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May 26, 2026 | Joe Hendricks | Featured

City investigated treasurer’s credit card expenditures 

ANNA MARIA – Public records obtained from the city clerk’s office provide more details about the credit card expenditures referenced in the lawsuit complaint former city treasurer LeAnne (Addy) Endre…

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May 26, 2026 | Leslie Lake

Memorial Day tribute held in Anna Maria 

A solemn Memorial Day ceremony was held at The Center of Anna Maria Island on Monday morning, May 25 to honor U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the armed forces. 
    May 26, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

    Sgt. Getman named Hundred Club’s officer of the year

    ANNA MARIA – On May 14, the Manatee Hundred Club named Manatee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Sergeant Brett Getman as the 2026 Manatee County Office…
    May 26, 2026 | Leslie Lake

    Be aware of new traffic signal on Cortez Road

    CORTEZ – New traffic lights recently installed on Cortez Road have unexpectedly caught some drivers off-guard. The new traffic control signals are lo…
    May 21, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

    Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth, Bradenton Beach Commissioner Ralph Cole not seeking reelection

    Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titworth and Bradenton Beach Commissioner Ralph Cole will not seek reelection in November.
    May 19, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

    Holmes Beach stormwater fee discussions begin 

    Preliminary discussions have begun regarding the annual stormwater fee assessments to be levied on Holmes Beach property owners.
    May 19, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

    Decking up next for City Pier walkway 

     ANNA MARIA – The last concrete slab for the Anna Maria City Pier walkway was installed at the T-end of the pier on Friday, May 15, and Tampa Bay Mar…
    May 19, 2026 | Leslie Lake

    Bradenton Beach has a new building official

    Mike Alexander is now serving as the Bradenton Beach building official.

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      Learn about sea turtles at weekly Turtle Talks

      Turtle Watch volunteer Peggy Welch discussed sea turtle nesting habits. – Leslie Lake | Sun

      “The Outsider” comedically addresses politics and government

      A.C. (Evan Bradshaw) and Ned (Jeffrey Steiger) share a poignant moment on stage. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

      Sports Lounge continues Kentucky Derby Day tradition

      Ryan Talbert, Courtney McGough, Sandy Ziros, Sarah Santos and Tammi McCoy in the “winner’s circle” after Ziros and McCoy received their race-winning payouts. – Sports Lounge | Submitted

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        Reel Time: Profiles in Conservation

        The threat to local waters is clear in this drone image of the lyngbya (Dapis pleousa) bloom from 2020. – Rusty Chinnis | Sun

        First loggerhead sea turtle nest of season found

        The Turtle Watch patrol team of Lisa Picciano, Mary Kate Camara, Linda O’Neal, Bill Booher and Jeff Richmond celebrated the posting of the first sea turtle nest of the 2026 season. – Danielle Kimberly | Submitted

        A salute to “Captain” Hunter Brown

        “Captain” Hunter Brown demonstrates the unique push pole design at Marquesa Marine that has taken the guiding community by storm. – Rusty Chinnis | Sun

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          Scenic Highway group concerned about causeway signs, commercial activity 

          Several businesses offer personal watercraft rentals along the Palma Sola Causeway. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

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            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

            Pat Carlucci discusses ‘Baseball in Paradise’

            Anna Maria Island Historical Society board member Carolyn Orshak visited with Pat Carlucci during his book signing at the museum. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

            CENTER SCOREBOARD: Reel Coastal Properties claims flag football title

            Reel Coastal Properties won the The Center’s flag football championship. – The Center | Submitted

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