Second Pine Avenue RFP authorized

Joe Hendricks - July 1, 2024

ANNA MARIA – As part of a block-by-block implementation strategy, the city of Anna Maria is issuing a request for proposals (RFP) for phase...

Mayor proposes reduced millage rate

Joe Hendricks - July 1, 2024

ANNA MARIA – Mayor Dan Murphy proposes lowering Anna Maria’s current 2.05 millage rate to the 1.8245 rollback rate, or lower. The rollback rate is...

DeSantis vetoes vacation rental bill

Joe Hendricks - June 28, 2024

TALLAHASSEE – Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed proposed state legislation that would have significantly hindered city and county governments’ ability to regulate short-term vacation rentals...

Mayor vetoes proposed charter amendment

Joe Hendricks - June 25, 2024

ANNA MARIA – Mayor Dan Murphy has vetoed an ordinance containing a proposed charter amendment that will now not be placed on the fall...

Vacation rental bill transmitted to DeSantis

Joe Hendricks - June 25, 2024

TALLAHASSEE – The fate of the Florida Legislature’s latest attempt to reserve the regulation of vacation rentals to the state lies in the hands...

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Joe Hendricks

Correspondent Joe Hendricks covers Anna Maria and Bradenton Beach. Email