Bradenton Beach
August 22, 2023
County sewer project enters second phase
BRADENTON BEACH – As part of Manatee County’s ongoing sewer line replacement project, the Woodruff & Sons construction crew has been working on and near 12th Street South.
On Aug. 16, 12th Str…
August 22, 2023
Coquina drainage project nears finish line
BRADENTON BEACH – The main components of Manatee County’s drainage improvement project at Coquina Beach are complete.
What remains are the completion of the second unpaved overflow parking area, the…
August 22, 2023
Dog attack injures woman, kills dog
BRADENTON BEACH – A woman and her small dog were attacked by an unleashed mastiff at Island Time Bar and Grill, 111 Gulf Drive S. on Aug. 9.
The dog later died, according to the owner.
Bradenton Be…
August 14, 2023
Hillsborough sergeant arrested over parking space dispute
BRADENTON BEACH – A Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) sergeant is on administrative leave after being arrested and charged with obstruction without violence by Bradenton Beach police (BBPD)…
August 12, 2023
Marty Tupin: A colorful character remembered
BRADENTON BEACH – Longtime Cortez and Bradenton Beach resident Marty Tupin passed away on Aug. 1, just a few weeks before his 63rd birthday.
Over the years, Marty was a commercial fisherman, a fib…
August 8, 2023
Beach Market scheduled to open in October
COQUINA BEACH – Nearly a year after the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau took over the management of the Coquina Beach Market from the previous market director, a new manager and opening…
July 31, 2023
Single-room rentals in vacation homes prohibited
BRADENTON BEACH – City staff recently answered an inquiry regarding single-room rentals in vacation rental homes with a definite “No.”
On July 19, Prime Vacations Compliance Specialist Rina Hernande…
July 25, 2023
Bradenton Beach CRA budget planning begins
BRADENTON BEACH – The Bradenton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) expects to receive $635,677 in ad valorem property tax revenues during the 2023-24 fiscal year.
City Treasurer Shayne Thomp…
July 25, 2023
AMOB enhancements progressing
BRADENTON BEACH – The Anna Maria Oyster Bar (AMOB) is getting closer to completing several improvements sought for its Bradenton Beach Pier-based restaurant operations.
On July 20, the Bradenton Bea…
July 25, 2023
Christmas in July benefits underprivileged kids
BRADENTON BEACH – The Anna Maria Island Privateers and the Drift In raised $2,350 during Saturday’s annual Christmas in July fundraiser.
Saturday evening’s fundraising efforts included two raffles…













