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Feb 7, 2022 – Joe Hendricks
May 14, 2021
By Jason Schaffer

Alcohol-to-go one of many wins for restaurant, lodging industries

TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) has released its legislative summary report highlighting bills that were passed and signed into law during the 2021 Florida legisla…
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February 15, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Slicker's Eatery opens in Cortez

Slicker’s Eatery opens in Cortez

CORTEZ – Owned and operated by Bob Slicker, Slicker’s Eatery is now open. Located at 12012 Cortez Road W., Slicker’s latest culinary adventure set sail on Tuesday, Feb. 9 with a ribbon-cutting cer…
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December 7, 2020
By SUN contributor
New dining experience comes to Waterline

New dining experience comes to Waterline

HOLMES BEACH – A new dining experience is set to open on Dec. 20 with the French cuisine of The Chateau Anna Maria. The new restaurant, helmed by Edward “Buddy” Foy Jr. and his wife, Jennifer, wil…
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November 30, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
City Pier Grill opening soon

City Pier Grill opening soon

ANNA MARIA – The City Pier Grill could open this week or next, according to Brian Seymour, who will operate the business with partners Nick Graham and Vic Mattay. The exact opening date will be an…
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September 5, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Seymour’s group selected for City Pier grill and bait shop

Seymour’s group selected for City Pier grill and bait shop

ANNA MARIA – The group consisting of Brian Seymour, Vic Mattay and Nick Graham is the city commission’s top choice to operate the City Pier grill and bait shop. During Friday’s emergency meeting…
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July 13, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Governor says bar restrictions will remain in place

Governor says bar restrictions will remain in place

BRADENTON – Gov. Ron DeSantis says he does not anticipate reopening bars without food licenses anytime soon. During Saturday’s press conference at Blake Medical Center in Bradenton, The Sun asked…
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June 26, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria Island bars ordered to close again

Anna Maria Island bars ordered to close again

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – On Friday, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) enacted an emergency order that once again prohibits bars, pubs, night clubs and other non-restaur…
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June 8, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Island celebrates bar reopenings

Island celebrates bar reopenings

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Florida bars reopened Friday and the Anchor Inn in Holmes Beach was the first one on Anna Maria Island to restart its business. Anchor Inn owners Darla and Bobby Tingler hosted…
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May 4, 2020
By SUN contributor
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Commissioners give relief to local businesses

HOLMES BEACH – Commissioners agreed during an April 28 virtual work session to do away with the fees associated with the city’s business tax receipt program, but only for the coming fiscal year. C…
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March 27, 2020
By SUN contributor
Local businesses lend a hand to the community

Local businesses lend a hand to the community

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Local businesses are reaching out a helping hand to community members amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Minnie’s Beach Café, at 5360 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach, is offering free brea…
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