Roadside ‘dis’-traction

A hand-drawn sign accusing Manatee County Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge, R-District 3, of “lies!” stands about 8:30 a.m. Feb. 23 alongside Manatee Avenue east of the Anna Maria Island Bridge. The back read, “Vote corrupt KVO Out!” but carried no signature identifying who placed the sign. In August, Van Ostenbridge, seeking reelection, faces primary challenger Tal Siddique. Democrat Diana Shoemaker will face the primary winner in November. Islander Photo: Lisa Neff