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  • August 7, 2024
Ray Turner says District 5 will get a long-term plan and transparency from him

The Manatee commissioner, who is running for reelection, stresses the county must "get ahead of the growth."

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  • August 6, 2024
Manatee Commissioner George Kruse goes grassroots for reelection

Kruse is running for reelection to the at-large District 7 seat.

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  • June 19, 2024
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  • July 26, 2024
Manatee County Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge seeks at-large seat

Currently the District 3 commissioner, Van Ostenbridge is introducing himself now to all the county's voters.

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  • July 25, 2024
Manatee County Property Appraiser: Charles E. Hackney

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  • July 25, 2024
Manatee County Supervisor of Elections: Scott Farrington

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Manatee County Commission District 3: Tal Siddique

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Charter Review Board District 1: William Van Allen Jr.

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Charter Review Board District 1: Nicholas R. Altier

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Charter Review Board District 3: Jim Coler

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Charter Review Board District 3: Tom DeSane

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  • July 24, 2024
Charter Review Board District 4: Greg 'Tex' Bukowski

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  • July 23, 2024
Parrish attorney runs for District 1 seat on Manatee Commission

Jennifer Hamey says her law skills will help her serve her Manatee County constituents.

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  • July 19, 2024
Sarasota County School Board District 3: Thomas Babicz

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Sarasota County School Board District 3: Tom Edwards

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