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Cosby retires as Bradenton Beach police chief 

Oct 6, 2026 – Leslie Lake
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 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 Leslie Lake

Hearing will address potential SALT violations

Possible code violations at SALT Bar & Table restaurant will be the subject of an Oct. 27 special master hearing.
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September 1, 2026
By Leslie Lake

CRA approves more utility line undergrounding

The city commission approved moving forward with the final phase of a project to underground utility lines in the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) district.
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August 25, 2026
By Leslie Lake

City extends Bridge Street paid parking lot permit 

The Bradenton Beach Commission granted a one-year extension of a temporary use permit that allows a paid parking lot to operate at the west end of Bridge Street. 
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August 25, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Bradenton Beach commission discusses possible cabana ordinance

The city commission considered an ordinance that would regulate beach cabana rental companies while discussing other recent violations on city beaches.
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August 18, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Bradenton Beach hires in-house building official

The city commission unanimously approved hiring Benjamin Carr to serve as Bradenton Beach’s new in-house building official.
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August 11, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Pines Trailer Park, Bridge Street redevelopment plans presented 

Representatives of the Pines Park Investors LLC ownership group introduced their proposed conceptual plan to redevelop the Pines Trailer Park property at the east end of Bridge Street. 
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August 11, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Online commenters weigh in on Pines, Bridge Street redevelopment plans 

BRADENTON BEACH – The Pines Trailer Park redevelopment plans included in the Pines Park Investors ownership group “Bridge Street Pier District” redevelopment project generated a great deal of social…
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April 9, 2025
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