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CRA may need separate attorney

Oct 29, 2025 – Leslie Lake
October 14, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Bradenton Beach nominates Augello as interim city attorney

Bradenton Beach nominates Augello as interim city attorney

BRADENTON BEACH – Holmes Beach City Attorney Erica Augello will serve as the Bradenton Beach city attorney on an interim basis for up to six months or until a permanent replacement for retired City A…
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October 6, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Bradenton Beach commissioners seek city attorney

Bradenton Beach commissioners seek city attorney

BRADENTON BEACH – City officials are seeking an interim city attorney prior to choosing a perma­nent replacement for former City Attorney Ricinda Perry, who retired on Sept. 18. Commissioners discus…
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September 30, 2025
By Leslie Lake
City approves structure as non-compliant use

City approves structure as non-compliant use

BRADENTON BEACH – Following discussions that spanned several city commission meetings, commissioners tentatively approved a separate but attached structure at 106 23rd St. N. as a non-compliant use a…
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September 23, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Bradenton Beach resident prepared after 2024 storms

Bradenton Beach resident prepared after 2024 storms

BRADENTON BEACH – Thirty two-year Gulf Drive resident Lynne Budzinski did not leave her home during the 2024 hurricanes, but this year she is well-prepared to do so if necessary. Budzinski, who has…
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September 19, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Perry retires as Bradenton Beach city attorney

Perry retires as Bradenton Beach city attorney

BRADENTON BEACH – Ricinda Perry’s 21-year tenure as Bradenton Beach city attorney came to an end on Sept. 18 when she announced her immediate retirement at a city commission meeting. She made the an…
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September 17, 2025
By Leslie Lake
BB Attorney Performance

Commissioners to give Perry more time to respond to allegations

BRADENTON BEACH – City Attorney Ricinda Perry maintained at a Sept. 16 work meeting that she was not provided proper notice or adequate time to prepare a response to allegations that she had named Dr…
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September 9, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Bradenton Beach responds to state legislators’ letter

Bradenton Beach responds to state legislators’ letter

BRADENTON BEACH – City commis­sioners discussed an Aug. 28 letter sent to the three Island mayors from State Rep. Will Robinson Jr. (R-Bradenton) and State Sen. Jim Boyd (R-Bradenton). The state leg…
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September 9, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Drift-In owner denies city attorney’s claim about FDEP complaint

Drift-In owner denies city attorney’s claim about FDEP complaint

BRADENTON BEACH – Drift-In bar owner Derek Williams denied filing a complaint with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) about the Anna Maria Oyster Bar’s (AMOB) outdoor tiki stru…
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September 2, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Pines residents can stay under settlement agreement

Pines residents can stay under settlement agreement

BRADENTON BEACH – The owners of Pines Trailer Park, Pines Park Investors LLC (PPI), released a statement about their settlement agreement with the park home­owner’s association. While the settlement…
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August 27, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Buddy Lee’s grave marker returned

Buddy Lee’s grave marker returned

BRADENTON BEACH – The hurricane-displaced grave marker for an infamous and beloved Bradenton Beach dog, Buddy Lee, was re­cently discovered on Egmont Key and returned to his former owner and “dog mom…
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April 9, 2025
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting