My Beach Concierge and CabanUp and Beach Suites (not shown) were granted cabana rental franchise agreements. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

Local builder Frank Agnelli shared his concerns with the mayor and city commissioners. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

As city clerk, Amber LaRowe participated in the parking meeting at The Center in August. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

John Cosby reflected on his career with the police department. – Leslie Lake | Sun

Police Chief Appointee Lenard Diaz and Officer Andrew Lyon, right, discussed the officer’s past allegations. – Leslie Lake | Sun

Sand dredged from Longboat Pass is pumped onto Coquina Beach. – Leslie Lake | Sun

It’s illegal to move or remove a campaign sign in Holmes Beach, unless you are the property owner. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

Police Chief Lenard Diaz’s wife, Christine, pinned the chief’s badge onto his uniform. – Leslie Lake | Sun

Ben ten Haaf stood atop the sand-covered alley he hopes is soon vacated. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

Simple activities can help enhance a child’s fine motor skills. – Submitted

Mark Taylor stands in front of the John Deere tractor he drives. – Ernie Vanderwalt | Submitted

The drowning occured west of Passage Key. – Apple Maps | Submitted

From left, Lt. Cameron Frazier and Firefighter Mark Fontana stood beside Tender 534 during their Ross Fire deployment. – WMFR | Submitted

City officials are concerned about personal watercraft rentals taking place at the Kingfish Boat Ramp. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

A smaller pontoon ferry boat will operate between the Bradenton Beach Pier and Coquina Beach. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

This rendering gives a general sense of what the new Cortez Bridge will look like. – FDOT | Submitted

Suncoast Waterkeeper Executive Director Abbey Tyrna spoke during the Cortez Coffee gathering. – Ernie Vanderwalt | Sun

CVHS Vice President Paul Dreyfoos spoke about the Seafood Shack property during the FISH meeting. – Leslie Lake | Sun

Pictured (back row, left to right) during the June 12 visit are Firefighter Chris Rudolph, Chase Parks, Britny Parks holding Harper Parks, Jason Parks, Captain Tyler MacDonald and Firefighter David Miller. In the front row are Lucas Parks and Keegan Parks. – WMFR | Submitted

Longboat Key Firemedic Joshua Moss (right) worked alongside partner crews during a vehicle extrication training scenario. – WMFR | Submitted

WMFR Firefighter/Paramedic Casey Fishback installed a smoke alarm, accompanied by American Red Cross representative Paige Eddens. – WMFR | Submitted

Artist Cory Wright stands in front of her new mural at Anna Maria Elementary school. – Leslie Lake | Sun

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

Automated speed zone cameras were installed near Anna Maria Elementary. – Joe Hendricks | Sun