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December 2, 2024
Beach horse trailer involved in collision
BRADENTON – A Nov. 29 collision involving a Florida Beach Horses trailer left two people and seven horses injured and one horse dead.
Florida Beach Horses posted the following on its Facebook pag…
November 26, 2024
Condemnation notice rescinded for Gulf Drive home
BRADENTON BEACH – You can fight city hall, and win.
The red condemnation notice on Gash Caudill’s Gulf Drive home has been removed by the city following his appeals for a comprehensive inspection…
November 26, 2024
Christmas tree lights up Bridge Street
BRADENTON BEACH – Just two months after Hurricane Helene’s storm surge pushed piles of sand and debris into the city, a concerted clean-up effort enabled the festive spirit to return to Bridge Street…
November 25, 2024
Kaleta seeks plea agreement for DUI arrest
BRADENTON – In response to a driving under the influence (DUI) arrest in 2023, local developer Shawn Kaleta has entered into a Driver Enhanced Treatment Education Rehabilitation (DETER) program contr…
November 25, 2024
Anna Maria honors Dan Murphy
ANNA MARIA – Newly-elected Mayor Mark Short presided over an emotional farewell ceremony for longtime Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy.
Due to a health issue, Murphy did not attend the ceremony that o…
November 21, 2024
Petition seeks governor review of 50/50 rule
CORTEZ – Residents of Sunny Shores want help from Gov. Ron DeSantis to keep their homes.
Citing community stability and economic burdens, an online petition drive is ongoing for residents of Sunny…
November 20, 2024
Pines homeowners meet with officials
BRADENTON BEACH – Pines Trailer Park homeowners attended a Nov. 7 city commission meeting seeking answers about the continued existence of the 86-unit park following hurricane-related flooding.
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November 20, 2024
Bradenton man loses leg to flesh-eating bacteria
BRADENTON – A 66-year-old Bradenton resident had his leg amputated on Nov. 11 after coming in contact with flesh-eating bacteria (vibrio vulnificus) at a time when confirmed vibrio vulnificus cases…
November 20, 2024
‘Let’s Give Thanks Together’ reservations available
ANNA MARIA – The people of Anna Maria Island, Cortez and the surrounding communities will come together on Thanksgiving Day for a celebration of gratitude, hope and community connection.
The Let’s…
November 20, 2024
TDC discusses post-hurricane marketing
MANATEE COUNTY – The Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (BACVB) is engaged in post-hurricane marketing to help bring tourists back to Anna Maria Island.
BACVB Executive Director Elliott…













