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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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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.&…
February 24, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Stop work order issued at Bradenton Beach Marina

BRADENTON BEACH – Acting Building Official Robert Perry issued a stop work order at the Bradenton Beach Marina property after wooden poles were erected without a city permit. The Feb. 9 stop work…
February 24, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Commission disputes former city attorney’s billing invoices 

City officials are only willing to pay $23,782 of the $167,674 that former city attorney Ricinda Perry billed the city for.
February 17, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Commission to discuss former city attorney’s invoices

On Thursday, Feb. 19, the Bradenton Beach City Commission will discuss billing invoices submitted by former city attorney Ricinda Perry.
February 17, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival attracts thousands 

Under picture-perfect skies, thousands of attendees at the 44th annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival enjoyed live music, local seafood dishes, arts and crafts and educational exhibits. 
February 11, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Proposed cruise port prompts threats to county staff

County staff is reportedly being subjected to harassment and threats related to a proposed cruise terminal project near Rattlesnake Key. 
February 11, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival entertainment announced

CORTEZ – The Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage (FISH) has released the entertainment schedule for the 44th annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival.  On Saturday, Feb. 14, the live mu…