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City threatens shutdown of Bridge Street parking lot

Jul 22, 2024 – Leslie Lake
July 8, 2024
By SUN contributor
Fans say goodbye to treehouse

Fans say goodbye to treehouse

HOLMES BEACH – The treehouse had its last holiday over the July Fourth weekend. Owner Lynn Tran opened the property at Angelinos Sea Lodge to fans of the structure to allow them a chance to take pho…
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July 8, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Candidates Farrington, Satcher answer voter questions

Candidates Farrington, Satcher answer voter questions

MANATEE COUNTY – Manatee County Supervisor of Elections candidates Scott Farrington and James Satcher squared off in a June 19 debate hosted by the Lakewood Ranch Republican Club. After the debate, b…
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July 8, 2024
By Leslie Lake

Turtle nesting record broken

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – A 42-year record for sea turtle nests was shattered on July 2 when Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring volunteers counted 2024’s 546th nest, exceeding the 2019…
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July 8, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Mike LaPensee leaves a lasting legacy

Mike LaPensee leaves a lasting legacy

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – LaPensee Plumbing, Pools and Air co-founder, LaPensee family patriarch and beloved community member Mike LaPensee passed away on June 22. He was 79. A celebration of life will…
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July 4, 2024
By Sun staff
July 1, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Mayor proposes reduced millage rate

Mayor proposes reduced millage rate

ANNA MARIA – Mayor Dan Murphy proposes lowering Anna Maria’s current 2.05 millage rate to the 1.8245 rollback rate, or lower. The rollback rate is the rate needed to generate the same ad valorem p…
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July 1, 2024
By SUN contributor
Treehouse owners prep for demolition

Treehouse owners prep for demolition

HOLMES BEACH – The bells are tolling their last for the beachfront treehouse at Angelinos Sea Lodge as an attorney for the owners has confirmed in court that the structure will be demolished by the e…
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July 1, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
AMI prepares for another crowded, extended holiday

AMI prepares for another crowded, extended holiday

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – As Americans wish the United States a happy 248th birthday, many people will choose to celebrate on the Island, hitting the beaches, shops, restaurants and bars with enthusiastic…
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June 28, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
DeSantis vetoes vacation rental bill

DeSantis vetoes vacation rental bill

TALLAHASSEE – Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed proposed state legislation that would have significantly hindered city and county governments’ ability to regulate short-term vacation rentals locally. The F…
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June 25, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Local candidates meet and greet potential constituents

Local candidates meet and greet potential constituents

CORTEZ – Karen Bell hosted five candidates running in local political races at a meet and greet event at the Star Fish Co. dock on Sunday evening. Invited candidates were Scott Farrington (R) for Ma…
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