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May 4, 2020
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Commissioners consider plans for new building

Commissioners consider plans for new building

BRADENTON – A lot has been purchased, an architect selected and now the first rendering is in for the design of West Manatee Fire Rescue’s new administration building. The design, created by archi…
May 4, 2020
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Commissioners give relief to local businesses

HOLMES BEACH – Commissioners agreed during an April 28 virtual work session to do away with the fees associated with the city’s business tax receipt program, but only for the coming fiscal year. C…
May 4, 2020
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The Center receives financial help

The Center receives financial help

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The Center of Anna Maria Island’s finances are turning around thanks to support from dozens of donors over a few days. In a May 2 letter, Executive Director Chris Culhane said…
April 30, 2020
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What to expect on Monday at the beaches

Manatee County officials today announced details to manage crowds amidst several ongoing construction projects on Anna Maria Island ahead of public beaches opening on Monday. “There are multiple c…
April 26, 2020
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Enough is enough

My name is Jan Labriola and I own Harry’s Grill with my husband, Mark Labriola. We bought Harry’s six years ago without having any experience in the business, only common sense and good work ethic. O…
April 20, 2020
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Boaters outnumber beachgoers in Holmes Beach

Boaters outnumber beachgoers in Holmes Beach

HOLMES BEACH – While Police Chief Bill Tokajer says the beaches were sparsely attended over the April 17-19 weekend, the boat ramps were packed with vehicles. After a rainy Saturday, Tokajer said…
April 19, 2020
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Letter to the Editor

The proverbial saying, “Every cloud has a silver lining,” is used to convey the notion that, no matter how bad a situation might seem, there is always some good aspect to it. Is there a “silver linin…
April 13, 2020
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Officers enforce new parking measures

Officers enforce new parking measures

HOLMES BEACH – The Easter weekend was a busy one for Holmes Beach police officers as they worked to enforce the city’s new no parking mandates. Beginning April 10, no parking orders went into effe…
April 13, 2020
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Local entrepreneurs give to save animals

Local entrepreneurs give to save animals

ANNA MARIA – Mark and Christine McConnell are not your average business owners. The two created a line of t-shirts, hats and other items sold at the Pineapple Marketplace but most, if not all, of the…
April 12, 2020
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Quarantine help for first responders

Quarantine help for first responders

HOLMES BEACH – Casa Coconut AMI may be closed to visitors but it’s open to first responders who need somewhere to go after being exposed to COVID-19. Owner Michael Wilcox is opening the three-unit…
April 12, 2020
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Help out local nonprofits during the Giving Challenge

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – After taking a year off, this year The Giving Challenge returns just when local nonprofits need funds the most. Due to closures to help slow the spread of coronavirus, many loc…
April 9, 2020
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Holmes Beach parking closed for beachgoers

HOLMES BEACH – Visitors to local beaches may have a surprise if they park on city streets, at beach accesses or along the right of way. Beginning at 6 a.m. on April 10, Holmes Beach police officers w…
April 9, 2020
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Mayor issues executive order for vacation rentals

HOLMES BEACH – Mayor Judy Titsworth wants vacation rentals in her city to remain on hold at least through April 30. On April 7, Titsworth issued an executive order requiring all vacation rental ow…
April 6, 2020
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Celebrate Easter with Roser Church

Celebrate Easter with Roser Church

ANNA MARIA – Congregations may not be able to gather this year due to the governor’s orders to stay at home and not gather in groups of more than 10, but that’s not stopping the Holy Week ministry at…
April 5, 2020
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Rise and shine on Easter

Holy Week celebrations

Local churches are still welcoming their congregations to celebrate Holy Week and share in services even though their buildings’ doors are closed to the public due to COVID-19 precautions. CrossPo…

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