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Cortez Bridge replacement starting sooner than expected

Feb 8, 2021 – Joe Hendricks
January 12, 2021
By SUN contributor

County officials give COVID-19 vaccine update

MANATEE COUNTY – A new round of vaccines have arrived in Manatee County, prompting 311 operators to start booking appointments for Jan. 14. After these appointments are booked, county officials hope…
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January 9, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Coast Guard rescues three commercial fishermen near AMI

Fishermen rescued; fuel, debris spilled near AMI

ANNA MARIA – The U.S. Coast Guard rescued three mariners from a 70-foot commercial fishing vessel that took on water and ran aground Friday evening in rough seas two miles west of Anna Maria Island…
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January 9, 2021
By SUN contributor
Manatee County launches new vaccine sign-up website

Manatee County launches new vaccine sign-up website

MANATEE COUNTY – Everyone over age 65 in Manatee County now has a new way to sign up to receive a COVID-19 vaccine with the launch of the county’s new lottery-style system. The new system was anno…
January 9, 2021
By SUN contributor
What to expect when you’re getting a COVID-19 vaccine

What to expect when you’re getting a COVID-19 vaccine

MANATEE COUNTY – While the process to sign up for a COVID-19 vaccination appointment has changed to a new lottery-style system, the process for receiving your first dose of the vaccine once you score…
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January 4, 2021
By Joe Hendricks

Anna Maria: 2020 in Review

ANNA MARIA – The opening of the new Anna Maria City Pier and the subsequent opening of the City Pier Grill & Bait Shop were among the top Anna Maria news stories in 2020. Mayor Dan Murphy also…
January 4, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
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Bradenton Beach: 2020 in Review

BRADENTON BEACH – Four tragic non-COVID-related deaths were among the top Bradenton Beach stories in 2020. Tragic deaths On Saturday, Oct. 17, Bradenton Beach Police Chief Sam Speciale, Det. Sgt. L…
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January 4, 2021
By SUN contributor

Holmes Beach: 2020 in Review

The year 2020 brought many challenges to the Anna Maria Island community, mixed in with several high points that proved this past calendar year wasn’t all bad. In Holmes Beach, the year kicked off…
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December 29, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Jack Brennan shares Sun’s Person of the Year honors

Jack Brennan shares Sun Person of the Year honors

ANNA MARIA – Roser Food Pantry chairman Jack Brennan is one of those people who feels obliged to take on tasks others are unwilling or unable to do. In addition to chairing the food pantry, Brenna…
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December 29, 2020
By SUN contributor
Person of the Year: Kathy Smart

Kathy Smart shares Sun Person of the Year honors

HOLMES BEACH – When you walk into Minnie’s Beach Café you’re not just walking into another of Anna Maria Island’s amazing restaurants, you’re walking into a family’s home. And that family is helmed b…
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December 21, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Bright Holiday Lights contest winners celebrated

Bright Holiday Lights contest winners celebrated

ANNA MARIA – The city of Anna Maria has named four winners in this year’s Bright Holiday Lights decorating contest. On Friday, two winners were announced in the residential category and two winner…
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