Salem, Seymour seek city commission seat

ANNA MARIA – On Thursday, Jan. 26, the city commission will appoint Charlie Salem or Brian Seymour to fill the commission seat recently vacated...

County commission to discuss reinstalling Confederate monument

BRADENTON – On Tuesday, Jan. 31, the Manatee County Commission will discuss reinstalling a Confederate memorial monument that was removed from its downtown Bradenton...

Bradenton Beach Commission opposes state attacks on home rule

BRADENTON BEACH – Protecting home rule rights will be the city commission’s top priority during the state legislative session that convenes on March 5. Home...

Pilings placed in Hunters Point canal

CORTEZ – Seven new wooden pilings have been placed in the privately-owned Hunters Point canal near the canal-side entrance to the Cortez Village Marina. Installed...

Oyster Bar proposes enhancements at pier location

BRADENTON BEACH – The Anna Maria Oyster Bar (AMOB) wants to enhance and expand its operations at and around the Bradenton Beach Pier. The desired...

Joe Hendricks

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