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Bortell’s Lounge closed for renovations

May 5, 2026 – Joe Hendricks
October 29, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Bridge Tender Inn hosts Halloween party

Bridge Tender Inn hosts Halloween party

BRADENTON BEACH – The 2024 hurricanes may have taken the animatronic figures, the bubble machine and the hearse that the Bridge Tender Inn was known for at Halloween, but the party will still go on t…
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October 21, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
The Feast approved for additional outdoor seating

The Feast approved for additional outdoor seating

HOLMES BEACH – City commis­sioners unanimously approved a request from The Feast restaurant owners to expand their outdoor seat­ing capacity from eight to 28 seats. City commissioners approved the r…
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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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Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting