Newly elected Manatee County Commissioners sworn in
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Before being officially sworn in as Manatee County Commissioner for District 7 at large, Betsy Benac hands over a $10 check to county attorney Mitchell O. Palmer as John Chappie, District 3 Commissioner, smiles in the county building. The check, written to the Florida Department of State, is a fee all commissioners pay. TIFFANY TOMPKINS-CONDIE/Bradenton Herald TTOMPKINS@BRADENTON.COM Buy Photo

