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Breaking news: Two days after Coup d'Manatee County 2023, Baugh is out as chair, KVO is back in

Breaking news: Two days after Coup d'Manatee County 2023, Baugh is out as chair, KVO is back in

Commissioners have second thoughts about restoring the ethically challenged Baugh to top spot on commission, vote for a counter-coup.

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Breaking news: Two days after Coup d'Manatee County 2023, Baugh is out as chair, KVO is back in
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Chaos has challenged the ability of the Manatee County Commission to get anything done this week.

The Bradenton Times has the story — one that not the most talented Hollywood script writer could never imagine.

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Commission's crazy meeting shows how much Manatee needs a few good new men — and women – to lead county
Will someone – I am talking to you, Manatee County voters — rid us of the crew of mendacious ideologues, crusading moralists and abject fools on the county commission? Will not someone with a little more experience and seriousness than “Kevin-Kyle Van Oswald” please challenge the three candidates up for election next year, Vanessa Baugh, James Satcher and Kevin Van Ostenbridge, who have yet to draw a challenger…
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