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Jason Schaffer

Jason Schaffer

March 29, 2021
Sun correspondent Jason Schaffer covers tourism, the arts, Anna Maria Elementary School, law enforcement, and the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce. Email
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April 12, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Holmes Beach gets ATVs through grant

Holmes Beach police get two new ATVs with COVID grant

HOLMES BEACH – The Police Department has two new Polaris side-by-side ATVs thanks to a grant set aside for COVID enforcement activities by law enforcement agencies. “We decided to get a couple of th…
April 12, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Newly constructed Coquina Beach lifeguard tower #9

New Coquina Beach lifeguard towers offer high tech public safety solutions

COQUINA BEACH – If you head to Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach, you may be surprised to find something entirely different than the lifeguard towers you’re used to seeing on American beaches. For de…
April 2, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Study could mean major improvements to Longboat Key bridge

Study could mean major improvements to Longboat Key bridge

COQUINA BEACH – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District One is conducting a Project Development and Environmental Study (PD&E) for the heavily-traveled and often congested SR 789…
April 2, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Lifeguards, law enforcement prepared for busy beach holidays

Lifeguards, law enforcement prepared for busy beach holidays

COQUINA BEACH – This weekend marks the start of the busy holiday beach season that runs through Memorial Day weekend, and local public safety agencies say they are ready. Public Safety and local l…
March 29, 2021
By Jason Schaffer

Holmes Beach parking permits prove controversial

HOLMES BEACH – City commissioners may have more questions than ever after a lengthy discussion about charging residents a $15 fee for parking decals allowing them to park on designated “permit-only”…
March 28, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Former Holmes Beach Planning Commissioner Sylvia Harris Honored

Former Holmes Beach planning commissioner Sylvia Harris honored

Former Holmes Beach Planning Commissioner Sylvia Harris was honored during the City Commission meeting on March 23. “She’s a remarkable lady,” Mayor Judy Titsworth said. “She’s been with us forever…