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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

Educate, Involve and Engage

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

The Subtle Art of Deception

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

Are Manatee School District students about to lose easy access to the public library? Some elected officials hope so

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

Former Southeast High teacher quit because of Florida's 'anti-woke' laws. She is now running for Manatee School Board

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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

Welcome Home Veterans!

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

Anoymous text message attacks group leading charge against Manatee's move to lessen protections for wetlands

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?

Manatee County Commission candidate Tal Siddique sees three things wrong with county government. Watch the video

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

How Agendas Set Policy

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

Bradenton Journal Snapshot Poll #6: Which incumbent Manatee commissioner most deserves to be re-elected in 2024?

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?

DeSantis declares state of emergency for Manatee, 32 other counties to prepare for possible tropical trouble

Now is a good time to buy hurricane supplies. And not just because a potential storm may aim for Florida

Thank you, Bradenton Journal readers

Guest column | What is blue-green cyanobacteria and why won't Manatee County give residents a good answer?

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

Must-read story: Mitchell Teitelbaum threatens lawsuit over Manatee County's handling of sexual harassment claim

Why is Manatee County Commission honoring Bradenton church on its 13th anniversary?

Bradenton Journal Snapshot Poll #5: Do you think developers have too much influence on Manatee County politics?

At least you can park by the water...

Manatee County politics is a disaster zone. Only the voters can fix it

Narratives over Needs

You have to dive into the muck to figure out what's going on with Manatee County's move to roll back wetlands rules

Van Ostenbridge schedules town hall on proposed housing project for homeless veterans. Is he trying to fix the outcome?

Manatee commissioners stall veterans housing proposal for political donor's backyard

Small Rebrand; Large Refocus

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

UPDATE | Van Ostenbridge reimburses taxpayers almost $1,700. Is that enough to make up for worst ethics breach since vaccinegate?

UPDATE | Van Ostenbridge reimburses taxpayers almost $1,700. Is that enough to make up for worst ethics breach since vaccinegate?

Challenger attacking Congressman Vern Buchanan from the far, far right

Governor signs bill that will allow Manatee County to ignore Holmes Beach law and build parking garage

Here's why Mick Jagger is leaving Lakewood Ranch. And other important news from Manatee County

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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

Manatee County employees will soon be able to carry concealed handguns while on the job. Here are the proposed rules

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 | Proposed gun violence resolution revises meaning of 'sanctuary county.' It still won't make us safer

Opinion | Manatee County Commission is going to talk more about guns. Prepare for the hypocrisy

Report: Slot machine arcades are suppose to be illegal. But they are everywhere in Manatee, Tampa Bay

Opinion | Governor should veto Holmes Beach parking garage bill. Only then is a real solution possible

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

Manatee County Commission to vote on contract with new acting administrator. Here's how much he will get paid

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

Commission's crazy meeting shows how much Manatee needs a few good new men — and women – to lead county

Vanessa Baugh caught telling a lie. Commission then votes to make her chairwoman

UPDATE | Clerk: Manatee County is victim of 'sophisticated fraud'. Report says $1.4 million was stolen

Breaking news: Baugh replaces Van Ostenbridge as Manatee commission chair, Washington on his way out as administrator

'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

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Manatee commissioners love their guns but don't care about your safety

Not breaking news: Census Bureau says Manatee's population is booming

Week in Review: Manatee is a '2nd Amendment sanctuary,' water rates are going up and Piney Point is ready to be drained

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

Week in review: Commissioners OK more East Manatee development, AMI parking garage bill advances and SCF eliminates diversity director position

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

Florida had some questions for Manatee Schools about DEI and other topics. Here are the district's answers

Waco's lessons, 30 years later

Week in review: Manatee libraries under attack + nepotism at fire department? + Holmes Beach parking garage + new bridge over Braden River

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

Week in review: Boycott Spring Training? + baseball and race in Bradenton + '2nd Amendment sanctuary' + Palma Sola school's future + cleaning up after Scott Hopes

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

Week in review: Why is Scott Hopes out? + Sunshine law questions + a victory for Anna Maria Island + fentanyl is killing us + escape to the Little Manatee River

Highlights — and lowlights — of Scott Hopes' 22 months as Manatee County administrator

Breaking News: Scott Hopes resigns as Manatee County administrator

Opinion | Hiring Manatee Schools' next superintendent is a job for all of us. Here are some qualities to look for

Week in review: The state of local democracy + New College upheaval + Confederate monument + 'Anti-woke' commissioners target Manatee libraries + Vanessa Baugh has got to go

Opinion | Confederate monument needs to stay away. So does Vanessa Baugh

Opinion | Vanessa Baugh must resign. Vaccinegate disqualifies her from Manatee County Commission

BREAKING NEWS | Florida Commission on Ethics accepts settlement of vaccinegate charges against Vanessa Baugh

Week in review: Confederate monument delay + teachers cover up books + Palma Sola Elementary followup + Holmes Beach mayor pushes back

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

Rumors raise doubts about future of Palma Sola Elementary School. But no final decisions have been made, official says

Manatee commissioners to vote on reinstalling Confederate monument to courthouse grounds. Here's what the public is saying

Week in review: Story says Vern Buchanan F'bombed McCarthy + the war on Anna Maria Island + Vanessa Baugh's Facebook rant + Confederate monument poll results

Opinion | Attempted coup d'etat against Anna Maria Island is just more bad government in Manatee County

Florida Press Club honors The Bradenton Journal with two awards

Some say Manatee County's Confederate monument should rise again. They should really watch this video

Week in review: What to do about Teitelbaum? + county and allies declare war on Anna Maria Island + Buchanan takes a hit + Manatee makes 'history' + Happy Birthday, MCF!

CDC says COVID-19 has killed more than 1,500 Manatee County residents

Opinion | Pay attention, Manatee County. Commissioners are telling you their plans

Week in review: Confederate monument debate redux, county hiring woes and Vern Buchanan's political future

Opinion | Who is to blame for the Teitelbaum mess at Manatee County government? That's easy

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