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Three cabana rental franchise agreements awarded 

Oct 14, 2026 – Joe Hendricks
October 14, 2026
By Rodney Kwiatkowski

‘Water Cowboys’ return from Ross Fire

NORTH TEXAS – The smoke drew them toward elevated terrain, but the dry Texas landscape made the distance hard to judge as West Manatee Fire Rescue (WMFR) Lt. Cameron Frazier and North River Fire Dist…
October 13, 2026
By Sun staff

Readers’ Choice Awards 2026

Earlier this year, the votes were cast and the results were announced for the Anna Maria Island Sun’s 25th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards, and here are those final results. Congratulations again t…
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October 6, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Mayoral candidates discuss past experience, managerial style

This week’s story about the Holmes Beach mayor candidates focuses on the skills and experience they’d bring to the mayor’s office, their similarities with and differences from the current mayor, and…
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September 28, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Three companies seek beach cabana rental agreements in Anna Maria

Three local companies seek franchise agreements with the city of Anna Maria for beach cabana rentals.
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August 11, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Commission rejects proposed valet parking ordinance

The Bradenton Beach Commission wants the current parking regulations enforced.
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May 29, 2026
By Leslie Lake
April 21, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Manatee County might fund Tingley Library repairs 

Supporters of the Tingley Memorial Library received some hopeful news regarding potential financial assistance from Manatee County.
April 20, 2026
By Leslie Lake

10th Street beach groin closed for tripping hazard

The pier-like beach groin in Bradenton Beach near the 10th Street South beach access point is temporarily closed. 
April 15, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Manatee Belle joins the Gulf Islands Ferry fleet 

The Gulf Islands Ferry service’s new and larger $3 million Manatee Belle ferry boat is now in service between Bradenton and Bradenton Beach.
April 15, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Demolition permit issued for old Wells Fargo bank building

Businessman Jake Spooner now has the city-issued demolition permit needed to demolish the former Wells Fargo bank building in Holmes Beach.
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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