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Price increases for Pines Trailer Park residents

Mar 27, 2023 – Joe Hendricks
February 28, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Security guard reports battery at Bradenton Beach Marina

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…
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February 20, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
City wants to reestablish obstructed alleys

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…
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February 20, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Coquina Beach ‘no parking’ signs discussed

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…
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February 16, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
FDOT installs ‘no parking’ signs along Gulf Drive

FDOT installs ‘no parking’ signs along Gulf Drive

BRADENTON BEACH – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) recently installed dozens of signs along various sections of Gulf Drive that say, “No parking on right of way.” Approximately 55 s…
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February 16, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Bradenton Beach Police get powerful new training tool

Bradenton Beach Police get powerful new training tool

BRADENTON BEACH – Police officers face the unknown every day they put on their uniforms. In 2022, nine police officers were killed in the line of duty in Florida, and while that number may not see…
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February 16, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Annie Silver elects 2023 officers

Annie Silver elects 2023 officers

BRADENTON BEACH – For decades, the Annie Silver Community Center has served the community, providing a meeting place for Island organizations such as the Anna Maria Island Privateers, condo associati…
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February 7, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
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Bradenton Beach enacting food truck moratorium

BRADENTON BEACH – Commissioners are in the process of enacting a temporary citywide moratorium on food truck operations. On Feb. 2, the city commission, minus absent Commissioner Marilyn M…
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January 30, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Cortez Bridge presentation details fixed-span bridge

Cortez Bridge presentation details fixed-span bridge

CORTEZ – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is holding a public information meeting on the Cortez Bridge replacement project on Tuesday, Jan. 31 from 6-8 p.m. in the Kirkwood Presbyteria…
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January 23, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Bradenton Beach Commission opposes state attacks on home rule

Bradenton Beach Commission opposes state attacks on home rule

BRADENTON BEACH – Protecting home rule rights will be the city commission’s top priority during the state legislative session that convenes on March 5. Home rule rights and the ability to…
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January 23, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Lock the car

Lock the car

BRADENTON BEACH – For the most part, Anna Maria Island is a pretty safe place to visit, according to local police statistics. Violent crimes are low, and most serious crimes involving bodi…
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