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Anna Maria checkpoint, curfew suspended; emergency declarations extended

Oct 15, 2024 – Joe Hendricks
September 16, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Pavers selected for Pine Avenue sidewalks

Pavers selected for Pine Avenue sidewalks

ANNA MARIA – City commissioners have selected the specific type of pervious brick pavers to be used to install new side­walks along Pine Avenue. The first phase of the new brick paver sidewalks wi…
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September 16, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
City pursuing drainage study funds

City pursuing drainage study funds

ANNA MARIA – City officials are pursuing a coastal resiliency grant to fund a study that identifies the best locations to install underground pumps and pipes to speed the removal of floodwaters from…
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September 16, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Seymour and Short seek mayor’s job

Seymour, Short seek mayor’s job

ANNA MARIA – Brian Seymour and Mark Short both want to succeed Dan Murphy as Anna Maria’s next mayor, with the winner to be determined in the upcoming election. On Sept. 12, they participated in a ca…
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September 9, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Employee workplace complaints ‘unsubstantiated’

Employee workplace complaints ‘unsubstantiated’

ANNA MARIA – After conducting an independent investigation, labor attorney Matthew Stefany said that a former employee’s allegations of workplace hostility and discriminatory behavior are unsubstanti…
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August 27, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Former employee alleges discrimination, hostile work environment

Former employee alleges discrimination, hostile work environment

ANNA MARIA – Former public works department employee Benzard Holland alleges he was subjected to a hostile work environment and discriminatory behavior at the city. During the Aug. 22 city commissio…
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August 26, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Contract signed for Pine Avenue sidewalks

Contract signed for Pine Avenue sidewalks

ANNA MARIA – A signed contract is now in place for the installation of brick paver sidewalks along Pine Avenue, between Gulf Drive and North Shore Drive, where no paved sidewalks currently exist…
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August 12, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Pine Avenue sidewalk discussions continue

Pine Avenue sidewalk discussions continue

ANNA MARIA – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has authorized Mayor Dan Murphy to meet with a representative of Eason Builders regarding the installation of brick paver sidewalks along…
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August 12, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
City disputes water contamination news report

City disputes water contamination news report

Updated Aug. 13, 2024 ANNA MARIA – On Friday, Aug. 9, Mayor Dan Murphy issued a press release disputing a Foxweather.com news report alleging that a Tropical Storm Debby-related sewage spill in Brad…
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August 12, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Flooding main storm impact in Anna Maria

Flooding main storm impact in Anna Maria

ANNA MARIA – Flooding and drainage were the primary issues in Anna Maria during and after Tropical Storm Debby. There was also some minor damage to the City Pier. On Aug. 8, Anna Maria Mayor Dan Mur…
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August 5, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Commissioners propose larger tax cut

Commissioners propose larger tax cut

ANNA MARIA – Mayor Dan Murphy recently presented his $10.4 million proposed capital plan for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The plan was based on a proposed 1.75 tentative millage rate that would have low…
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