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Commission suspends Second Avenue discussions, for now

Jul 8, 2026 – Joe Hendricks
June 22, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Anna Maria code enforcement manager reinstated 

Code Enforcement Manager Tom Collins has returned to work after being placed on administrative leave while his workplace conduct was investigated.
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June 22, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

County Commission approves $6.18 million for beach renourishment 

The Manatee County Commission approved the allocation of $6.18 million in tourist development tax revenues for beach renourishment.
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June 22, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Judge issues final order in 51st Street beach access dispute

12th Circuit Court Judge Charles Sniffen has issued his final written order regarding a legal dispute over a long-utilized beach access path in Holmes Beach.
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June 22, 2026
By Leslie Lake

City will pay former city attorney’s disputed invoices 

The Bradenton Beach City Commission voted to pay former city attorney Ricinda Perry’s 2025 invoices for $167,674. 
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June 16, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

City Pier lease awarded to GSM Partners

Brian Seymour, Ben Sato and Jason Sato have been awarded the lease for both Anna Maria City Pier buildings.
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June 15, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Cortez Bridge construction expected to begin in September 

CORTEZ – The long-awaited construction of the new Cortez Bridge is anticipated to start near the beginning of September, according to Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) spokesperson Ethan Pu…
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June 15, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Diggins and Zaccagnino seek Holmes Beach mayor’s seat

Dan Diggins and David Zaccagnino are running in the Holmes Beach mayor’s race and Carol Whitmore, Mark Hebden and John Azzata are running for the two city commission seats.
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June 15, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Second Avenue debate continues 

The potential redirection or restriction of Second Avenue traffic was discussed again during the June 9 Holmes Beach City Commission meeting.
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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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