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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 20, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Augello named permanent city attorney 

City commissioners approved a contract to retain City Attorney Erica Augello on a permanent basis. 
April 20, 2026
By Leslie Lake

10th Street beach groin closed for tripping hazard

The pier-like beach groin in Bradenton Beach near the 10th Street South beach access point is temporarily closed. 
April 20, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Native greenery will beautify Bridge Street roundabout

Three local entities will partner together to beautifiy the Bridge Street/Gulf Drive roundabout by planting native greenery.
April 16, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Annual picnic brings Cortez community together

CORTEZ – Attendees at the annual Cortez Community Picnic were treated to a picture-perfect weather day, a wide variety of homemade food and a big helping of neighborhood camaraderie. Sponsored by…
April 15, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Breezy Bakery celebrates five challenging years

On April 9, the fifth anniversary of the Breezy Bakery’s opening, owner Bri Suzano expressed gratitude on a Facebook post for being able to do what she loves. But she also reflected on the serious ch…
April 15, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Pines Trailer Park homeowner receives notice of abandonment

The Pines Trailer Park mobile home that Rob Bolash has owned for 22 years remains furnished and occupied, and he continues to mail his monthly lot rent checks. Yet, he was recently served with a “Not…
April 11, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Commission discusses future of Tingley Library

BRADENTON BEACH – When discussing the future of the Tingley Memorial Library, city commissioners expressed opposing, and sometimes contentious, views about the continued use of the city-owned library…
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. 
April 7, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Commission discusses building official’s hurricane recovery availability

Bradenton Beach commissioners received reassurance that Building Official Rob Perry will be available for post-hurricane recovery services, if needed. 
April 7, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Commissioners discuss curtailing free use of city planner

City commissioners discussed curtailing the free use of the city planner’s time as a consultant for developers.
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.