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June 26, 2018
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School safety at AME

HOLMES BEACH – It may be summer, but a new school year approaches and Police Chief Bill Tokajer has a plan to keep Anna Maria Elementary School students and staff safe. School Safety When students…
June 26, 2018
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WMFR merger district map

WMFR commissioners address merger concerns

BRADENTON – West Manatee Fire Rescue commissioners are giving Commissioner George Harris the green light to reach out to leaders at two other Manatee County fire districts to see if there’s any inter…
June 26, 2018
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West Coast Surf Shop luau

Luau to benefit West Coast Surf Shop

Hula on over to The Center of Anna Maria Island Saturday, June 30 for a community luau to benefit the Brady family, owners of the iconic West Coast Surf Shop in Holmes Beach. No reservations are n…
June 19, 2018
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Anna Maria City Pier demolition

A little history

I’m amazed at those who continue to cloak themselves in the Pollyanna notion that the Anna Maria City Pier should be repaired. A notion that last week was furthered by this newspaper in The Sun surve…
June 19, 2018
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Holmes Beach planning policy change

Changes proposed for flood prevention policy

HOLMES BEACH – Planning commissioners are hoping members of the public will step up to voice their opinions before a vote is taken to move policy changes forward that would help protect the city from…
June 12, 2018
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West Coast Surf Shop fire

Community events planned to help local business

Updated June 13, 2018 When the iconic West Coast Surf Shop suffered damage from an electrical fire April 15, community members began searching for ways to help owners Jim and Ronee Brady recover a…
June 12, 2018
By SUN contributor
Anna Maria bridge mudline

New details emerge for high-span bridge

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – There’s been a lot of talk from the Florida Department of Transportation about high-level bridges coming to the Island. The first one expected to arrive is the planned 65-foot, fi…
June 5, 2018
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One Particular Harbour marina aerial

One Particular Harbour’s marina is on the market

PERICO ISLAND – A six-acre slice of One Particular Harbour is up for grabs if investors offer owner and developer Minto Communities the right price. Minto announced the opportunity to purchase the…
May 30, 2018
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Hurricane Lessons Irma

Get tax-free hurricane supplies June 1-7

For one week only Floridians will be able to get some of their hurricane supplies tax-free. June 1-7 is the first week of the hurricane season and Disaster Preparedness Week. It’s also the only time…
May 29, 2018
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Manatee County concession fund

County commissioners approve concession fund request

MANATEE COUNTY – An influx of monies from the excess concession fund is making its way to the three Island cities and The Center of Anna Maria Island. In a unanimous vote, Manatee County commissio…
May 29, 2018
By SUN contributor
Palma Sola Causeway missing bollards

Missing bollards mystery stumps scenic highway management

MANATEE COUNTY – The mystery of the missing bollards on the Manatee Avenue causeway continues to haunt county law enforcement and members of the Palma Sola Scenic Highway Corridor Management Entity…
May 29, 2018
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Center board update awning

Center board makes plans for the future

ANNA MARIA – Changes are coming to The Center of Anna Maria with the hopes of drawing more community members back to the nonprofit’s campus. One of the most visible changes, if approved by Anna Ma…
May 29, 2018
By SUN contributor
Holmes Beach surf shop fire award Mayor

West Coast Surf Shop employees honored for bravery

HOLMES BEACH – A fire at the West Coast Surf Shop on April 15 turned staff members Kaitlin Kee, Anna Rehorn and Benjamin Webb from store clerks into heroes when they not only got themselves out of th…
May 29, 2018
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Rare daylight turtle nesting recorded

This loggerhead sea turtle provided a memorable experience to beachgoers on Memorial Day, with a rare nesting in broad daylight as Subtropical Storm Alberto headed north away from Anna Maria Island…
May 22, 2018
By SUN contributor
West Manatee Fire Rescue meeting promotion

Fire commission opts for incremental increase

BRADENTON – Fire assessment rates are going up in West Manatee Fire Rescue’s District for the coming fiscal year. The 2 percent increase, which passed commissioners with a 3-2 vote, averages out to l…

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