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Oct 25, 2023 – Joe Hendricks
October 2, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Public hearings scheduled on Bridge Street hotel

Public hearings scheduled on Bridge Street hotel

BRADENTON BEACH – In the first of what will be multiple public hearings about an application for a 106-unit resort hotel at the corner of Bridge Street and Gulf Drive, the city Planning and Zoning Bo…
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September 26, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Commissioners approve funding to remove derelict boats

Commissioners approve funding to remove derelict boats

BRADENTON BEACH – City commissioners have passed a request from Bradenton Beach Police Chief John Cosby to approve funding for the removal of derelict boats at the city pier following Hurricane Idali…
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September 19, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Tingley Memorial Library

Tingley library elevating for parking spaces

BRADENTON BEACH – The creation of needed public parking by elevating or moving the Tingley Library was discussed at both the city commission and Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meetings. The…
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September 13, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Pines Trailer Park sold

Pines Trailer Park sold

BRADENTON BEACH – Developer Shawn Kaleta’s Pines Park Investors LLC has purchased the Pines Trailer Park in Bradenton Beach. Formed on May 5, Pines Park Investors LLC lists the Najmy Thompson law…
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September 12, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Funding for Old Town Trams extended

Funding for Old Town Trams extended

BRADENTON BEACH – The Old Town Trams may be rolling just a little bit longer. The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) voted at its Aug. 15 meeting to remove the $52,000 subsidization for the free r…
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September 12, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Commission approves funds to repair hurricane damage to pier

Commission approves funds to repair hurricane damage to pier

BRADENTON BEACH – Damage to the Bradenton Beach Pier and floating docks caused by boats during Hurricane Idalia on Aug. 30 was the focus of the Sept. 7 city commission meeting. Images of the damage…
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September 12, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Azure Shores ordinance headed to city commission

Azure Shores ordinance headed to city commission

BRADENTON BEACH – An ordinance that will fix existing zoning map and future land use map inconsistencies for 23 properties in the Azure Shores subdivision is ready for city commission review and appr…
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September 11, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Unknown man rescues 9-year-old from drowning

Unknown man rescues 9-year-old from drowning

BRADENTON BEACH – For one family, the Labor Day holiday weekend ended with gratitude to an unknown rescuer after a 9-year-old girl was saved from drowning at Cortez Beach. According to Bradenton Bea…
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September 1, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
County sewer project enters second phase

County sewer project enters second phase

BRADENTON BEACH – The Woodruff & Sons construction company is now working along 12th Street South as Manatee County’s extensive sewer improvement project in Bradenton Beach continues. On Aug. 23…
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August 28, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Bradenton Beach declares state of emergency

Bradenton Beach declares state of emergency

BRADENTON BEACH – In advance of Tropical Storm Idalia, which is forecast to potentially make landfall as a major hurricane on Florida’s west coast, city commissioners voted unanimously on Aug. 28 to…
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April 9, 2025
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting