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October 27, 2026 | Leslie Lake | Featured

Former Seafood Shack site approved as longterm staging area for bridge replacement project 

CORTEZ – Despite objections voiced by residents who said they were misled about how a portion of a county-owned property would be used, Manatee County commissioners voted 5-1 in favor of executing a…

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October 27, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

Holmes Beach mayor’s race to be decided soon 

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the winner of the Holmes Beach mayor’s race will be known at some point after 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
    October 27, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

    Holmes Beach commission race to be decided soon

    The city election that concludes on Tuesday, Nov. 3, will determine which two candidates will serve two-year terms on the Holmes Beach City Commissio…
    October 20, 2026 | Leslie Lake

    Paid parking lot operators get extended compliance deadline 

     BRADENTON BEACH – The operators of a paid parking lot at 101 Bridge St. failed to meet the city’s previously imposed 45-day deadline to meet la…
    October 20, 2026 | Leslie Lake

    Commission clarifies Bridge Street noise limits

    BRADENTON BEACH – Drift-In owner Derek Williams asked the city commission for clarification of the city’s noise ordinance after what he described as…
    October 20, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

    Tourist tax funding remains uncertain for tidal valve project

    The city of Holmes Beach’s request to use tourist development tax revenues to help fund a tidal check valve project has been delayed indefinitely.
    October 20, 2026 | Leslie Lake

    Bradenton Beach Commission discusses CRA, tourist tax revenues

     BRADENTON BEACH – A question from Robert Talham, the Community Redevelopment Agency’s (CRA) newest board member, prompted a lengthy discussion…
    October 14, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

    Three cabana rental franchise agreements awarded 

    Anna Maria city commissioners awarded beach cabana rental-related franchise agreements to Beach Suites, CabanUp and My Beach Concierge.

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      Anna Maria Community Farmers Market back in full swing

      The Anna Maria Community Farmers Market take place every Tuesday through May. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

      BayFest shines despite rainy weather 

      The crowd enjoyed Jack’D Up’s late-afternoon performance. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

      Moose lodge throws children’s Halloween party

      These youngsters attended the AMI Moose Lodge’s children’s Halloween party. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

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        The Friendliest Catch Fishing Fun Day

        Longtime tournament participant Joe Spath holds a 20-inch trout he landed while fishing with Capt. Rick Grassett. – Capt. Rick Grassett | Submitted

        Reel Time: Fall is in the air

        Capt. David White and his fiancée, Julia Bocox, with a couple of king mackerel caught while fishing with live bait off Anna Maria Island. – Capt. David White | Submitted

        Cortez stone crabber expecting a difficult season

        Cortez stone crabber Wayde Campbell discussed his expectations for the upcoming season. – Leslie Lake | Sun

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          An important year for voters

          Renting a new breed of freedom

          Homeownership is still attainable

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            Center’s summer campers learn skimboarding

            Parker, 7, and Cooper, 9, about to jump onto their skimboards. – Leslie Lake | Sun

            Skim competition returns to Anna Maria

            The One Love AMI Skim Competition took place in Anna Maria. – The Center | Submitted

            Team Cablish & Gentile wins chamber golf tournament

            LaPensee Plumbing, Pools & Air owner Karen LaPensee tossed the bright green golf balls out of the hovering helicopter and one landed in the cup. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

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