Dawn Kitterman

This week, Manatee County Government said goodbye to a 20-year employee, and in three weeks, an additional official will also serve their last day with the organization. Both employees served as deputy directors with the county’s Utilities Department. https://t.co/PQGho98WpV

In his latest Sunday☀️Editorial, TBT Editor Dennis Mitch Maley highlights the "Elephant in the Room."... "For the past four years, our county has been run by the very developers it is supposed to regulate through its established policies...." https://t.co/hYPzsTAxDu

Plans for a future Home Depot Store at the intersection of Rangeland Parkway and Lorraine Road in East County will not move forward, says a representative of the corporation. Thousands of residents who mobilized an opposition are celebrating the news. https://t.co/a4xnVLpXRn

Careful, Mr. Ogles, keep raising issues like this, and someone with allegiance to DeSantis might come along and attempt to discredit/dismiss you by labeling you an "anti-growth blog" writer.

Jacob Ogles @jacobogles

But this presented, as it was perceived, as a statewide redefinition of what conservation lands represents. That ended up fueling mass resentment on both sides of the aisle and pushback like I've never seen for a @GovRonDeSantis initiative. https://t.co/QKjDojkTgQ

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But wait, there's more... "Multiple residents tell TBT they witnessed blatant election law violations at G.T. Bray park on Saturday." (video provided) https://t.co/2UgPOGaP9H

As Election Day voters get set to head to the polls on Tuesday, attempts to influence the vote have ratcheted up to unprecedented levels with deceptive mass texts from groups like the "Christian Fathers Foundation." https://t.co/7VMBpU3A0f

While thousands of Manatee County voters successfully cast ballots during the early voting period, some voters walked away concerned by their experiences. https://t.co/OnfrVKkXNV

Heavy rainfall caused by Tropical Storm Debby brought Lake Manatee Dam to critical levels, IPAWS alerts warned of a "strategic release" and imminent threat—but many residents felt left in the dark on specifics. https://t.co/UbNMfqEufA

If you're a Manatee County voter, you've probably wondered who is paying for all those mailers littering your mailbox... From mail pieces to text messages, even "fake" voter guides, Manatee County voters are targeted by PACs hoping to influence their vote https://t.co/e3Obp3wX8L

SOE Supervisor James Satcher spoke with TBT about new voter information cards and accompanying letters and why they were sent to all voters in Manatee. Public records also provide insight. https://t.co/fCWxem45bc

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My statement regarding allegations made by a candidate for Manatee County’s Commission District 3 that The Bradenton Times "refused" to print her statements and published "false" or "misleading" information. https://t.co/LtjvySjuzE

Deadline is July 22!! 📢🇺🇸🗳 Want to vote in this year's local primary election on Aug.20? Registration deadline is Monday, July 22, by midnight! Party affiliation changes must also be submitted before the registration deadline of Monday, July 22. https://t.co/DiwsdxudBz

Additional details are bringing to light issues within Manatee County’s Code Enforcement Division and adding to concerns that a county commissioner may be working outside of his statutory authority: Code officer resigns - agrees to interview. https://t.co/AFdaNNumhP

Readers are responding to TBT Publisher and former county commissioner Joe McClash's latest Op/Ed... you can join the discussion at the following link: https://t.co/wQB3U3rpXF

What's the connection between Manatee County SOE write-in candidate and a local developer? 🤔 Find the answer to that and more in this week's Sunday☀️Editorial by TBT Editor Dennis Mitch Maley! 📰 https://t.co/aoym07GuVP