Year in Review: Beyond the Island

MANATEE COUNTY – Beyond the confines of Anna Maria Island, a canal dispute, mangrove trimmings and a proposed water taxi service were among The...

Anna Maria: The Year in Review

ANNA MARIA – Reimagining Pine Avenue, Mote Marine, food trucks and noise violations were among the top new stories in Anna Maria in 2022. Projects Mayor...

Bradenton Beach: The Year in Review

BRADENTON BEACH – Old Town Trams, an anticipated dock expansion project, additional utility line undergrounding, eliminating term limits and Hurricane Ian damage were among...

Resiliency project plans to be further discussed

BRADENTON BEACH – One resident’s concerns about a proposed resiliency project garnered enough interest from Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) members to seek an additional...

Drainage project still impacting beach parking

BRADENTON BEACH – Portions of the Coquina Beach parking lot remain closed to beachgoers as work on the second phase of Manatee County’s extensive...

Joe Hendricks

Correspondent Joe Hendricks covers Anna Maria and Bradenton Beach. Email