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December 29, 2020
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Person of the Year: Kathy Smart

Kathy Smart shares Sun Person of the Year honors

HOLMES BEACH – When you walk into Minnie’s Beach Café you’re not just walking into another of Anna Maria Island’s amazing restaurants, you’re walking into a family’s home. And that family is helmed b…
December 29, 2020
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Treehouse owners clash with city over VRC renewals

Treehouse owners clash with city over VRC renewals

HOLMES BEACH – The beachfront treehouse built by Lynn Tran and Richard Hazen is the story that just keeps on giving. While the owners are still appealing a court ruling ordering the destruction of…
December 21, 2020
By SUN contributor
Island Players return to the virtual stage

Island Players virtual “Christmas Carol” a hit

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The Island Players were a hit with their online, two-night limited engagement of an original version of “A Christmas Carol,” their holiday gift to the community. The hour-long…
December 14, 2020
By SUN contributor
Tourism is rebounding in Manatee County

Tourism rebounding in Manatee County

MANATEE COUNTY – Tourist Development Council members received some encouraging news just before Christmas. During this morning’s meeting, held at the Bradenton Area Convention Center, representati…
December 13, 2020
By SUN contributor
Problems on the pickleball court

Problems on the pickleball court

HOLMES BEACH – Players at the new city pickleball courts aren’t happy with the geogrid playing surface, and city officials are looking into solutions. Mayor Judy Titsworth said she’s received comp…
December 7, 2020
By SUN contributor
Local soccer player goes pro

Local soccer player goes pro

Bradenton native Spencer Moeller is a long way from his early days of playing indoor soccer at The Center of Anna Maria Island. Now the 26-year-old is playing soccer professionally with the Los Angel…
December 7, 2020
By SUN contributor
New dining experience comes to Waterline

New dining experience comes to Waterline

HOLMES BEACH – A new dining experience is set to open on Dec. 20 with the French cuisine of The Chateau Anna Maria. The new restaurant, helmed by Edward “Buddy” Foy Jr. and his wife, Jennifer, wil…
December 6, 2020
By SUN contributor
Island Chamber starts the holiday season

Island Chamber starts the holiday season

HOLMES BEACH – It’s beginning to look a lot more like Christmas, with the holiday decorations up and the Christmas tree of lights shimmering at the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce. Despite a…
November 30, 2020
By SUN contributor
Parking penalties increasing in Holmes Beach

Parking penalties instituted in Holmes Beach

HOLMES BEACH – If you’re a driver who violates the parking rules in the city of Holmes Beach, beware. There are new penalties in place for violators. City commissioners voted unanimously on Nov. 1…
November 29, 2020
By SUN contributor
WMFR welcomes new commissioner

WMFR welcomes new commissioner

BRADENTON – West Manatee Fire Rescue district commissioners had their hands full at their final meeting of the calendar year. Commissioners welcomed Commissioner Larry Jennis back to the dais for…
November 3, 2020
By SUN contributor
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WMFR has a new commissioner

BRADENTON – The West Manatee Fire Rescue District has a new commissioner who will take the dais later this month. Joining Commissioner Larry Jennis, who had no challengers for his seat, will be Ro…
November 3, 2020
By SUN contributor

Wave wall

              Second Place Reader-Generated Photo Eric Nalpas 2021
November 3, 2020
By SUN contributor
The results are in for Holmes Beach

Holmes Beach elects two commissioners

Updated Nov. 8, 2020 – HOLMES BEACH – The city has two commissioners to swear in on Monday, Nov. 16. With four candidates – Commissioner Pat Morton, Commissioner Kim Rash, candidate Jayne Christen…
November 2, 2020
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October 26, 2020
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Voters can make a big impact on clean water and flood protection

We are the last generation that can save Manatee County’s water and land. Truly, over the next 10 or 20 years, the remaining open spaces – be they farms, fields or forests, one acre or 1,000 acres –…

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