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Possible murder-suicide under investigation

Oct 18, 2020 – Joe Hendricks
September 7, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Bradenton Beach parking tram program starting soon

Bradenton Beach parking tram program starting soon

BRADENTON BEACH – The parking tram pilot program in Bradenton Beach is expected to begin service on Sunday, Nov. 1. The Bradenton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) members unanimously app…
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September 6, 2020
By Joe Hendricks

Police boat lift project may lose funding

BRADENTON BEACH – The Bradenton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) finds itself in a race against time to complete the long-desired installation of a police department boat lift next to the B…
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August 23, 2020
By Joe Hendricks

Bradenton Beach confirms COVID-positive employee

BRADENTON BEACH – The city of Bradenton Beach has confirmed that at least one city employee has tested positive for COVID-19. City Clerk Terri Sanclemente said the city will not identify the emplo…
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August 23, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Former Mayor Bill Shearon passes away

Former Mayor Bill Shearon loses life to cancer

BRADENTON BEACH – Former Bradenton Beach Mayor Bill Shearon lost his life Thursday evening to cancer. After serving as a Planning and Zoning Board member and a city commissioner, Shearon was elect…
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August 19, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
The Drift In is back in business again

The Drift In is back in business again

BRADENTON BEACH – The Drift In is open again and now offers a limited food menu. The Bradenton Beach bar reopened Friday, Aug. 14 after being ordered to close on Tuesday, Aug. 4. “They came in…
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August 10, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
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Dueling parking garage amendments slated for fall ballot

BRADENTON BEACH – Bradenton Beach voters will likely see two parking garage questions on their general election ballots this fall. Both parking garage questions are expected to be presented to cit…
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August 7, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Face coverings remain mandatory in Bradenton Beach

Face coverings remain mandatory in Bradenton Beach

BRADENTON BEACH –  After a tie vote by the Bradenton Beach City Commission, face coverings remain mandatory inside Bradenton Beach businesses in accordance with Manatee County’s mandatory face-coveri…
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August 4, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Bradenton Beach to opt out of county face covering resolution

Bradenton Beach may opt out of county face covering resolution

BRADENTON BEACH – The Bradenton Beach City Commission has directed City Attorney Ricinda Perry to draft an emergency face-covering sign ordinance that would allow the city to opt out of the Manatee C…
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July 20, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Gail Garneau honored as retirement nears

Gail Garneau honored as retirement nears

BRADENTON BEACH – Longtime Bradenton Beach Code Enforcement Officer Gail Garneau is retiring at the end of the month, with July 31 being her final day. On behalf of the city and the city commissio…
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July 14, 2020
By Joe Hendricks

Bradenton Beach City Commission now recommends masks

BRADENTON BEACH – The Bradenton Beach City Commission now recommends, but does not require, that masks or face coverings be worn in Bradenton Beach. The Bradenton Beach Commission engaged in its f…
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