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March 17, 2017
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June 21, 2017
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Minto Michael Belmont

Construction moves forward at Margaritaville

BRADENTON — On a sunny Thursday morning, Minto Communities President Michael Belmont arrives at the Harbour Isles sales center to survey the work being done to bring one of the company’s latest ventu…
June 14, 2017
By SUN contributor
Margaritaville

Margaritaville coming to this particular harbour

BRADENTON — For everyone who’s ever thought of visiting Margaritaville, the dream’s about to come true at Harbour Isle on Perico Island. Minto Communities and Margaritaville Holdings are partnerin…
June 7, 2017
By SUN contributor
Anna Maria bike trail

Where to bike on the Island

Anna Maria In Anna Maria, the city’s bicycle paths are a mix of multi-use paths, shared with pedestrians, and unmarked sharrow roads. The path journeys north from Holmes Beach down Gulf Drive to…
May 31, 2017
By SUN contributor
Holmes Beach logo OLD

Commission split over city manager

HOLMES BEACH — Commissioners are on both sides of the fence over whether or not to hire a city manager. During a May 23 work session, members of a residents’ committee presented the pros and cons…
May 24, 2017
By SUN contributor
Egmont Key ruins in water

Erosion lands Egmont Key on preservation list

A local historical landmark has landed Egmont Key on the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation’s 2017 “Florida’s 11 to Save” list. The small island located to the north of Anna Maria Island at t…
May 17, 2017
By SUN contributor
May 17, 2017
By SUN contributor
UPS logo

UPS Store likely a no-go in Holmes Beach

HOLMES BEACH — Despite the rumors swirling across the Island, a UPS Store is unlikely to open in Holmes Beach any time soon. The issue wasn’t on the city commission’s May 9 agenda, but several Isl…
May 10, 2017
By SUN contributor
JD White

JD White walking, pedaling to goals

HOLMES BEACH — One of Anna Maria Island’s most recognizable personalities needs your help to keep walking toward his goals. JD White, a Holmes Beach resident, is trying to raise funds to help pay…
May 10, 2017
By SUN contributor
Holmes Beach dog park

Dog park improvements sought for Fido

HOLMES BEACH — This park may already have gone to the dogs, but that doesn’t mean improvements aren’t needed. Seven pet owners appeared before members of the Holmes Beach Parks and Beautification…
May 3, 2017
By SUN contributor

Holmes Beach disappoints Center leadership

HOLMES BEACH — Commissioners agreed to help financially support The Center of Anna Maria Island, but the amount wasn’t quite what the nonprofit and its supporters were hoping for. After much discu…
May 3, 2017
By SUN contributor

FDOT changes 119th Street plans

BRADENTON — Residents of the Village of Cortez can breathe a little easier now that the Florida Department of Transportation is changing its plan for 119th Street access. Concern mounted after FDO…
April 27, 2017
By SUN contributor
Randy Cooper WMFR

Fire commissioner begins state office run

West Manatee Fire Rescue District Commissioner Randy Cooper is stepping into a larger political arena – running for state office. Cooper seeks community support in his bid for the state House of R…
April 23, 2017
By SUN contributor

Grassy Point reopens to the public

HOLMES BEACH — The gates of Grassy Point Preserve are officially open, at least for the hours between dawn and dusk. City leaders and more than 30 guests gathered April 19 for a ribbon cutting…
April 22, 2017
By SUN contributor
Mary Seine

Celebrating 90 years young with Mary Seine

ANNA MARIA — Mary Seine is officially 90 years young. It was standing room-only April 22 in the Roser Memorial Community Church fellowship hall as Seine celebrated her 90th birthday with lots of i…
April 13, 2017
By SUN contributor
Manatee

Controversial action puts manatees in harms’ way

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) has issued its final rule to downgrade the status of the West Indian manatee from endangered to threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act. The rul…

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