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Bars, movie theaters, more to reopen Friday

Jun 2, 2020 – Cindy Lane
May 9, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Commission will discuss rescinding pier lease decision

Commission to reconsider pier lease decision

ANNA MARIA – On Wednesday, the Anna Maria City Commission voted 4-1 in favor of authorizing Mayor Dan Murphy to begin pier lease negotiations with restaurateur Sean Murphy. Next Thursday, May 14…
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May 4, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Beach reopenings welcomed by most, questioned by some

Beach reopenings welcomed by most, questioned by some

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Coquina Beach, Cortez Beach and Manatee Beach are open again. By order of the Manatee County Commission, the county beaches and beach parking lots on Anna Maria Island reopened…
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April 30, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Governor's reopening plan allows sit-down dining, but not bars or vacation rentals

DeSantis: Restaurants, retail can open; vacation rentals cannot

TALLAHASSEE – Vacation rentals must remain shuttered while restaurants and retail stores can partially open under phase one of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ new plan to reopen Florida’s economy. Set forth in…
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April 27, 2020
By Joe Hendricks

Building moratorium expires this week

ANNA MARIA – The 60-day emergency building moratorium enacted on March 4 will expire on Wednesday, May 6. The Anna Maria City Commission reached this decision with a 3-2 vote during the commission…
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April 24, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Manatee County increases COVID-19 testing capacities

Manatee County increases COVID-19 testing capacities

MANATEE COUNTY – Manatee County residents now have access to six COVID-19 test sites and more test kits are now available. On Tuesday, county commissioners authorized County Administrator Cheri Co…
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April 22, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
County officials trying to address testing shortages

County officials trying to address testing shortages

MANATEE COUNTY – County officials and the Manatee County Health Department are trying to address a critical shortage of (COVID-19) specimen collection kits. On Tuesday, Manatee County Commissioner…
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April 19, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Eight long-term care facilities in Manatee County report COVID-19 cases

Eight long-term care facilities in Manatee County report COVID-19 cases

UPDATED April 20, 2020 – MANATEE COUNTY – Manatee County officials are concerned about the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) among residents and staff members at long-term care facilities, includi…
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April 19, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Boaters return to reopened boat ramps

Boaters return to reopened boat ramps

MANATEE COUNTY – Local boaters took to the water over the weekend after Manatee County’s public boat ramps reopened on Monday, April 13. The public boat ramps were closed on March 26 by Manatee Co…
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April 14, 2020
By Cindy Lane

Peace out

“Pass on peace, not COVID-19” is the inspirational message written in the sands of Anna Maria Island by local artist Jim Shipley, and people all over the world have seen it, thanks to Patricia Filome…
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April 13, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
County boat ramps reopened

County boat ramps reopened

MANATEE COUNTY – Manatee County’s public boat ramps are open again. On Friday, April 10, Manatee County commissioners voted 4-3 in favor of reopening the public boat ramps. Friday’s decision ov…
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