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Mainsail president addresses Waterline Marina ferry stop 

Feb 10, 2026 – Joe Hendricks
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.
January 20, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

New ordinance will regulate beach cabanas and tents 

The Anna Maria mayor and commission are revising the city’s beach cabana and tent regulations.
January 20, 2026
By Leslie Lake
Cruise ship port proposed and opposed near Rattlesnake Key

Cruise ship port proposed and opposed near Rattlesnake Key 

Slip Knott LLC and cruise ship terminal operator SSA Marine are exploring the development of a cruise ship port in northwest Manatee County. 
January 13, 2026
By Joe Hendricks
Mote Marine’s City Pier lease terminated

Mote Marine’s City Pier lease terminated

ANNA MARIA – The city of Anna Maria and the Sarasota-based Mote Marine Laboratory mutually agreed to terminate the lease agreement that allowed Mote’s Marine Education, Science & Outreach Center…
January 13, 2026
By Leslie Lake
Planning board discusses Bungalow Beach parking restrictions

Planning board discusses Bungalow Beach hotel parking restrictions

BRADENTON BEACH – After much discussion about allowable parking uses at the Bungalow Beach Resort, the planning and zoning board, on Jan. 7, recommended approval of a major development application fo…

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