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Dec 2, 2024 – Leslie Lake
November 25, 2024
By Joe Hendricks

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…
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November 25, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria honors Dan Murphy

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
By Leslie Lake
Petition seeks governor review of 50/50 rule

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…
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November 20, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Pines homeowners meet with officials

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. HELE…
November 20, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Bradenton man loses leg to flesh-eating bacteria

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
By Joe Hendricks
‘Let’s Give Thanks Together’ reservations available

‘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
By Joe Hendricks
TDC discusses post-hurricane marketing

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…
November 9, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Kaleta solicits post-hurricane development investors

Kaleta solicits post-hurricane development investors

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – At a time when some Anna Maria Island property owners are trying to save their hurricane-damaged homes, developer Shawn Kaleta is seeking investors to help him redevelop Anna Mari…
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November 7, 2024
By Leslie Lake
New information for Cortez mobile home owners

New information for Cortez mobile home owners

CORTEZ – Many residents in local mobile home parks received substantial damage assessments from Manatee County following water intrusion from Hurricane Helene’s storm surge. Those residents attended…
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November 5, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Manatee County Election Results

Kruse, Siddique, Felts, McCann win Manatee County commission races

MANATEE COUNTY – Republican candidate Tal Siddique won the District 3 Manatee County Commission seat, defeating Democratic candidate Diana Shoemaker. Incumbent Republican candidate George Kruse wo…
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting