 28
opinion
Manatee County’s voters have sent an unmistakable message: many would rather cast their ballots for moderate Democrats than back the slate championed by appointed Republican Executive Committee …
by Joe McClash
Tuesday, October 27
guest opinion
This year’s Florida Congressional District 16 race wasn’t supposed to be competitive. The RNC/RPOF worked to ensure there were no issues getting their candidate through in the primary. The State …
by George Kruse
Tuesday, October 27
opinion
During the primary, I wrote a column describing the dirty tricks being played on Manatee County Commission Republican candidate Elizabeth Arnold, based on some excellent investigative reporting by …
by Mitch Maley
Saturday, October 24
Guest Opinion
A few years ago, I wanted to better understand how the conservation lands my family and I enjoyed came to be protected, and how I could be more involved in the process. When my wife suggested I apply …
by Mason Gravley
Saturday, October 24
sandy on Manatee BOCC: Ballard Squeaks by Smith, Arnold and Poulton win easily:
“ I guess I will be in the minority here. While Ballard is a lousy candidate, I like Charles Smith … ”
mcmplm@aol.com on Amendment 3 Passes, Amendments 1 and 2 fail:
“ All of the 67 counties will still be collecting full Property Taxes for 2026. This, plus the … ”
Debann on Manatee BOCC: Ballard Squeaks by Smith, Arnold and Poulton win easily:
“ Let's just add, continued corruption, continued closed door deals,continued rubber stamping gotta … ”
GoodTimes1 on Schwarz and Gonzalez-Moore win Bradenton City Council races:
“ Congratulations Thomas Schwarz and incumbent Lisa Gonzalez-Moore! The People’s Representatives ”
teamj1009@outlook.com on Amendment 3 Passes, Amendments 1 and 2 fail:
“ Looks like we are on our way to control by the people.......lets watch them wiggle now. Oh but be … ”
graumli22 on Schwarz and Gonzalez-Moore win Bradenton City Council races:
“ Congratulations Councilwoman Moore!! ”