Bradenton Beach
March 27, 2023
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…
March 27, 2023
Ellen Scott deemed honorary Privateer
BRADENTON BEACH – Ellen Scott is now an honorary member of the Anna Maria Island Privateers.
The Privateers surprised Scott with the honor during a March 15 fundraiser at the Drift In. The…
March 27, 2023
Price increases for Pines Trailer Park residents
BRADENTON BEACH – Pines Trailer Park residents will have to pay $250,000 more than they expected should they decide to purchase their park from the owner.
Residents met again on March 15 t…
March 21, 2023
Police officers receive medals for saving a life
BRADENTON BEACH – Police officers Devon Straight and Charles “Chuck” Marose received recognition last week for saving a life.
During the March 16 city commission meeting, Police Chief John…
March 7, 2023
Residents considering Pines Trailer Park purchase
BRADENTON BEACH – Residents of the Pines Trailer Park must soon decide if they have the desire and the means to collectively purchase for $16 million the 2.78-acre waterfront property their mobile ho…
March 6, 2023
AMOB employees save man from drowning
BRADENTON BEACH – An unidentified 80-year-old man who strolled to the end of the Bradenton Beach Pier at the end of Bridge Street on Friday escaped injury due to the heroic efforts of two Anna Maria…
March 6, 2023
City seeks partnerships with Kaleta
BRADENTON BEACH – City officials are pursuing two potential public-private partnerships with the Bradenton Beach Marina’s new principal, developer Shawn Kaleta.
One partnership pertains to propose…
February 28, 2023
Security guard reports battery at Bradenton Beach Marina
BRADENTON BEACH – With millions of dollars worth of boats and equipment onsite, the owners of the Bradenton Beach Marina employ an after-hours security guard to prevent property theft, damage…
February 20, 2023
City wants to clear alleys
BRADENTON BEACH – City officials want to reestablish some city-owned alleys that are currently obstructed by landscaping, equipment, debris and other obstacles.
During a Feb. 16 city commission meet…
February 20, 2023
No parking signs on scenic highway debated
BRADENTON BEACH –The city’s Scenic WAVES Committee is concerned about the visual appearance of 61 new “No parking on right of way by order of D.O.T.” signs recently installed along Gulf Drive South n…













