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Mask requirements on Anna Maria Island

Jul 29, 2020 – Cindy Lane
May 23, 2020
By SUN contributor
WMFR commissioners vote on assessment increase

WMFR commissioners vote on assessment increase

BRADENTON – Property owners in the West Manatee Fire Rescue District will see an increase in their assessment rate when TRIM notices are mailed in the fall. During a May 19 meeting, commissioners…
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May 17, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
DeSantis expands reopening plans, opens door for vacation rentals

DeSantis expands reopening plans, opens door for vacation rentals

JACKSONVILLE – Florida restaurants can increase their indoor seating capacity from 25% to 50% beginning Monday. Retail operations can increase their capacity from 25% to 50% and gyms and fitness c…
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May 11, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Reopening weekend gets off to a fast start

Reopening weekend gets off to a fast start  

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – A tour of Anna Maria Island on Saturday revealed an Island wasting no time trying to return to normal as the first weekend of the governor’s phase one reopening plan unfolded…
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May 4, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Beach reopenings welcomed by most, questioned by some

Beach reopenings welcomed by most, questioned by some

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Coquina Beach, Cortez Beach and Manatee Beach are open again. By order of the Manatee County Commission, the county beaches and beach parking lots on Anna Maria Island reopened…
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April 30, 2020
By SUN contributor

What to expect on Monday at the beaches

Manatee County officials today announced details to manage crowds amidst several ongoing construction projects on Anna Maria Island ahead of public beaches opening on Monday. “There are multiple c…
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April 28, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Manatee County beaches reopening Monday

Manatee County beaches reopening Monday

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Manatee County’s public beaches will reopen Monday morning. During today’s emergency county commission meeting, Manatee County Commissioners voted 7-0 in favor of reopening the…
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April 14, 2020
By Cindy Lane

Peace out

“Pass on peace, not COVID-19” is the inspirational message written in the sands of Anna Maria Island by local artist Jim Shipley, and people all over the world have seen it, thanks to Patricia Filome…
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April 13, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
County boat ramps reopened

County boat ramps reopened

MANATEE COUNTY – Manatee County’s public boat ramps are open again. On Friday, April 10, Manatee County commissioners voted 4-3 in favor of reopening the public boat ramps. Friday’s decision ov…
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April 12, 2020
By Joe Hendricks

Painted rocks bring joy during challenging times

Even during a global pandemic, good news can be found in unexpected places. Such was the case for Holmes Beach resident Sue Hamilton on Thursday, April 2. “I live in Key Royale. My cleaning lady w…
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April 11, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Governor extends vacation rental order

Governor extends vacation rental order

TALLAHASSEE – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has extended a previously issued executive order that prohibits short-term vacation rental operations statewide. On Friday, DeSantis issued and signed Execu…
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