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Holmes Beach Code Compliance Department honored

Jun 2, 2026 – Joe Hendricks
May 26, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Titsworth not seeking reelection, Diggins seeks mayor’s seat 

HOLMES BEACH – Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth will not seek reelection.  On Thursday, May 21, Titsworth shared a letter in which she announced she’ll retire from city government when her curren…
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May 26, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Commissioner Cole not running again, Bear undecided

BRADENTON BEACH – Two Bradenton Beach City Commission seats will be filled during the upcoming city election cycle, with one commissioner saying he will not run again and the other saying he has not…
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May 26, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Cosby transitioning from police chief to public works director

BRADENTON BEACH – Police Chief John Cosby will step down from his role with the Bradenton Beach Police Department later this year and serve as the city’s full-time director of public works. That t…
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May 26, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Sgt. Getman named Hundred Club’s officer of the year

ANNA MARIA – On May 14, the Manatee Hundred Club named Manatee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Sergeant Brett Getman as the 2026 Manatee County Officer of the Year. During the club’s annual banquet, l…
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May 26, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Be aware of new traffic signal on Cortez Road

CORTEZ – New traffic lights recently installed on Cortez Road have unexpectedly caught some drivers off-guard. The new traffic control signals are located just east of the West Manatee Fire Rescue St…
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May 26, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Memorial Day tribute held in Anna Maria 

A solemn Memorial Day ceremony was held at The Center of Anna Maria Island on Monday morning, May 25 to honor U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the armed forces. 
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May 21, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth, Bradenton Beach Commissioner Ralph Cole not seeking reelection

Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titworth and Bradenton Beach Commissioner Ralph Cole will not seek reelection in November.
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May 19, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Former Anna Maria treasurer files lawsuit against city 

Former city treasurer LeAnne (Addy) Endres has filed a lawsuit against the city of Anna Maria alleging wrongful termination, age and disability discrimination, public whistleblower retaliation and mo…
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May 19, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Holmes Beach stormwater fee discussions begin 

Preliminary discussions have begun regarding the annual stormwater fee assessments to be levied on Holmes Beach property owners.
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May 19, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Decking up next for City Pier walkway 

 ANNA MARIA – The last concrete slab for the Anna Maria City Pier walkway was installed at the T-end of the pier on Friday, May 15, and Tampa Bay Marine can now begin installing the new pier walkway…
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Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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