In November 2022, the Manatee County Commission gained three newly elected commissioners. Since then, the board has taken many votes of significant public interest and/or directed important actions. The organization has also experienced instability in its county administration and leadership over the last several months. Some of the commissioners who are currently serving—elected in either 2020 or 2022—acknowledged the importance of public access and participation in local government decisions, and campaigned on promises of transparency in government.

This has not been a good year for water quality in the sunshine state. Developers were the big winners in this year's legislative session and, if you live in Manatee County, you know that your …

Do you support House Bill 947 introduced by State Rep. Will Robinson which would authorize the county government to override an island city’s self-governing authority in order for the county to …

Do you support House Bill 947 introduced by State Rep. Will Robinson which would authorize the county government to override an island city’s self-governing authority in order for the county to construct a parking garage within the City of Holmes Beach?