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Anna Maria

City creates bus stop for Anna Maria Elementary student

Vivian Rose Geller likes her new bus stop in Anna Maria. – Colleen Geller | Submitted

Parks ordinance addresses beach yoga, dogs and vending

Beach yoga is good for the mind, spirit and body. – FreePik | Submitted
Anna Maria seawall regulations being amended

Anna Maria seawall regulations being amended

Repairs to this seawall at a home on Kumquat Drive can now proceed according to the emergency ordinance. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

    Bradenton Beach

    Robert Talham appointed to Bradenton Beach City Commission 

    City commission appointee Robert Talham spoke during the Feb. 5 commission meeting. – Leslie Lake | Sun

    Commission discusses Ward 4 vacancy

    The city commission and the city attorney discussed the Ward 4 vacancy. – Leslie Lake | Sun

    City facing challenges with FEMA reimbursements

    Police Chief and Public Works Director John Cosby outlined the challenges with the city’s FEMA reimbursements. – Leslie Lake | Sun

      Holmes Beach

      Scentral Park dog park improvements progressing

      Portions of the large and small dog areas remain open while the dog park is being resodded. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

      Commission approves Bungalow Beach Resort major development plan 

      Gayle Luper testified at the quasi-judicial hearing during which this architectural rendering was presented. – Leslie Lake | Sun

      New Holmes Beach city clerk named

      Marina Hovious is moving from Oregon to serve as the next Holmes Beach city clerk. – Marina Horvious | Submitted

        Anna Maria Island

        Trolley grants awarded to Island, Cortez non-profits

        After the award ceremony, the grant recipients gathered in the Waterline lobby for a group photo. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

        Clean Water Committee’s reusable bags arrive

        Some of the Clean Water Committee’s reusable bags mention Anna Maria Island and some do not. – Joe Hendricks | Sun
        Anna Maria honors veterans with parade, recognition ceremony

        Anna Maria honors veterans on Veterans Day

        Grand Marshal Darcie Duncan rode with City Clerk Amber LaRowe, Barb Murphy and Grand Marshal Dan Murphy. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

          Manatee County

          Manatee County among plaintiffs in suit against state officials

          Manatee County among plaintiffs in suit against state officials

          Attorney Jamie Cole filed the SB 180 lawsuit on Sept. 29. – Submitted
          Manatee County joining SB 180 legal challenge

          Manatee County joining SB 180 legal challenge

          County Commissioner Tal Siddique spoke in favor of the county joining the lawsuit. – YouTube | Submitted
          TDC supports $750,000 ferry funding request

          TDC supports $750,000 ferry funding request

          There is currently no City Pier walkway between the Anna Maria shoreline and the T-end pier buildings.

            Cortez

            “It Takes a Village” initiative rolled out

            AP Bell Fish Company owner Karen Bell spoke about the commercial fishing industry. – Leslie Lake | Sun

            Commissioners consider park at Seafood Shack site

            The former Seafood Shack property is fenced pending a decision by Manatee County commissioners on its future use. – Leslie Lake | Sun

            Cortez residents form coalition to oppose boat ramps at Shack

            The possibility of Manatee County installing boat ramps where the Seafood Shack restaurant once stood is a subject of concern for Cortez residents. – Leslie Lake | Sun

              West Manatee Fire Rescue

              Kwiatkowski named Florida Fire Marshal of the Year

              Kwiatkowski named Florida Fire Marshal of the Year

              Rodney Kwiatkowski was named the Florida Fire Marshal of the Year. – WMFR | Submitted
              Single-family home elevator systems have risks

              Single-family home elevator systems have risks

              West Manatee Fire Rescue responded to the accident scene. – WMFR | Submitted
              WMFR staff recounts hurricane response

              WMFR staff recounts hurricane response

              West Manatee Fire Rescue’s Station 2 crew readies to help clean up the community Oct. 10. – Submitted | WMFR

                Schools

                Magic of Christmas at AME

                Anna Maria Elementary’s fifth-grade class performed “The Magic of Christmas” play last week before going on holiday break. – Anne Yarbrough | Sun
                Anna Maria Elementary speed zone cameras installed

                Anna Maria Elementary speed zone cameras installed

                Automated speed zone cameras were installed near Anna Maria Elementary. – Joe Hendricks | Sun
                Celebrating ‘The Magic of Christmas’

                Celebrating ‘The Magic of Christmas’

                The fifth-grade cast of “The Magic of Christmas” strikes a pose after receiving a standing ovation on Dec. 19 at The Center of Anna Maria Island. From left, back row, are Mrs. Stephanie Davis, Vincent Myers, Sam May, Stryder Petitt, Jase Moore, Gunnar Maize, Sawyer Leibfried, Kellan Oelfke, Colten DeBerry, Eastin Walker. From left, front row, are Kellan Reed, Leo Tyler, Jack Palmer, Roman Smith, Fabian Cianciarelli, Grayson Hinckle, Brandon Sato, Aria Thomas and Sofia Hendrickson. – Kristin Swain | Sun