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City will pay former city attorney’s disputed invoices 

Jun 22, 2026 – Leslie Lake
June 15, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Anna Maria Commission approves Waste Pro agreement

Effective July 1, Waste Pro will replace Waste Management as the city of Anna Maria’s collector of trash, recycling and yard waste.
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June 14, 2026
By Rodney Kwiatkowski

The reunion every firefighter hopes for

BRADENTON – Five days after fighting for his life following a near-drowning incident at a northwest Bradenton vacation rental home, 7-year-old Lucas Parks sat smiling behind the desk of West Manatee…
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June 10, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

AMI friends say farewell to Joey Lester

The Island lost a dear friend with the recent passing of JoAnn “Joey” Lester. 
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June 10, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Anna Maria code enforcement manager placed on administrative leave

ANNA MARIA – Code Enforcement Manager Tom Collins was recently placed on paid administrative leave and an investigation was initiated regarding his alleged workplace behavior.  Collins was na…
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June 10, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Hearing held for Stewart, Warren-Kaleta, StayTerra motion to dismiss 

A motion to dismiss hearing for the StayTerra/Stewart/Warren-Kaleta lawsuit was conducted by Judge Charles Sniffen.
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June 5, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Juvenile e-bike rider struck on Manatee Avenue

A 13-year-old boy riding an e-bike was struck by a vehicle late Friday morning on Manatee Avenue. The driver of the SUV involved in the accident was not at fault, according to the Bradenton Police De…
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June 2, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Second Avenue alternative to Gulf Drive might be eliminated

HOLMES BEACH – City officials are considering altering the traffic patterns along Second Avenue and Fifth Avenue to prevent those residential streets from being used as southbound “cut-throughs” by m…
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June 2, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Holmes Beach stormwater fee discussions continue

On May 26, Holmes Beach city officials continued the stormwater fee assessment discussion that began on May 12. 
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June 2, 2026
By SUN contributor

Holmes Beach: A planned community 

BY LAUREL NEVANS SPECIAL TO THE SUN HOLMES BEACH – When you hear the words “planned community,” they may evoke visions of homeowner’s associations, cookie-cutter houses and things like that. …
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June 2, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Holmes Beach Code Compliance Department honored

The week of June 1 through June 7 has been proclaimed as Code Enforcement Officers’ Appreciation Week in Holmes Beach.
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