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April 8, 2021
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County to close vaccine appointments, site

MANATEE COUNTY – If you’ve been waiting to get a COVID-19 vaccine at the county-run Tom Bennett Park vaccination site, your chances to get that first shot are about to be limited. In an April 7 pr…
March 22, 2021
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Manatee County offers vaccine registration to those 18 or older

MANATEE COUNTY – Florida residents 18 or older can now register for the COVID-19 vaccine pool in anticipation of the state lowering the age requirement for the vaccine. Full-time and part-time res…
March 21, 2021
By SUN contributor
Treehouse owners get no relief from special magistrate

Treehouse owners get no relief from special magistrate

HOLMES BEACH – The owners of Angelinos Sea Lodge will not be allowed to lease their vacation rentals until they settle code compliance issues with the city, a special magistrate has ruled. Settlin…
March 15, 2021
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Commissioners consider changes to noise ordinance

HOLMES BEACH – Noise is news once again in this community. The subject was broached by Commissioner Kim Rash, who said he feels the city’s current noise ordinance and reliance on readings from a n…
March 15, 2021
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More people eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine

MANATEE COUNTY – More people are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Manatee County at more distribution sites, but there are also more requirements, depending on your situation. County offi…
March 8, 2021
By SUN contributor
Island Branch Library

Thanks, everyone

The Friends of the Island Library Board of Directors wanted to send our thanks to all of our friends who continue to support the public library on the Island through generous contributions, visiting…
March 8, 2021
By SUN contributor

Here’s where to get vaccines in Manatee County

MANATEE COUNTY – After weeks of waiting, seniors and others qualified to receive a COVID-19 vaccine are finally about to see some relief as more shots make their way to the county. The county-run…
March 1, 2021
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Training a new generation of environmental scientists

Training a new generation of environmental scientists

ANNA MARIA – The community scientist program at The Center of Anna Maria Island is getting off to a great start thanks to some help from students at Eckerd College and Mote Marine Laboratory and Aqua…
March 1, 2021
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Bali Hai site plan negotiations continue

Bali Hai site plan negotiations continue

HOLMES BEACH – Talks between the property owners at the Bali Hai Beachfront Resort and city leaders are planned to continue at a future meeting and it looks like both parties are moving closer to an…
March 1, 2021
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Commissioners close in on illuminated sign regulations

Commissioners close in on illuminated sign regulations

HOLMES BEACH – Backlit signs in the residential and A-1 district along Gulf Drive may have to be replaced under new regulations being considered by the city. Commissioners discussed the changes to…
February 22, 2021
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Aground no more

BRADENTON – Anyone traveling down Manatee Avenue the afternoon of Friday, Feb. 19 was treated to an interesting sight as the nine-person crew of the Exuma Trader, a Sarasota-based marine salvage vess…
February 18, 2021
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Suspect enters not guilty plea in fatal hit and run

Suspect enters not guilty plea in fatal hit and run

HOLMES BEACH – A hit-and-run traffic accident on Gulf Drive that caused the death of a pedestrian has resulted in a local woman being charged with a felony – leaving the scene of a crash that resulte…
February 11, 2021
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Beached boat to be removed from causeway

MANATEE COUNTY – The boat that’s been a fixture on the south side of the Palma Sola Causeway beach on Manatee Avenue for several days is expected to soon be gone. Manatee County Information Outrea…
February 11, 2021
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Suspect in fatal hit and run identified, booked

Updated Feb. 11 at 4:50 p.m.: Suspect Cierra Shannon turned herself in at the Bradenton Police Department at 4:45 p.m. today. She has been charged with leaving the scene of a traffic crash that resul…
February 11, 2021
By SUN contributor

More vaccine options come to Manatee County

MANATEE COUNTY – More COVID-19 vaccines are coming for Manatee County seniors age 65 and older along with more options for getting the vaccinations. Manatee County 311 operators began making appoi…