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March 10, 2026 | Joe Hendricks | Featured

Voters reject West Manatee Fire and Rescue property tax request

West Manatee Fire and Rescue district voters rejected/approved the fire district’s request to levy a millage rate-based property tax.

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March 10, 2026 | Leslie Lake

City commissioners extend CRA through 2047

Bradenton Beach city commissioners extended the Bradenton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency through 2047.
    March 3, 2026 | Leslie Lake

    City officials discuss homes to be demolished

    The Bradenton Beach City Commission received an update on post-hurricane-related building permits and home demolition activity.
    March 3, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

    City celebrates city clerk’s retirement

    City officials and visiting city clerks paid tribute to Holmes Beach City Clerk Stacey Johnston during her final regular city commission meeting on T…
    February 27, 2026 | Rodney Kwiatkowski

    Volunteers and firefighters safeguard Mount Vernon homes

    Volunteers moved door to door throughout the Mount Vernon 55+ condominium community in west Bradenton on Saturday, Feb. 21, with ladders in hand and…
    February 24, 2026 | Sun staff

    Thomas Gray Vaught

    Thomas Gray Vaught was born on Jan. 2, 1948, in Kansas City, Missouri and he died on Feb. 20, 2026, in Bradenton, Florida at the age of 78. Tom is…
    February 11, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

    Scentral Park dog park improvements progressing

    he city is now providing Scentral Park dog park updates at the city website, www.holmesbeachfl.org. The online updates can also be accessed using the…
    February 10, 2026 | Leslie Lake

    Robert Talham appointed to Bradenton Beach City Commission 

    Retired contractor Robert Talham was appointed to serve as the next Ward 4 city commissioner. 

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      Upcoming events: theater, jewelry sale, flower show, parade, Nautical Market, Heritage Day and more…

      Springfest featured art, crafts and food

      These octopus sculptures were featured at the Art-N-Around booth. – Lance Roy | Sun

      Springfest returning to Holmes Beach

      Springfest takes place Saturday, Feb. 28, and Sunday, March 1. – Blue Ribbon Events | Submitted

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        Reel Time on The Road: Fishing the Chass

        Captain Rick Grassett admired the 33-inch snook he caught and released. – Rusty Chinnis | Sun

        On the Cusp: legislative action needed

        Captain Justin Moore, an active advocate for water and habitat protection, holds a large trout that his client, Jenny Ruffalo, caught on a past fishing trip. – Tom Ruffalow | Submitted

        The Waterman 2026: Fishing for a purpose

        Andy Mill addressed the participants of the 2026 Waterman Tournament. – Rusty Chinnis | Sun

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          Izzy’s Place opens at former Slicker’s Eatery site

          Izzy’s Place owner Tom Theophilopoulos stands in front of the new sign at the newly opened diner on Cortez Road. – Leslie Lake | Sun

          Tips on selling in a funky market

          January weather wasn’t the only thing chilly

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            CENTER SCOREBOARD: flag football and soccer

            CENTER SCOREBOARD: flag football and soccer

            CENTER SCOREBOARD: flag football and soccer

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