Portions of Greer Island closing to boaters

LONGBOAT KEY – Boaters will soon be prohibited from pulling ashore at two locations on Greer Island, also known as Beer Can Island, along...

Hunters Point dock permit challenge begins

CORTEZ – A hearing is un­derway to decide whether Hunt­ers Point can build 49 docks in the canal bordering the new development. The case pertains...

Planning board rejects proposed rezoning ordinance

BRADENTON BEACH – Planning and Zoning Board members have rejected a rezoning ordinance that would change some residential properties to mixed-use, asking that it...

Van Ostenbridge, Baugh Sunshine Law compliance questioned

MANATEE COUNTY – Constituent Dave Tank believes he heard Manatee County Commission Chairman Kevin Van Ostenbridge and County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh discussing county business...

City to stop resort from monopolizing beach access parking

BRADENTON BEACH – The city is addressing complaints about the city-owned beach access at the west end of 23rd Street North being used as...

Joe Hendricks

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