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County commission approves $2 million for City Pier project 

Feb 17, 2026 – Joe Hendricks
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.
January 27, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Lawmakers react to proposed cruise ship terminal 

 MANATEE COUNTY – State and local lawmakers reacted to the proposed development of a cruise ship terminal in northwest Manatee County on the Knott-Cowen tract of land located north of Rattlesnak…
January 27, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Beach cabana rental regulations almost finished

ANNA MARIA – The mayor and city commissioners are one step closer to the final adoption of a new parks and recreation ordinance that will establish new regulations for beach cabana and tent rentals…
January 20, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Holmes Beach residents oppose potential ferry landing location 

At least 35 Holmes Beach residents have signed a petition opposing a potential Gulf Island Ferry stop location in Holmes Beach.

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