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Anna Maria parking discussions continue

Nov 5, 2026 – Joe Hendricks
November 5, 2026
By Leslie Lake

City and builder working to resolve permitting issue

Building Official Ben Carr is working with Mason Martin Builders co-owner Frank Agnelli to resolve a permitting issue for the construction of a new home in Bradenton Beach.
November 5, 2026
By Rodney Kwiatkowski

Community saves short-term rental wedding plans

ANNA MARIA – Four days before their Oct. 10 wedding, Ken and Deni Schimpf learned that the short-term vacation rental property they booked as a wedding venue wasn’t zoned to host weddings. With guest…
October 27, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Mayor addresses workplace complaints and investigations 

Anna Maria Mayor Mark Short issued a statement regarding how city employees’ workplace complaints are investigated and acted upon. 
October 20, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Commission clarifies Bridge Street noise limits

BRADENTON BEACH – Drift-In owner Derek Williams asked the city commission for clarification of the city’s noise ordinance after what he described as conflicting interpretations by law enforcement…
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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 9, 2025
11:45 am

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