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5 must-read stories in Manatee County this week
Even in Manatee County, incumbency is not a license to rewrite history
Attorney and physician files for District 5 seat on Manatee County Commission
Sex, hypocrisy and the shades of scandal
Kevin Van Ostenbridge has done enough for voters to demand change
The Inevitable Ouster of Christian Ziegler
Bradenton Journal snapshot poll: Which official / ex-official is in the most legal trouble?
Breaking Down Facts That Support Probable Cause
Manatee School District has banned at least 74 books. Here is the list
The Zieglers are Guilty of Hypocrisy
How Christian Ziegler Rose to Power
5 must-read stories in Manatee County this week
7 months ago, Christian Ziegler accused me of supporting 'weird & sick stuff.' That didn't age well
Manatee County incumbent commissioners answer The Bradenton Journal's 'six questions'
Thank you, Bradenton Journal readers
Today's must read: Manatee County is the land of Hopes and (bad) dreams
5 Manatee County stories you need to read this week
Something really stinks in Manatee County government
Manatee Commission has a bad solution in search of a made-up problem at county libraries
Annoyance may not be enough to change Manatee County Commission. But it's a good start
Five Manatee County news stories you should read this week
Six questions for Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse
Invite your friends to read The Bradenton Journal
Imagine if a student had worn Jason Bearden's T-shirt to school
Bradenton Journal snapshot poll: If the Manatee County Commission elections were today ...
5 Manatee County stories you need to read this week
Six questions for Manatee County Commission candidate Diana Shoemaker
Six questions for Manatee County Commission candidate Keith J. Green
Six questions for Manatee County Commission candidate Jennifer Hamey
The legacy of Gov. Ron DeSantis Park
George Kruse files for re-election. He is going at it alone
Parrish civic activist Jennifer Hamey launches bid to unseat Manatee Commissioner James Satcher
Developers give Van Ostenbridge something to sing about
Another hot issue in Manatee County, another 'Big Lie'
KVO disqualifies himself from re-election. The proof is on the video
If we're opening up the development code...
Elections have consequences. Don’t forget that, Manatee County.
10 reasons wetlands protections should not be reduced in Manatee County
Jason Bearden's angry, insulting, uninformed BS
Six questions for Manatee County Commission candidate Talha 'Tal' Siddique
Another week where we see what Manatee County commissioners are really about
Could protecting the environment be a big issue in 2024 elections in Manatee County?
Watch Manatee County Commission candidate Diana Shoemaker's first campaign speech
Proposed resolution would declare Manatee a 'Bill of Rights sanctuary county'
Must-read story: Alleged pressure from Baugh, Rahn cited in whistleblower complaint
Have my votes changed? Will yours?
Florida DEP announces completion of first phase in Piney Point closure
Great, Jason Bearden held a town hall. Next time, he needs to be better prepared
'Our voices aren't being heard.' Democrat launches bid to unseat Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge
Republican announces bid to unseat Van Ostenbridge
Bradenton Journal Snapshot Poll #7: Let's grade the Manatee County Commission
Manatee sheriff's office seizes $15,000 in raid on Bradenton 'arcade'
Revenge and spite is all that matters on Manatee County Commission agenda
Is commission playing political games with Manatee history?
Want to fix Manatee County Commission? Vote for change
Six questions for Manatee County Commission candidate Carol Felts
Candidates lining up to challenge Manatee County Commissioner James Satcher in 2024
Abortion again on the Manatee County Commission's agenda
Hurricane Idalia: Photos from Bradenton and Anna Maria Island
WeatherTiger's Hurricane Idalia Landfall Live Blog [Updated 6:00 a.m.]
WeatherTiger's Hurricane Idalia Local Impacts Forecast for August 29th (PM)
Idalia update | Much of Florida Gulf under storm surge warning. What could that mean for Bradenton?
Thank you, Bradenton Journal readers
Commentary | Manatee County's swampy politics lead to bad decision on wetlands
Confusion marks search for new Manatee County administrator. Maybe that's the point
Why is Manatee County Commission honoring Bradenton church on its 13th anniversary?
At least you can park by the water...
