MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (March 21, 2025) – Veterans and/or their spouses residing in Manatee County are invited to attend one of five Veterans Services’ annual meetings this April to receive updates on eligible Veterans Affairs benefits.
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“This is a great opportunity to get updates on benefits,” said Manatee County At-Large Commissioner — and Marine Corps
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Thomas Paine Party Video
Did you miss the 2025 Thomas Paine Party? Then you are in luck. You can watch the Thomas Paine Party video on the Florida Veterans for Common Sense YouTube Channel. To view it right now just click on the video below.
Learn about Founding Father, Thomas Paine, and why his writings are still important …
Firing of Senior Military Officers
Florida Veterans for Common Sense fully endorses the National Security Leaders for America’s statement on the firing of senior military officers.
National Security Leaders for
America Statement on Firing of
Senior Military Officers
February 22, 2025
Washington, DC, National Security Leaders for America (NSL4A) Founder and President, retired Rear Admiral Mike Smith, issued the following
“Red Tide Rick” Scott Is Unfit for Office
By FLVCS President, Gene Jones
Senator and former Governor “Red Tide Rick” Scott set Florida back years in our battle to combat climate change and protect our environment. Now, he confirms that he is also a bigot and an authoritarian sycophant.
It is bad enough that’s he’s proud to be endorsed by a grifter, …
Vote for candidates that believe in science
By FLVCS Board Member, Rich Scissors
It is more important than ever to vote for candidates that
- believe in science,
- believe climate change is real,
- believe climate change is made worse by humans,
- and are willing to take action to mitigate it.
We cannot adapt our way out of climate change. Mother Nature is just …
FLVCS Supports Paine Monument
Gene Jones, President, Florida Veterans for Common Sense (FLVCS), sent a letter to Margaret Downey, President of the Thomas Paine Memorial Association stating FLVCS supports a Paine Monument. Read the full letter below.
Florida Veterans for Common Sense encourages all FLVCS members and supporters and everyone who believes in the promise of America to write …