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Mayor proposes negotiation, not war, with state legislators

Jan 29, 2023 – Joe Hendricks
January 17, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Suzi Fox honored at celebration of life

Suzi Fox honored at celebration of life

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – At the celebration of Suzi Fox’s life, local dignitaries, family and friends painted a picture of a dedicated advocate for Island turtles, a fun-loving and funny friend, a…
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January 10, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
FDEP seeks $8,500 for Aqua mangrove violations

FDEP seeks $8,500 for Aqua’s mangrove violations

MANATEE COUNTY – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) is levying an $8,500 penalty for the improper mangrove trimming and debris re- moval activities that occurred along…
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January 10, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Deputy helps save Sergeant’s life

Deputy helps save sergeant’s life

ANNA MARIA – Sgt. Brett Getman is recovering from a heart attack he suffered while on duty on Dec. 19 and he credits Deputy Jared Leggett and others for saving his life. Getman has led the…
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January 10, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Cortez Bridge meeting scheduled

Cortez Bridge meeting scheduled

CORTEZ – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will host a public information meeting for the pending Cortez Road bridge replacement project. FDOT’s in-person presentation is scheduled o…
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January 4, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Plunging into a new year

Plunging into a new year

BRADENTON BEACH – Hundreds of people, many in creative costumes, gathered on the sand for the 15th year of the Shamrock Shiver Charity Plunge. Although the weather was in the high 70s and the sun was…
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January 4, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Resiliency project plans to be further discussed

Resiliency project plans to be further discussed

BRADENTON BEACH – One resident’s concerns about a proposed resiliency project garnered enough interest from Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) members to seek an additional plans review. After r…
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January 4, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Coquina Beach drainage project still impacting parking

Drainage project still impacting beach parking

BRADENTON BEACH – Portions of the Coquina Beach parking lot remain closed to beachgoers as work on the second phase of Manatee County’s extensive drainage improvement project continues. The projec…
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December 28, 2022
By Leslie Lake
Honoring Dr. Mary Fulford Green

Honoring Dr. Mary Fulford Green

CORTEZ — Imagine a Cortez village where the fishing bungalows and working fish houses have been replaced by high-rise condos and a 140-year history is left unrecorded. Dr. Mary Fulford Green, a l…
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December 28, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Sewer project will soon impact Bradenton Beach traffic

Sewer project impacts Bradenton Beach traffic

BRADENTON BEACH – Manatee County’s sewer rehabilitation project is expected to cause traffic interruptions and parking challenges in Bradenton Beach beginning in late January. On Dec. 15, Project…
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December 20, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
New hotel complex proposed for Bridge Street

New hotel complex proposed for Bridge Street

BRADENTON BEACH – A major development permit application and initial site plans have been submitted for the proposed development of a hotel complex at the corner of Bridge Street and Gulf Dri…
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