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Tom Vaught: a newspaper man who loved, and was loved

Feb 24, 2026 – Joe Hendricks
February 17, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Commission to discuss former city attorney’s invoices

On Thursday, Feb. 19, the Bradenton Beach City Commission will discuss billing invoices submitted by former city attorney Ricinda Perry.
February 17, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

West Manatee Fire and Rescue seeks additional funding source

This story was updated on Feb. 21  ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Anna Maria Island and Cortez residents will help determine the fate of a proposed millage rate-based ad valorem property tax sought by the W…
February 10, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Mainsail president addresses Waterline Marina ferry stop 

Mainsail Lodging & Development President Joe Collier says there’s currently no deal in place to sell Manatee County a boat slip so the county can install and operate a Gulf Islands Ferry stop at Wate…
February 10, 2026
By Leslie Lake

City seeks public records from former city attorney 

Five months after former City Attorney Ricinda Perry retired, the city seeks the return of all public records still in her possession.
February 10, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Commission approves Bungalow Beach Resort major development plan 

The Bradenton Beach City Commission approved a major development application for the construction of a two-story, 15-room hotel on the Bungalow Beach Resort property at 2000 and 2014 Gulf Drive N.
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February 4, 2026
By Leslie Lake

City commission approves acting building official

Robert Perry has been named acting Bradenton Beach building official following Bill Palmer’s recent resignation.
February 3, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Concerns raised about ferry landing efforts

Holmes Beach resident Daria Grinenko expressed concerns about the efforts to bring a ferry stop to that location. 
February 2, 2026
By Leslie Lake

StayTerra files lawsuit against Jennifer Kaleta, AMI Premier Properties

On Dec. 19, StayTerra Vacations filed a civil lawsuit against Jennifer Warren-Kaleta, AMI Premier Properties and 21 property-specific LLCs.
February 2, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Future use of the City Pier buildings discussed 

 ANNA MARIA – The city hosted a town hall meeting regarding the future use of the City Pier building previously occupied by Mote Marine.  Many who spoke during Tuesday, Jan. 27, meeting…
January 27, 2026
By Leslie Lake

StayTerra Vacations files lawsuit against Kiri Stewart, Magnolia Cottages 

StayTerra Vacations filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against Kiri Stewart and her Magnolia Cottages LLC.

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