Old documents provide new Azure Shores solution

BRADENTON BEACH – Building Official Steve Gilbert’s review of the city’s 1989 comprehensive plan and 1990 land development code (LDC) may help resolve an...

New sewer line will service future Peninsula Bay development

CORTEZ – The tree and bush clearing activity currently taking place along the north side of Cortez Road West, between 115th Street West and...

Non-conforming lot ordinance on hold

ANNA MARIA – The Anna Maria City Commission is delaying action by a month on a proposed ordinance pertaining to multiple non-conforming lots located...

Proposed vacation rental legislation fails

TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Legislature has failed in its efforts to preempt the regulation of short-term vacation rentals to the state. During the 60-day legislative...

Mote Marine Science, Education & Outreach Center opens

ANNA MARIA – The Mote Marine Science, Education & Outreach Center on the City Pier is now open free of charge from 10 a.m....

Joe Hendricks

Correspondent Joe Hendricks covers Anna Maria and Bradenton Beach. Email