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By Richard Tatem
October 7, 2024

Manatee County citizens should support school property tax referendum

School board member Richard Tatem says passing the referendum is essential to providing a quality education.

East County
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Matt Walsh
October 2, 2024

Nov. 5: Road to serfdom or the road to liberty?

Democracy leads to the lousy getting on top; subsidizing and producing more bad behavior; and economic fascism. The November election won’t stop all that, but the right choice can be a start.

Sarasota
Opinion

Jay Heater
September 18, 2024

Do your research on Manatee's tourist tax

The 1% increase makes sense to keep our attractions pristine.

East County
Opinion

Jay Heater
September 12, 2024

SMR takes harder path toward Lakewood Ranch success

Investments in lifestyle and conservation pay off in the long run for SMR.

East County
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By Laura Cole
September 12, 2024

Celebrating 30 years

Lakewood Ranch represents our legacy of vision and community building.

East County
Opinion

Jay Heater
September 4, 2024

Hopefully, Manatee County is about to rain transparency

Whether it comes to road projects or an indoor facility, the residents need to be better informed.

East County
Opinion

Jay Heater
August 28, 2024

Angry Manatee taxpayers release their wrath by voting

The new commission must embrace smart growth and bring environmental issues to forefront.

East County
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By Letters to the editor
August 16, 2024

George Kruse is the right choice

East County Observer's letters to the editor

East County
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Jay Heater
August 14, 2024

Manatee County needs to study reasons for Lakewood Ranch flooding

Summerfield residents say the release of extra water at the Lake Manatee Dam could be responsible.

East County
Opinion

By Letter to the Editor
July 26, 2024

Correcting your mischaracterization of Manatee County District 5 candidates

District 5 candidate Robert McCann sets the record straight.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Matt Walsh
July 24, 2024

Source of Manatee's strife

The Manatee County Commission primary races are not elections between liberal and conservative. They are about whether to eliminate antagonizing behavior.