Sewer project in Bradenton Beach will impact residents, visitors and traffic

BRADENTON BEACH – Manatee County’s sewer rehabilitation project will begin soon along the west side of Gulf Drive South. The county project is expected to impact...

Whitmore accepts new role with Help to Home

MANATEE COUNTY – Holmes Beach resident and former Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore is the new development administrator for Help to Home, Inc. The non-profit...

FDEP seeks $8,500 for Aqua’s mangrove violations

MANATEE COUNTY – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) is levying an $8,500 penalty for the improper mangrove trimming and debris re- moval...

Deputy helps save sergeant’s life

ANNA MARIA – Sgt. Brett Getman is recovering from a heart attack he suffered while on duty on Dec. 19 and he credits Deputy...

Cortez Bridge meeting scheduled

CORTEZ – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will host a public information meeting for the pending Cortez Road bridge replacement project. FDOT’s in-person presentation...

Joe Hendricks

Correspondent Joe Hendricks covers Anna Maria and Bradenton Beach. Email