Manatee County politics is a disaster zone. Only the voters can fix it
Manatee commissioners stall veterans housing proposal for political donor's backyard
Don't let Amanda Ballard fool you. Her anti-LGBTQ stance is about fear and hate
We're going to miss Johnette Isham
Here's a good way to fight the hate on the Manatee County Commission
'Anti-woke' bigotry and fanaticism again prevail at Manatee County Commission
DeSantis appoints building industry official the to Manatee County Commission
Bradenton doesn't always have the best people
Obama's thank you note to librarians
New study estimates how many Manatee County senior citizens have Alzheimer's disease
Bradenton Journal Snapshot Poll #4: Will you ride the new Gulf Islands Ferry?
Manatee sheriff's investigation targets illegal 'game rooms'
Show me all the campaign money. But first, let's look at pictures of cats
Kevin Van Ostenbridge's bundles of campaign cash
Feral pigs are running wild in Manatee County. So is our politics
Inside the World of Adult Arcades
Happy Birthday, America. Our freedom depends on each of us.
Independence Day: Celebrate our liberty but the work is far from over
Challenger attacking Congressman Vern Buchanan from the far, far right
Here's why Mick Jagger is leaving Lakewood Ranch. And other important news from Manatee County
Invite your friends to read The Bradenton Journal
Health officials issues malaria alert for Manatee, Sarasota counties
Bradenton Journal Snapshot Poll #3: What will Vanessa Baugh most be remembered for?
Vanessa Baugh is resigning (we hope). Good riddance
Bradenton Journal Snapshot Poll #2: What's the biggest challenge facing Manatee County?
Read what Vern Buchanan thinks about proposed deal to avert economic disaster
Bradenton Journal Snapshot Poll #1: Who do you support for president in 2024?
Congratulations, Parrish High softball team! You just made a dismal news week a lot better
Manatee County commissioners hijack effort to denounce gun violence in community
Opinion | Manatee County Commission is going to talk more about guns. Prepare for the hypocrisy
Former Manatee County government officials start podcast (UPDATED)
The 10 biggest stories of the week in Manatee County. What do you think?
Here's your chance to help pick Manatee's new school superintendent
Thank you, Jason Bearden, you did some good this week
Manatee Schools names 3 superintendent finalists
Here's what to remember about this week's clown show at Manatee County Commission
Breaking news: Two days after Coup d'Manatee County 2023, Baugh is out as chair, KVO is back in
Vanessa Baugh caught telling a lie. Commission then votes to make her chairwoman
'Anti-woke' campaign against library is 'embarrassing' Manatee County, former commissioner says
The mullahs of Manatee want to change your libraries. What are you going to do about it?
Manatee commissioners appear ready to impose their right-wing fears on public libraries
Manatee commissioners love their guns but don't care about your safety
Not breaking news: Census Bureau says Manatee's population is booming
Making Manatee County a '2nd Amendment sanctuary' won't prevent the next school shooting
Manatee commissioners to vote March 28 on '2nd Amendment sanctuary' resolution
Manatee lawmaker files amendment that would allow ‘open carry’ of guns in Florida
Vanessa Baugh says she won't resign because of vaccinegate
Is Manatee County Commission about to again go outside the box to hire an administrator?
In Manatee County, red tide, traffic jams (and maybe wild hogs?) have one very bad thing in common
Waco's lessons, 30 years later
Opinion | Manatee commissioners flirting with fascism at public libraries
Do these pieces of art celebrating diversity and inclusion offend you?
Breaking news | Manatee School Board votes to rebuild Palma Sola Elementary School
Opinion | Gun 'sanctuary' debate brings out the dumb in Manatee County commissioners
Opinion | We need a sanctuary from Jason Bearden's preaching about the Constitution
Highlights — and lowlights — of Scott Hopes' 22 months as Manatee County administrator
Breaking News: Scott Hopes resigns as Manatee County administrator
Opinion | Confederate monument needs to stay away. So does Vanessa Baugh
Opinion | Vanessa Baugh must resign. Vaccinegate disqualifies her from Manatee County Commission
Manatee School Board to discuss new law that led some teachers to close classroom libraries
Manatee County teachers told to remove books from classroom libraries or risk felony prosecution
Florida Press Club honors The Bradenton Journal with two awards
CDC says COVID-19 has killed more than 1,500 Manatee County residents
Opinion | Pay attention, Manatee County. Commissioners are telling you their plans
Opinion | Who is to blame for the Teitelbaum mess at Manatee County government? That's easy