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Leslie Lake

Leslie Lake

July 11, 2022
Leslie Lake covers Bradenton Beach, Cortez, the environment and Anna Maria Elementary School.
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April 7, 2026
By Leslie Lake

FDEP and city investigating relocation of beach rocks

FDEP and city staff are investigating the recent relocation of several large beach rocks.
April 7, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Patio and fence installed at Salt Bar & Table without permits

A concrete patio overlay and a fence were installed at the rear of Salt Bar & Table restaurant property without the required permits, according to the city’s building department. 
March 31, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Pines Trailer Park HOA says 20 residents remain

During the March 19 city commission meeting, Building Official Rob Perry estimated there were only five to seven inhabited mobile homes left in the 86-unit Pines Trailer Park.
March 28, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Tingley Memorial Library options discussed

The Tingey Memorial Library building needs $230,000 to $250,000 for repairs and the library fund only has $130,000.
March 28, 2026
By Leslie Lake

County providing additional funding for pier repairs, ferry enhancements

The county is providing Bradenton Beach with additional funds for ferry service enhancements and hurricane-related pier and dock repairs.
March 25, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Public hearing held for proposed Longboat Pass Bridge construction

Bradenton Beach officials are concerned that FDOT’s plans to replace the existing Longboat Pass Bridge drawbridge with a higher fixed-span bridge will negatively impact traffic flow.
March 24, 2026
By Leslie Lake

City rejects Pines Trailer Park lot split application, expects new development plans

BRADENTON BEACH – The owners of the Pines Trailer Park have applied to the city to subdivide the mobile home park into two separate parcels.  “They did put in an application for a lot split which…
March 24, 2026
By Leslie Lake

City responding to Cushing lawsuit subpoena 

The city of Bradenton Beach is responding to a subpoena received regarding a lawsuit filed by former Building Official Darin Cushing.
March 24, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Shorebird nesting season has begun on Anna Maria Island

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring (Turtle Watch) personnel and volunteers have started conducting beach nesting bird surveys on Anna Maria Island to locate…
March 13, 2026
By Leslie Lake

City to install guideline signs at pickleball courts

BRADENTON BEACH – In response to resident requests, the city will be installing pickleball guideline signs at the city courts in Herb Dolan Park and Lou Barolo Park.  Bradenton Beach resident…
March 11, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Milestone condo inspection ordinance presented

City commissioners approved the first reading of a city ordinance that pertains to state-mandated milestone condominium inspections.
March 10, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Izzy’s Place opens at former Slicker’s Eatery site

CORTEZ – Following the Feb. 1 closing of Slicker’s Eatery, the leased restaurant space at 12012 Cortez Road has been transformed under new ownership into a diner with a new name: Izzy’s Place. Lon…
March 10, 2026
By Leslie Lake

City commissioners extend CRA through 2047

Bradenton Beach city commissioners extended the Bradenton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency through 2047.
March 3, 2026
By Leslie Lake

City officials discuss homes to be demolished

The Bradenton Beach City Commission received an update on post-hurricane-related building permits and home demolition activity.
March 3, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Stewart, Warren-Kaleta seek to dismiss StayTerra lawsuits 

 ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Attorneys for Kiri Stewart and Jennifer Warren-Kaleta have asked that the lawsuits filed against them by StayTerra Vacations be dismissed in each of their respective cases.&…