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Chili cook-off warms Sports Lounge crowd

Feb 3, 2026 – Lance Roy
July 22, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Commissioners approve easement agreement for Drift-In

Commissioners approve easement agreement for Drift-In

BRADENTON BEACH – City commissioners unanimously approved an amended easement agreement regarding the Drift-In property at a July 17 meeting. The Drift-In had been operat­ing under its temporary use…
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July 7, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Bradenton Boiler Room re-opens

Bradenton Boiler Room re-opens

BRADENTON – The cheesesteaks were sizzling on the grills once again as the long-awaited Bradenton Boiler Room opened its doors on July 2. Under new ownership and with a new name, the former Boiler R…
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May 12, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Slicker's to celebrate four year anniversary on May 17

Slicker’s to celebrate four years on May 17

CORTEZ – Slicker’s Eatery is celebrating its fourth anniversary on Saturday, May 17 under a giant tent with live music, food, raffles and prizes. After being closed down for 128 days following exten…
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April 14, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Commissioners approve Drift-In major development plan

Commissioners approve Drift-In’s major development plan

BRADENTON BEACH – Commissioners unanimously approved the Drift-In’s major development application on April 8 subject to conditions recommended by attorney Robert Lincoln and previously supported by t…
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April 7, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Drift-In reopening brings joy to many

Drift-In reopening brings joy to many

BRADENTON BEACH – The Drift-In bar is open again after a prolonged, post-hurricane permitting dispute with the city. The historic Bridge Street bar once owned by baseball legend Babe Ruth reopened o…
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April 7, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Planning board supports Drift-In’s major development plan

Planning board supports Drift-In’s major development plan

BRADENTON BEACH – The Drift-In’s hurricane recovery-related major development plan now has the support of the city’s Planning and Zoning Board members. On April 2, board members Fred Bartizal, Bill…
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March 25, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Mingo’s restaurant coming to Holmes Beach

Mingo’s restaurant coming to Holmes Beach

HOLMES BEACH – Three years ago, Ben Sato opened his gRub tropical barbeque restau­rant in Anna Maria. He now plans to open Mingo’s Rooftop Restau­rant and Sports Bar in Holmes Beach with his brother…
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February 10, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Public speaks out in favor of Drift-In reopening

Public speaks out in favor of Drift-In reopening

BRADENTON BEACH – Despite approval for the tiki hut construction at the Drift-In by recently-terminated Building Official Darin Cushing, the city has put the project on hold and determined that a maj…
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January 21, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Major development hearing required for Drift-In tiki

Major development hearing required for Drift-In tiki

BRADENTON BEACH – The construction of the tiki hut at the Drift-In is on hold pending further review by the city. City Attorney Ricinda Perry said at a Jan. 16 city commission meeting that a permit…
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January 8, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Shamrock Shiver moves from beach to bar

Shamrock Shiver moves from beach to bar

CORTEZ – The annual Clancy’s New Year’s Day Shamrock Shiver charity event looked a little different from prior years, but the goal was still the same – to raise money for local charities. In previou…
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