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City ends rental ban

Nov 4, 2024 – SUN contributor
October 29, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Police tasing of autistic man criticized, questioned, discussed

Police tasing of autistic man criticized, questioned, discussed

Please note that this article contains elements that could potentially be disturbing or triggering to some individuals. UPDATED: Thursday, Oct. 31, 5:30 p.m. On Thursday, Holmes Beach Police Ch…
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October 29, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Household debris removal ends in Anna Maria

Anna Maria completes household debris removal

ANNA MARIA – The city of Anna Maria is done removing hurricane-related household debris and the removal of any remaining household debris is now the responsibility of the property owner. Thursday…
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October 28, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Condemnation at mobile home parks explained

Condemnation at mobile home parks explained

Updated Monday, Oct. 28, 2024 BRADENTON BEACH – City Building Official Darin Cushing addressed condemnation questions and outlined the next steps for homeowners at the Pines Trailer Park and many…
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October 27, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Gulf Island Ferry service resuming soon

Gulf Island Ferry service resumes

ANNA MARIA – Manatee County’s Gulf Island Ferry service between downtown Bradenton and Bradenton Beach will resume on Friday, Nov. 1. Ferry service to Anna Maria remains on hold due to concerns ab…
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October 25, 2024
By Leslie Lake

Manatee Beach open, county working to restore all Island beaches

HOLMES BEACH – With dozens of beachgoers soaking up the sun at Manatee Beach as the backdrop to a Manatee County press conference, county officials announced the progress in reopening all of Anna Mar…
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October 25, 2024
By Leslie Lake
1930 Bradenton Beach bungalow demolished due to damage from hurricane Helene

1930 Bradenton Beach home demolished due to storm damage

BRADENTON BEACH – Bev Liddle watched her Gulf Drive family vacation home containing decades of memories being demolished on Oct. 23. Due to the storm surge from Hurricane Helene, the 739 square fo…
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October 25, 2024
By Leslie Lake

Kaleta expected to release statement on Pines

BRADENTON BEACH – Since receiving the news from the city building official on Oct. 17 that FEMA guidelines triggered a city ordinance requiring the Pines Trailer Park mobile homeowners to either vaca…
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October 24, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Hurricane Hank's, Operation BBQ Relief provide free meals

Hurricane Hank’s, Operation BBQ Relief provide free meals

HOLMES BEACH – On Friday, Hurricane Hank’s provided free lunches for city employees, members of the Holmes Beach Police Department and other first responders. Across the street, in the Anna Maria…
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October 24, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
City Pier badly damaged, temporary ferry landing installed

City Pier badly damaged, temporary ferry landing installed

ANNA MARIA – The Anna Maria City Pier fared well during Hurricane Helene, but Hurricane Milton erased a large chunk of the pier walkway. According to Mayor Dan Murphy, the remaining portion of the…
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October 24, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
City Pier Grill operator discusses damage, recovery

City Pier Grill operator discusses pier damage

ANNA MARIA – A few days after Hurricane Milton struck Anna Maria Island, City Pier Grill operator and pier tenant Brian Seymour and his sister, Rebecca, dropped by to view the damage. During that…
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