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Old Town Tram pilot program being extended
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Old Town Tram pilot program being extended

Sep 5, 2021 – Joe Hendricks
June 26, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
One killed, one seriously injured in Bradenton Beach fall

One killed, one seriously injured in Bradenton Beach fall

BRADENTON BEACH – Two construction workers fell from a height of more than 30 feet on Wednesday, June 23, killing one and seriously injuring the other. According to the Bradenton Beach Police Depa…
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June 22, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Bradenton Beach zoning board completes map revision review

Bradenton Beach zoning board completes map revision review

BRADENTON BEACH – The Bradenton Beach Planning and Zoning Board (P&Z) has completed its preliminary review of several proposed future land use and/or zoning map revisions. The revisions could…
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June 20, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Property owners open to replacing Australian pines at city’s expense

Property owners open to replacing Australian pines at city’s expense

BRADENTON BEACH – Michael and Nadya Kelly have responded to criticisms and concerns city officials recently expressed regarding their beachfront home and property at 402 Gulf Drive. The city’s con…
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June 20, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Cell tower panel failure revives safety concerns

Cell tower panel failure revives safety concerns

BRADENTON BEACH – An exterior panel fell off the cell tower in Bradenton Beach on June 15 and the tower again requires repairs and panel upgrades. Erected in 2015 and located on property leased fr…
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June 9, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
County commission supports Bradenton Beach dock expansion project

County commission supports Bradenton Beach dock expansion project

BRADENTON BEACH – The Manatee County Commission is providing up to $850,000 in matching funds for Bradenton Beach’s dock expansion project. The county commission approved the city’s funding reques…
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June 7, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Undergrounding project facing unexpected cost increase

Undergrounding project facing unexpected cost increase

BRADENTON BEACH – The city’s Gulf Drive utilities undergrounding project is facing an unanticipated potential funding shortfall of about $365,000. On Thursday, June 3, City Attorney Ricinda Perry…
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June 6, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Old Town Tram picking up steam

Old Town Tram picking up steam

BRADENTON BEACH – The Old Town Tram continues to make progress in ridership, route consistency and advertising revenues. The Bradenton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) contracts Joshua L…
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June 6, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Bradenton Beach officials want Australian pines removed

Bradenton Beach officials want Australian pines removed

BRADENTON BEACH – City officials would like to remove the Australian pines along the west side of the Cortez Road/Gulf Drive intersection. The pines appear to be primarily located on residential p…
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June 5, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Expanded outdoor seating extended, live music allowed

Expanded outdoor seating extended, live music allowed

BRADENTON BEACH – A new ordinance allows businesses to continue using the expanded outdoor seating areas allowed during the pandemic, with no prohibition on live music in those areas. On Thursday…
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June 5, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Local resident serious about educating visitors

Local resident serious about educating visitors

BRADENTON BEACH – After a recent social media post received thousands of responses from locals and tourists alike, people are taking notice of local resident Kerry Robertson and her efforts to educat…
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April 9, 2025
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