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Nov 21, 2024 – Louise Bolger
October 24, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Hurricane Hank's, Operation BBQ Relief provide free meals

Hurricane Hank’s, Operation BBQ Relief provide free meals

HOLMES BEACH – On Friday, Hurricane Hank’s provided free lunches for city employees, members of the Holmes Beach Police Department and other first responders. Across the street, in the Anna Maria…
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October 24, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
City Pier Grill operator discusses damage, recovery

City Pier Grill operator discusses pier damage

ANNA MARIA – A few days after Hurricane Milton struck Anna Maria Island, City Pier Grill operator and pier tenant Brian Seymour and his sister, Rebecca, dropped by to view the damage. During that…
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October 23, 2024
By Louise Bolger

Sheetrock rocks

There are a lot of things about Hurricane Milton and its aftermath that are new to me and, unfortunately, so many people. I never thought much about sheetrock except what color to paint it, but I’ve…
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October 18, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Rod & Reel Pier owner hopes to rebuild

Rod and Reel Pier owner hopes to rebuild

ANNA MARIA – Rod & Reel Pier owner Oliver “Oli” Lemke hopes to rebuild the iconic pier and restaurant building that was badly damaged by Hurricane Helene and then destroyed by Hurricane Milton…
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October 13, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Fuel distribution to southwest Florida resumes

Fuel distribution to southwest Florida resumes

PALMETTO – With gasoline shortages at local stations following Hurricane Milton, welcome news came from SeaPort Manatee as the port resumed fuel distributions to southwest and central Florida on Sund…
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October 7, 2024
By Louise Bolger

The epic storm that crept up on us

Hurricane Helene was the second deadliest storm in 55 years, Katrina being the first. Did we expect it? I didn’t, and I think most Florida coastal residents did not fully understand the danger of suc…
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September 30, 2024
By SUN contributor
Duncan leads community recovery efforts

Duncan leads community recovery efforts

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – When Hurricane Helene swept past the Gulf coast, it brought several feet of storm surge that left large amounts of debris, standing water and piles of sand across the Island. A gr…
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September 23, 2024
By Louise Bolger

Fondly remembering the 80s

If you loved shoulder pads, Cabbage Patch Kids and the Rubik’s Cube, you probably loved the 80s. But one thing not to love about the 80s was the home buying affordable rate, which has just been outdo…
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September 23, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Shack tenants receive eviction notices

Shack tenants receive eviction notices

CORTEZ – Business owners on the Seafood Shack property received eviction letters effective Sept. 30, but a Manatee County spokesperson said new agreements with those businesses are possible after the…
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September 17, 2024
By Louise Bolger

Vintage, or just old?

My mother had a favorite expression regarding fashion. “You need to shop where you won’t see yourself coming and going,” meaning, seek out stores with a unique selection of goods. The same can be sa…
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