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Joe Hendricks

Joe Hendricks

February 11, 2017
Joe Hendricks the editor of the Anna Maria Island Sun. As a Sun reporter, Joe primarily covers the cities of Anna Maria and Holmes Beach, including those two city goverments. He also covers Island-related matters at the county and state levels.
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March 13, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Final vote pending on proposed clam, seagrass projects

Final vote pending on proposed clam, seagrass projects

ANNA MARIA – A final city commission vote on a $50,000 funding request for proposed clam and seagrass restoration projects is expected on Thursday, March 24. During the Anna Maria City Commission’…
March 11, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Historical Society hosting Heritage Day celebration on Tuesday

Historical Society hosting Heritage Day celebration Tuesday

ANNA MARIA – The Anna Maria Island Historical Society is hosting its annual Heritage Day celebration on Tuesday, March 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Historical Museum at 402 Pine Ave. Free tours…
March 11, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Island resident arrested for allegedly damaging trolley bus

Island resident arrested for allegedly damaging trolley bus

ANNA MARIA – Holmes Beach resident Cash John Nichols, 27, has been arrested and charged with criminal mischief after being denied a ride on one of the free trolleys that serve Anna Maria Island…
March 10, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Bradenton Beach considering towing standards and maximum fees

Bradenton Beach considering towing standards, maximum fees

BRADENTON BEACH – City officials are concerned about the towing practices being used by a Bradenton-based towing company. City Attorney Ricinda Perry initiated the towing concern discussion during…
March 7, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
AMI Moose Lodge welcomes distinguished visitor

AMI Moose Lodge welcomes distinguished visitor

BRADENTON BEACH – Moose International Board of Directors Chairman Paul Curtis visited Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge #2188 Thursday afternoon and evening. Accompanied by his wife Bonnie, Curtis sto…
March 6, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Dredged channel will not include navigational markers

Dredged channel will not include navigational markers

BRADENTON BEACH – Due to liability and maintenance concerns, navigational markers will not be installed in the recently dredged channel between the Bridge Street Pier and the Coquina North boat ramp…
February 28, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria Commission discusses nutrient removal project

Anna Maria Commission discusses nutrient removal project

ANNA MARIA – The City Commission is considering committing $50,000 in federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds for a nutrient removal project. At the request of Commissioner Robert Kingan, a poten…
February 28, 2022
By Joe Hendricks

Anna Maria passes sex offender ordinance

ANNA MARIA – The city has a new ordinance in place that regulates the activities of sexual offenders and sexual predators. Prior to the Feb. 23 adoption of Ordinance 22-898, the city had no ordina…
February 27, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria amends off-street parking regulations

Anna Maria amends off-street parking regulations

ANNA MARIA – The city has a newly-amended ordinance that addresses business parking in off-street parking areas. Adopted by the city commission on Feb. 23, the new off-street parking regulations a…
February 27, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Hunters Point construction continues despite dock challenge

Hunters Point construction continues despite dock challenge

UPDATED Feb. 28, 2022, 1:28 p.m. – CORTEZ – Construction has begun on two homes along the canal of the Hunters Point Resort & Marina property, but the developer says that docks are not planned fo…
February 20, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Commissioners question engineering costs

Commissioners question engineering costs

BRADENTON BEACH – City officials are concerned about higher than expected engineering costs for a state-funded beautification and landscaping project along Gulf Drive North. To date, Lynn Burnett’…
February 19, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Building permit sought for beachfront property at 105 Elm

Building permit sought for beachfront property

ANNA MARIA – Bradenton resident Fedora Campbell is moving forward with her plan to build a three-story, single-family home on her undeveloped beachfront property at 105 Elm Ave. “There has been so…
February 15, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Island resident seriously injured in golf cart/auto crash

Drug test results released in auto-golf cart crash

HOLMES BEACH – The driver of the car that recently collided head-on with a golf cart traveling in the opposite direction tested positive for THC and generic Xanax, according to a Florida Department o…
February 13, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Pine Avenue sidewalk and crosswalk concepts approved

Pine Avenue sidewalk, crosswalk concepts approved

ANNA MARIA – City commissioners have approved the conceptual plans for the new sidewalks and crosswalks to be installed or modified as part of the Reimagining Pine Avenue project. Mayor Dan Murphy…
February 13, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Marine biologist opposes clam restoration project

Marine biologist opposes clam restoration project

ANNA MARIA – Clams are not the solution to red tide pollution, retired marine biologist Dr. Randy Edwards told city commissioners who are considering a proposed clam restoration project in and around…