Our View: A salute to veterans
November 7, 2012
Most of us had the opportunity to have our say Tuesday when we slipped our ballot into the electronic scanner. Billions of people in this world do not get that opportunity.
Our View: Referendum on performance
October 31, 2012
On the eve of the 2012 presidential election, it seems inconceivable that anyone intending to vote could be undecided at this moment.
My View: Is your community association leaving money on the table?
October 31, 2012
Although there may be beginning signs of an economic recovery, a mid-October report published by RealtyTrac Inc. highlights a continuing problem for Florida.
Our View: Federal, state offices ...
October 24, 2012
When noted economist Arthur Laffer spoke in Sarasota last winter, he cut to the quick while summarizing the Nov. 6 election. Every election, Laffer said, is a referendum on the incumbent's performance.
Our View: The county races ...
October 17, 2012
The political buzz today, of course, is all about the presidential debate. Rightfully so. The course of America, if not the world, is at stake.
Our View: Amendments 1, 3, 5, 8, 12
October 10, 2012
When we began this process of analyzing the 11 proposed state constitution amendments two weeks ago, we noted a preference that is probably true with most voters: Leave the constitution alone! Quit junking it up with special exceptions and favors to special groups.
Our View: The property amendments
October 3, 2012
Frederic Bastiat, the great French economic journalist of the 1840s, would be launching into tirades on talk radio today if he were asked to analyze the proposed constitutional amendments on Florida’s Nov. 6 ballot.
My View: Political trash talkers and their supporters have double standards
October 3, 2012
What does it say when the Democratic congressional candidate brings in Sandra Fluke?
- May
26 Tribute to Heroes Parade - Main St LWR
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm - May
28 Braden River Soccer Club Try-outs
6:00 pm - May
29 LWRBA May Membership Lunch
11:30 am - 1:00 pm - May
31 May YLA Breakfast "Legendary Leaders"
7:30 am - 9:00 am
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Gullett student wins speech contest
05/22/13
Gullett Elementary School student Hailey Wahlers took home top honors May 11, after placing first in the Tropicana District Speech Contest. -
Girl Scouts give cookies a new cause
05/22/13
Local Daisy Scouts from Troop 180 are helping Feeding Empty Little Tummies feed homeless school children in the area. -
Dancing group to host fundraiser
05/22/13
Members of KC and the Sunshine Dancers, a group of Manatee County dancers ages 8 to 20, will show off their dancing skills in jazz, hip-hop and contemporary dance from 7 to 9 p.m. May 28, as the group holds a show titled "Breaking Ground."
