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Coquina Beach renourishment project underway

Sep 15, 2026 – Leslie Lake
September 8, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

New setup time in effect for Anna Maria beach cabana rentals

ANNA MARIA – One key component of the city of Anna Maria’s recently revised cabana rental regulations was in effect for the Labor Day holiday weekend. The recent regulatory revisions adopted by th…
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September 8, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

78th Street beach access trial to begin soon

A lawsuit that alleges the blockage of a shared footpath that provides access to the Gulf is scheduled for trial in September.
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September 8, 2026
By SUN contributor

Flying over AMI during Labor Day weekend

On Saturday, Sept. 5, Troy Morgan of PhotosFromTheAir.com flew over Anna Maria Island and took these aerial photos of the Island during the Labor Day weekend. Flying over Bean Point in Anna Maria…
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September 8, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Bradenton Beach Commission adopts 2026-27 budget

The city commission has adopted on first reading the city’s $7.33 million 2026-27 fiscal year budget.
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September 8, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Bradenton Beach CRA budget approved on first reading

The Bradenton Beach CRA has approved on first reading its $2.77 million budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
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September 8, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Bradenton Beach Commission amending short-term rental rules

City officials are making changes to the rules and regulations governing short-term vacation rentals, noise violations and the issuance of citations.
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September 8, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Anna Maria budget adopted on first reading

ANNA MARIA – The city of Anna Maria’s 2026-27 fiscal year budget has been adopted on first reading and will soon be finalized on second and final reading. On Saturday, Sept. 5, the city commission…
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September 1, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Commercial activity increasing at Kingfish Boat Ramp

Holmes Beach officials are growing concerned about the commercial activity at the Kingfish Boat Ramp.
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September 1, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Gulf Islands Ferry service now includes Coquina Beach

Manatee County’s Gulf Islands Ferry operation is being expanded to include a stop at the Coquina Bayside South Boat Ramp in Bradenton Beach, across the street from Coquina Beach.
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September 1, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Holmes Beach mayor discusses potential paid parking

Mayor Judy Titsworth recently shared her thoughts on the possibility of paid parking in Holmes Beach
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April 9, 2025
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting