A few weeks ago, Governor DeSantis announced an initiative to eliminate property taxes for Florida homeowners. In doing so, he made a profound announcement that we don't really own our homes …
It is concerning to see yet another letter fixated on Sarah Brown, filled with skewed narratives and misleading claims. At some point, it becomes clear that personal grievances are driving the …
I went to court this week for a speeding violation in a school zone during non-school hours. As of Feb 24, they have changed the hours of operation of the cameras to operate only a half hour before …
You three have sworn an oath to protect the Constitution. I believe your constituents expect you to defend not only the Constitution but also us. We believe the system of checks and balances …
Your focus on the flyover is spot on. The only change from the original idea of starting it at the intersection of 301 and 41, would be to start it at the foot of the DeSoto Bridge. This should …
It’s been an eye-opening experience to watch the HB Mayor take control in a way that leaves many residents questioning their rights. She sees no difference between 65 and 50 decibels, even …
Dawn Kitterman wrote an article informing us of the Manatee County Commissioners' new hires. I object to the commissioners hiring a county employee. If they wish to control the hiring, they should …
Florida’s refusal to accept over $320 million in federal funding for the Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) is alarming, especially as it faces severe climate risks. Despite being one of the most …
When Hurricane Helene's storm surge invaded our quaint historic community bordered by the Manatee and Braden Rivers on September 26, Braden Castle Park residents thought we had seen the worst that …
I hope you all had a Happy Thanksgiving and, for a moment, were able to put aside the hurricanes and your recently arrived property tax bill. Thanks to “Save Our Homes” and some senior …
Vern Buchanan (R-FL16) has been the House sponsor of only two bills that became law in his nine terms and nearly 18 years in the House of Representatives. Buchanan represented the Florida 13th …
Not surprisingly, Harris-Walz yard signs were recently stolen from private properties in our neighborhood (including mine). Equally not surprising, her opponents’ signs were untouched. …
At a recent Bradenton Beach mayoral debate, Mike Roth was asked if he was indebted or obliged to any developers. He said he "did not know any developers." That would be a surprise to Shawn …
I invite you to support and VOTE for the re-election of Mayor Judy Titsworth. There has never been a time when experience, leadership, knowledge of, and commitment to our city were more important. I …
As a person, congressional candidate, and American, I feel compelled to express these opinions: Donald Trump is a fascist. His rally at Madison Square Garden was a travesty of racist, sexist, …
Fully realizing I'm probably in the minority, I'd like to issue a warning. If your moral compass has not been severely affected by Donald Trump's repeated and continual disparaging of veterans, let …
We all know how devastating Hurricane Milton has been to our county. I am writing to address Spectrum's response to the restoration of services, especially here in Palmetto. Spectrum has been …
The avalanche of "storms of the century" should give us, the residents, some vital pause. It is clear that global warming is hastening hurricane development and strength, yet the pols we have in …
My husband, Fred Teeter, and I voted by mail. I received an email confirmation, and he didn’t. He checked the status of his ballot on the Elections website and found that it was rejected …
Joe Di Bartolomeo is the best candidate for District 5! Joe will represent ALL the people in the district, regardless of party affiliation. I have known him through his service as Chairman of our …