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Multiple vehicle break-ins at Coquina and Cortez beaches
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Multiple vehicle break-ins at Coquina, Cortez beaches

Jul 11, 2022 – Jason Schaffer
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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June 6, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Proposed charter amendments won’t eliminate supra-majority votes

Proposed charter amendments won’t eliminate supra-majority votes

BRADENTON BEACH – Registered voters will see five charter amendment questions on their city ballots this fall. Two proposed charter amendments pertain to filling vacant commission seats and one pe…
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June 5, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Bridge Street arrest ties up police for hours

Bridge Street arrest ties up police for hours

BRADENTON BEACH – An encounter between police and an intoxicated couple on May 29 turned into an hours-long struggle to diffuse a situation that put both the police and the public in danger. Braden…
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May 30, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Police confront armed man on pier

Police confront armed man on pier

BRADENTON BEACH – Four agencies responded to a suicide attempt by an armed man on May 24 on the erosion control groins at Cortez Beach known as Twin Piers. Responding to a 911 call at 12:26 p.m. a…
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May 22, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Expanded outdoor seating remains in effect

Outdoor seating allowances remain in effect

BRADENTON BEACH – The city’s expanded outdoor seating allowances for restaurants and bars will remain in effect for the foreseeable future. On May 19, the city commission reached the unanimous con…
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May 15, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Illegal parking in Bradenton Beach becoming a big problem

New illegal beach parking trend grows

BRADENTON BEACH – A new parking trend at Cortez Beach is not only making it difficult for legally parked vehicles to maneuver, but is leaving Bradenton Beach police no choice but to write tickets unt…
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May 14, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Police warn of ‘fresh towel’ scam

Police warn of ‘fresh towel’ scam

BRADENTON BEACH – Police are warning unsuspecting visitors of a possible scam. A group visiting from Illinois was staying at a rental unit on Avenue A in Bradenton Beach when a tan-colored late-1990…
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May 9, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Incident sheds light on city’s policing challenges

Incident sheds light on city’s policing challenges

BRADENTON BEACH – A recent incident involving a stolen car, a stolen gun and a skirmish brought residents and police to city hall to tell commissioners about fear and inadequate funding. On April…
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