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Leslie Lake

July 11, 2022
Leslie Lake covers Bradenton Beach, Cortez, the environment and Anna Maria Elementary School.
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June 2, 2025
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Bradenton Beach officials reflect on 2024 hurricane lessons. - Leslie Lake | Sun

Bradenton Beach officials reflect on 2024 hurricane lessons

BRADENTON BEACH – City officials discussed lessons learned following last year’s hurricanes and preparation for potential upcoming storms. “We learned the lesson that you can never be over-prepared…
June 2, 2025
By Leslie Lake
It takes a (fishing) village

It takes a (fishing) village

CORTEZ – Following the devastation in Cortez caused by Hurricane Helene, many individuals and groups stepped up to help the Cortez residents who lost so much in the Sept. 26, 2024 hurricane. The Cor…
May 30, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Hearing scheduled for Pines’ lawsuit dismissal request

Hearing scheduled for Pines’ lawsuit dismissal request

BRADENTON BEACH – A July 28 hearing is scheduled for a judge to decide on a motion filed by Pines Park Investors LLC to dismiss a lawsuit filed against them by the Pines Trailer Park Homeowners Assoc…
May 30, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Commissioners prioritize CDBG-funded projects

Commissioners prioritize CDBG-funded projects

BRADENTON BEACH – City commissioners conducted a May 19 work meeting as they continue working toward fulfilling the program requirements to receive county-controlled Community Development Block Grant…
May 28, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Commission discusses Tingley Library’s future

Commission discusses Tingley Library’s future

BRADENTON BEACH – City commissioners and library clerk and treasurer Eveann Adams met on May 21 to discuss the future of the Tingley Memorial Library, funding for repairs and a renewed conversation a…
May 27, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Bradenton Beach requests dismissal of Luper lawsuit

Bradenton Beach requests dismissal of Luper lawsuit

BRADENTON BEACH – The city of Bradenton Beach is asking for a dismissal of an April 25 lawsuit filed against the city by Bungalow Beach Resort owner Gayle Luper. Attorney Robert Lincoln is represent…
May 20, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Pines owners ask for dismissal of HOA lawsuit

Pines’ owners ask for dismissal of HOA lawsuit

BRADENTON BEACH – Pines Park Investors LLC filed a motion for the court to dismiss a lawsuit filed against them in March by the Pines Trailer Park Homeowners Association (HOA). The HOA lawsuit filed…
May 20, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Three young manatees rehabbing at Bishop Museum

Three young manatees rehabbing at Bishop Museum

BRADENTON – The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature received three young female manatees for secondary rehabilitation. The largest of the three, Crane, is recovering from cold stress syndrome, and w…
May 12, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Natural Resources Director discusses state of beaches

Beach improvement projects coming

MANATEE COUNTY – Anna Maria Island beach renourishment is scheduled for 2026-27 at federal expense, but Manatee County must pay to stabilize Gulf Drive, install offshore erosion control breakwaters a…
May 12, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Slicker's to celebrate four year anniversary on May 17

Slicker’s to celebrate four years on May 17

CORTEZ – Slicker’s Eatery is celebrating its fourth anniversary on Saturday, May 17 under a giant tent with live music, food, raffles and prizes. After being closed down for 128 days following exten…
May 12, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Turtle Tracks and Shorebird Facts presentations on Mondays

Turtle Tracks and Shorebird Facts presentations on Mondays

HOLMES BEACH – The weekly Monday morning Turtle Tracks and Shorebird Facts presentations have begun. The free lively and informative presentations about sea turtles and shorebirds by Anna Maria Isla…
May 7, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Hope remains for residents purchase of Pines Trailer

Pines residents can use paid parking lot – for now

BRADENTON BEACH – The attorney for the owners of the parking lot at the Pines Trailer Park said residents who pay their rent may continue to use the lot for free while the city commission considers t…
May 6, 2025
By Leslie Lake

Sea turtle season kicks off with Suzi Fox Day

BRADENTON BEACH – The official start to sea turtle nesting season kicked off at Coquina Beach on May 1. Named Suzi Fox Day, in tribute to the late executive director of Anna Maria Island Turtle Watc…
April 21, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Permit fee waiver extended in Bradenton Beach

Permit fee waiver extended in Bradenton Beach

BRADENTON BEACH – City commissioners unanimously approved an extension of the waiver of permit fees for storm-damage related repairs until July 17. City Building Official Bill Palmer gave an update…
April 21, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Pines residents speak out on paid parking

Pines residents speak out on paid parking

BRADENTON BEACH – Pines Trailer Park residents came to an April 17 city commission meeting well-prepared and represented to discuss their lack of parking at the park. At issue was the parking lot at…