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September 8, 2026 | Joe Hendricks | Featured

Anna Maria hosts parking study meeting

Mayor Mark Short spent more than two hours speaking to approximately 150 people during the city’s town hall-style parking study meeting. 

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September 8, 2026 | Leslie Lake

Bradenton Beach Commission adopts 2026-27 budget

The city commission has adopted on first reading the city’s $7.33 million 2026-27 fiscal year budget.
    September 8, 2026 | Leslie Lake

    Bradenton Beach CRA budget approved on first reading

    The Bradenton Beach CRA has approved on first reading its $2.77 million budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
    September 8, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

    Anna Maria budget adopted on first reading

    ANNA MARIA – The city of Anna Maria’s 2026-27 fiscal year budget has been adopted on first reading and will soon be finalized on second and final rea…
    September 1, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

    Commercial activity increasing at Kingfish Boat Ramp

    Holmes Beach officials are growing concerned about the commercial activity at the Kingfish Boat Ramp.
    September 1, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

    Gulf Islands Ferry service now includes Coquina Beach

    Manatee County’s Gulf Islands Ferry operation is being expanded to include a stop at the Coquina Bayside South Boat Ramp in Bradenton Beach, across t…
    September 1, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

    Holmes Beach mayor discusses potential paid parking

    Mayor Judy Titsworth recently shared her thoughts on the possibility of paid parking in Holmes Beach
    September 1, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

    City clerk appointed city administrator

    City Clerk Amber LaRowe will also serve as Anna Maria’s first city administrator when the new 2026-27 fiscal year begins on Oct. 1.

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      Endless Summer Afterglow Party coming to Bridge Street

      Bridge Street will be closed to vehicular traffic during the street party. – Leslie Lake | Sun

      Bridge Street to be decked out for Halloween

      Stephanie Citro Hudson and Angela Rodocker, right, presented the Halloween decorating request and concept to the city commission. – Leslie Lake | Sun

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        Salty Dawg: The thin line

        The Sportsman Swap is back

        The Sportsman Swap is a chance to exchange gear and ideas with others who are passionate about hunting, fishing and environmental conservation. – Submitted

        Salty Dawg: The opinion of otters

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          It’s hot outside, let’s take a break

          Surfside collapse impacts today’s condo owners

          Tailgatin’ Sports Tavern opens in Cortez

          Tonya and Doug Lutz, center, stand behind the bar with their family members Adison Lutz, Kellen Decker, Christian Decker (front), Larissa Quijano and Dan Quijano. – Leslie Lake | Sun

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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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