Bradenton Beach
November 5, 2019
Bradenton Beach candidates win, running unopposed
BRADENTON BEACH – Running unopposed, Mayor John Chappie, Commissioner Jake Spooner and former Commissioner Jan Vosburgh each claimed two-year commission terms in a city that had no city elections thi…
November 5, 2019
Local woman hospitalized for necrotizing fasciitis
BRADENTON – Bradenton resident Kelli Brown Whitehead was recently hospitalized and diagnosed with necrotizing fasciitis.
Whitehead’s family members suspect but have not confirmed that Whitehead’s…
November 5, 2019
Petitioners challenge Cortez Bridge decision
CORTEZ – Opponents of the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) plans for the replacement of the Cortez Bridge have filed a petition for a formal administrative hearing before the State of Fl…
October 22, 2019
Cortez Bridge design moving forward
CORTEZ – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) recently issued a written announcement regarding its ongoing plans to replace the Cortez Bridge drawbridge with a 65-foot, high-level fixed sp…
October 10, 2019
White PVC railings discussed for Bridge Street Pier
BRADENTON BEACH – The city’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is exploring the possibility of replacing the unpainted Bridge Street Pier railings with white plastic PVC railings.
On Wednesday…
October 8, 2019
Cortez Road roundabout proposed
BRADENTON BEACH – Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) plans to build a roundabout at Cortez Road and Gulf Drive will remain on hold until officials decide where the span of the new Cortez Bri…
October 7, 2019
Post office parking agreement reached
BRADENTON BEACH – After-hours and weekend parking will soon be allowed in the post office parking lot.
The general parking allowance will not take effect until signs are posted that state the hour…
October 7, 2019
Floating dock temporarily closed
BRADENTON BEACH – The new floating day dock was closed on Friday, Oct. 4, and will remain closed until repairs are made to the gangway that provides access to the historic Bridge Street Pier.
Acco…
September 24, 2019
Policy prevents CBD use by city employees
BRADENTON BEACH – Made from hemp plants, CBD (cannabidiol) oils, creams and other products are legal in Florida, but Bradenton Beach’s drug-free workplace ordinance prohibits city employees from usin…
September 24, 2019
Commission seeks consistent parking restrictions
BRADENTON BEACH – Parking with any tires on the pavement or parking within 15 feet of a stop sign will soon subject drivers to a $50 parking ticket.
The mayor and city commissioners remain divided…













