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May 29, 2023 – Leslie Lake
May 22, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
ARP funds to be used for Pine Avenue streetlights

ARP funds used for Pine Avenue streetlights

ANNA MARIA – The city commission will use $183,000 in remaining American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to help pay for the future installation of new streetlights along Pine Avenue. On May 11, Mayor Dan…
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May 15, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Non-conforming lot ordinance on hold

Non-conforming lot ordinance on hold

ANNA MARIA – The Anna Maria City Commission is delaying action by a month on a proposed ordinance pertaining to multiple non-conforming lots located on a single property. The commission reached th…
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May 8, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Proposed vacation rental legislation fails

Proposed vacation rental legislation fails

TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Legislature has failed in its efforts to preempt the regulation of short-term vacation rentals to the state. During the 60-day legislative session that concluded on May 5…
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May 8, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Mote Marine Science, Education and Outreach Center opens

Mote Marine Science, Education & Outreach Center opens

ANNA MARIA – The Mote Marine Science, Education & Outreach Center on the City Pier is now open free of charge from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. The long-awaited Mote facility opened Friday, May 5…
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May 1, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Latest Reimagining Pine Avenue bid rejected

Latest Reimagining Pine Avenue bid rejected

ANNA MARIA – The City Commission rejected the latest single bid received to install new sidewalks along both sides of Pine Avenue on April 27. The mayor and commissioners now hope to use state fun…
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April 24, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Noise violation lawsuits settled

Noise violation lawsuits settled

ANNA MARIA – The city of Anna Maria has reached settlement agreements with the owners of two short-term vacation rental properties that received three or more noise ordinance violation citations with…
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April 17, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Mote Marine facility opening May 5

Mote Marine facility opening May 5

ANNA MARIA – The grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Mote Marine education outreach center on the City Pier remains on track for Friday, May 5. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. in…
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April 3, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Sgt. Getman returns to Anna Maria Unit

Sgt. Getman returns to Anna Maria Unit

ANNA MARIA – After suffering a major heart attack in December, Sgt. Brett Getman is back on duty and again leading the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office’s (MCSO) Anna Maria Unit. Getman’s heart atta…
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March 27, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
City commission revises water taxi agreement

City commission revises water taxi agreement

ANNA MARIA – The city commission has returned a revised interlocal agreement regarding the City Pier being used as a water taxi stop to Manatee County officials for further consideration…
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March 27, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Mote Marine outreach center to open in May

Mote Marine outreach center to open in May

ANNA MARIA – The grand opening celebration for Mote Marine Laboratory’s education outreach center on the City Pier is scheduled for Friday, May 5 at 10 a.m. Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy mad…
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