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Chiles Group pursuing paid parking in Bradenton Beach

Sep 13, 2022 – Joe Hendricks
August 8, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Modifications planned for Coquina, Cortez beach parking lots

Modifications planned for Coquina, Cortez beach parking lots

BRADENTON BEACH – Manatee County has some modifications in mind for the Coquina Beach, Cortez Beach and Bayside Park parking lots. City and county officials discussed the plan recently when Braden…
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July 25, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Paid parking discussed at Bradenton Beach budget meeting

Paid parking discussed at Bradenton Beach budget meeting

BRADENTON BEACH – Paid parking and potential future millage increases were primary topics of discussion during the city commission’s July 12 budget meeting. The tentative budget discussed on Tuesd…
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July 11, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Multiple vehicle break-ins at Coquina and Cortez beaches

Multiple vehicle break-ins at Coquina, Cortez beaches

BRADENTON BEACH – It’s easy to get distracted by the beauty of the beaches and surrounding areas when visiting Anna Maria Island, but four vehicle break-ins on July 30 are a reminder that even paradi…
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July 11, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Bradenton Beach Commission to discuss paid parking

Bradenton Beach commissioners to consider charging for parking

BRADENTON BEACH – City commissioners plan to discuss the possibility of charging for parking in some city-owned parking lots. During the July 7 city commission meeting, Commissioner Jake Spooner r…
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July 11, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Mayor hopes to celebrate Bridge Street’s 100th anniversary

Mayor hopes to celebrate Bridge Street’s 100th anniversary

BRADENTON BEACH – Mayor John Chappie wants to recognize the 100th anniversary of Bridge Street with a celebration. The street was once at the foot of the bridge leading to Anna Maria Island from C…
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July 4, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Coquina Beach parking lot improvements continue

Coquina Beach parking lot improvements continue

BRADENTON BEACH – Beachgoers will be vying for limited parking spaces at Coquina Beach all summer with the next phase of drainage and parking lot improvements expected to be completed no sooner than…
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June 21, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Planning board rejects proposed rezoning ordinance

Planning board rejects proposed rezoning ordinance

BRADENTON BEACH – Planning and Zoning Board members have rejected a rezoning ordinance that would change some residential properties to mixed-use, asking that it be rewritten to reflect the board’s p…
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June 13, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Reported gas leak evacuates Bridge Street

Reported gas leak evacuates Bridge Street

BRADENTON BEACH – A busy night on Bridge Street came to an abrupt halt due to what was believed to be a natural gas leak. As people wandered among bars, shops and restaurants on June 7, customers at…
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June 6, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Police chief shares more funding, staffing concerns

Police chief shares more funding, staffing concerns

BRADENTON BEACH – An incident involving two Bradenton Beach police officers prompted Police Chief John Cosby to again voice concerns about the police department budget and staffing shortages. Duri…
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June 6, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
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Rezoning would allow residential units above commercial

BRADENTON BEACH – The city is considering rezoning several residential properties between Second Street North and Cortez Road from multi-family residential to mixed use. Building Official Steve Gi…
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