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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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November 1, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Pandemic alters Moose kids’ Halloween party

Pandemic alters Moose kids’ Halloween party

BRADENTON BEACH – Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge’s annual children’s Halloween party was a drive-thru affair this year. From 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday morni…
October 29, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Judge orders three Sunshine Law defendants to reimburse city

Judge orders three Sunshine Law defendants to reimburse city

BRADENTON BEACH – Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Edward Nicholas has issued an order calling for Sunshine Law lawsuit defendants Reed Mapes, Tjet Martin and John Metz to potentially pay the cit…
October 26, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Florida Fishing Fleet snags Chamber golf tournament win

Florida Fishing Fleet snags Chamber golf tournament win

BRADENTON – The foursome of golfers representing the Cortez-based Florida Fishing Fleet won the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce’s 21st annual golf tournament. The tournament was held Friday…
October 26, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Bradenton Beach enacting micromobility leasing moratorium

Bradenton Beach placing moratorium on leasing

BRADENTON BEACH – The Bradenton Beach City Commission is in the process of enacting a temporary 180-day moratorium on the leasing of micromobility devices that include three-wheeled autocycles and mo…
October 26, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
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Time running out to get vote-by-mail ballots in

MANATEE COUNTY – If you received a vote-by-mail ballot, you must return it in time for it to be received by the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office by Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m., regardless…
October 26, 2020
By Joe Hendricks

Details still pending in possible murder-suicide investigation

BRADENTON BEACH – As of today, no additional details have been provided on the possible murder-suicide discovered at 2514 Ave. C in Bradenton Beach on Saturday, Oct. 17. When contacted Monday, lea…
October 26, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Beach renourishment staging area concerns addressed

Beach renourishment staging area concerns addressed

BRADENTON BEACH – Gulf View condominium residents and rental owners Yvette and Harry Abrahamson say they appreciate the beach renourishment efforts, but they had been concerned about a staging area t…
October 18, 2020
By Joe Hendricks

Possible murder-suicide under investigation

BRADENTON BEACH – A concerned father found his daughter and her roommate dead in their home on Saturday afternoon in what police say could be a case of murder-suicide. Bradenton Beach Police respo…
October 12, 2020
By Joe Hendricks

City seeks legal opinion from attorney general

ANNA MARIA – The Anna Maria City Commission seeks an opinion from the Florida Attorney General’s office as to whether the same company can serve as project engineer and project inspector on the same…
October 11, 2020
By Joe Hendricks

City Pier Grill anticipates November opening

ANNA MARIA – Barring any unforeseen circumstances, The City Pier Grill is still on track to open on Friday, Nov. 20. Also featuring a bait shop, The City Pier Grill will be operated by GSM Partner…
October 4, 2020
By Joe Hendricks

Two parking garage questions on Bradenton Beach ballot

BRADENTON BEACH – With vote-by-mail ballots already being cast, Bradenton Beach voters have begun deciding whether the city charter will prohibit or allow parking garages. The Bradenton Beach ball…
October 4, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Abandoned sailboat removal still awaited

Abandoned sailboat removal still awaited

ANNA MARIA – Mayor Dan Murphy is frustrated with the lack of action regarding the removal of a derelict sailboat southeast of the new City Pier. The large, multi-hulled, partially sunken sailboat…
October 2, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria mayor issues two mask-related orders

Anna Maria mayor issues two face mask orders

ANNA MARIA – Mayor Dan Murphy issued two new emergency orders today regarding COVID-19 and face coverings. One order serves notice that an individual who refuses to wear a face mask or face coveri…
September 29, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
County face covering mandate rescinded, repealed

County face-covering mandate rescinded, repealed

MANATEE COUNTY – The mandatory face-covering requirement in Manatee County is no longer in effect as of today. Manatee County recommends, but no longer requires, face coverings to be worn inside b…
September 28, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Daiquiri Deck manager pleads not guilty to grand theft

Daiquiri Deck manager pleads not guilty to grand theft

BRADENTON BEACH – Daiquiri Deck manager and Sarasota resident Tabatha Lynne Dondanville, 27, has entered a plea of not guilty to a felony charge of grand theft. According to Manatee County Court r…