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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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August 25, 2026
By Leslie Lake

City extends Bridge Street paid parking lot permit 

The Bradenton Beach Commission granted a one-year extension of a temporary use permit that allows a paid parking lot to operate at the west end of Bridge Street. 
August 25, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Bradenton Beach commission discusses possible cabana ordinance

The city commission considered an ordinance that would regulate beach cabana rental companies while discussing other recent violations on city beaches.
August 25, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Tailgatin’ Sports Tavern opens in Cortez

CORTEZ – A family with deep roots in the restaurant business has opened a new sports bar called Tailgatin’ Sports Tavern.  After a soft opening on Friday, Aug. 21, the tavern officially opened the…
August 25, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Residents express concerns about sea turtle safety

BRADENTON BEACH – Residents voiced concerns to the city commission about turtle safety and asked the commission to do more to protect sea turtles from artificial lighting.  During the public…
August 18, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Palma Sola Bay doesn’t meet state bacteria standards

FDEP has confirmed that Palma Sola Bay fails state bacteria standards and might require a plan to reduce pollution.
August 18, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Bradenton Beach hires in-house building official

The city commission unanimously approved hiring Benjamin Carr to serve as Bradenton Beach’s new in-house building official.
August 18, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Great-grandson’s mural pays tribute to Sports Lounge’s Chicago roots

Camden Hammacker, painting a large mural of four Chicago sports stars on the Sports Lounge building.
August 18, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Turtle Watch reports fatal hatchling disorientations

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Fifty-five loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings were found dead on Gulf Drive on Wednesday night, Aug. 12. The following day, the Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monit…
August 11, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Pines Trailer Park, Bridge Street redevelopment plans presented 

Representatives of the Pines Park Investors LLC ownership group introduced their proposed conceptual plan to redevelop the Pines Trailer Park property at the east end of Bridge Street. 
August 11, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Online commenters weigh in on Pines, Bridge Street redevelopment plans 

BRADENTON BEACH – The Pines Trailer Park redevelopment plans included in the Pines Park Investors ownership group “Bridge Street Pier District” redevelopment project generated a great deal of social…
August 11, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Commission rejects proposed valet parking ordinance

The Bradenton Beach Commission wants the current parking regulations enforced.
August 11, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Smiles and hugs on the first day of school 

HOLMES BEACH – There were hugs, smiles and some tears shed as students began their first day of the 2026-27 school year at Anna Maria Elementary School on Monday, Aug. 10.  Students and their…
August 11, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Shorebird nesting season coming to a close

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The shorebird nesting season is ending on Anna Maria Island. The season began in May as more than 120 black skimmers and 80 least terns were observed sitting on an unusually hi…
August 3, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Pines Trailer Park owners to reveal new concept 

The Pines Trailer Park ownership will present its redevelopment concept the city commmission on Thursday, Aug. 6, at 6 p.m.
August 3, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Bradenton officials to review causeway regulations

BRADENTON – The city of Bradenton plans to review its existing regulations pertaining to vendors operating along the Palma Sola Causeway. The Palma Sola Causeway is part of the Florida Department…