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  • Categories: Manatee

    New faces, same fights? Manatee’s new commissioners won’t rock the boat

    By Carter Weinhofer · November 10, 2026

  • Categories: Suncoast, DeSoto, Manatee, Sarasota

    Blue wave misses Suncoast as Republicans maintain power

    By Alice Herman · November 3, 2026

  • Categories: Suncoast, DeSoto, Manatee, Sarasota

    ‘Disastrous’: Amendment 3 passes, leaving Suncoast leaders facing tough choices

    By Derek Gilliam · November 3, 2026

  • Categories: Manatee, Sarasota, Suncoast

    Wanted, but not here: Suncoast social services face neighborhood opposition

    By Emily Andersen · October 30, 2026

    A building entrance. Banners above the doors say "Hope", "Victory" and "Purpose." A sign on the path leading to the doors says "Your New Life" with an arrow pointing toward the building.
  • Categories: Manatee, Suncoast, Uncategorized

    Manatee residents blocked one development. Live Local brought a bigger one

    By Derek Gilliam · October 23, 2026

  • Categories: Manatee, Suncoast

    Suncoast Searchlight to add Manatee County reporter with Bishop-Parker grant

    By Suncoast Searchlight · October 23, 2026

  • Categories: Manatee, Suncoast

    As development threatens Manatee’s water supply, voters weigh conservation

    By Carter Weinhofer · October 23, 2026

  • Categories: Suncoast, Manatee, Sarasota

    Voter lookup tools go down across Florida as early voting begins

    By Alice Herman and Christian Casale · October 21, 2026

  • Categories: Manatee, Suncoast

    Manatee officials deliver small win for Bishop Shelter, but delay talks of full rebuild

    By Carter Weinhofer · October 21, 2026

  • Categories: Sarasota, Manatee, Suncoast

    Fed up with sprawl, developer influence, some Suncoast Republicans back Dems

    By Alice Herman · October 16, 2026

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