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Longboat residents can vote early on mainland or by mail
9+ hour, 40+ min ago (303+ words) On Election Day, Longboat Island Chapel and Longboat Key Town Hall are bustling with residents wishing to cast their vote, but early voting is only available on the mainland. For Longboat Key residents, the closest early voting location depends on…...
Parrish resident steps up to protect rural Manatee County in District 1 race
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (894+ words) In March 2021, an article in the East County Observer featured two residents fighting to keep the Future Area Development Boundary in place — District 1 commissioner Carol Ann Felts and Parrish’s Elizabeth Arnold. Arnold had no prior political aspirations, but after Felts…...
Don't judge Manatee County candidates solely on campaign contributions
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (1063+ words) The 2026 primary is approaching quickly (Aug. 18) so I wanted to get one thing out of the way now. Developers and builders mostly are not evil. Sure, that can be hard to believe based on the county's recent history. During the…...
Manatee commission candidates face off in Lakewood Ranch
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (910+ words) Outside of Manatee County’s new garbage collection system, few other issues spark debate in Lakewood Ranch quite like roundabouts and Lorraine Road. Both topics were brought up for discussion at the Lakewood Ranch Republican Club’s latest luncheon April 15 at the…...