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Sewer project in Bradenton Beach will impact residents, visitors and traffic
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Sewer project in Bradenton Beach will impact residents, visitors and traffic

Jan 17, 2023 – Joe Hendricks
November 8, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
AMI Rotary’s youth program a ‘swimming’ success

AMI Rotary’s youth program a ‘swimming’ success

BRADENTON – While enjoying a swim in the water surrounding Anna Maria Island or taking a swim in a warm pool is the norm for most people living on the Island, many would be surprised to hear there ar…
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October 18, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria seeks county funds for inlet study

Anna Maria seeks county funds for inlet study

ANNA MARIA – City officials are seeking $105,000 in county commission-controlled surplus beach concession funds for a study of the Lake La Vista inlet. Mayor Dan Murphy presented the funding reque…
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October 18, 2022
By Leslie Lake

Coquina Beach Market opening delayed

BRADENTON BEACH – The Coquina Beach Market has hit a hurricane-sized snag and its projected Nov. 1 opening will be delayed, according to Manatee County officials. “As crews have been deplo…
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October 10, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
County commission authorizes water taxi expenditure

County commission authorizes water taxi expenditure

MANATEE COUNTY – Manatee County commissioners have authorized County Administrator Scott Hopes to spend up to $700,000 to design and build two pontoon boats for use as water taxis to serve Anna Maria…
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September 20, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Water taxi plans detailed

Water taxi plans detailed

MANATEE COUNTY – The county’s chief tourism official briefed county commissioners on Sept. 13 on plans in the works for a water taxi between Anna Maria Island and Bradenton, including new fun…
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September 20, 2022
By Leslie Lake

County, vendors face off on takeover of beach market

BRADENTON BEACH – Manatee County commissioners debated the county’s takeover of the Coquina Beach Market last week as vendors defended ousted organizer Nancy Ambrose. The beach market saga…
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September 12, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Aqua mangrove trimming prompts FDEP warning

Aqua mangrove trimming prompts FDEP warning

MANATEE COUNTY – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has issued a warning letter regarding the mangrove trimming conducted earlier this year along the Aqua development shoreline…
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August 31, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Whitmore reflects on election results

Whitmore reflects on election results

HOLMES BEACH – Holmes Beach resident Carol Whitmore’s tenure as a Manatee County commissioner will end in November. Seeking a fifth term in office, Whitmore lost the At-Large District 6 Republican…
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August 29, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
DOH-Manatee recognized for emergency preparedness

DOH-Manatee recognized for emergency preparedness

BRADENTON – The Florida Department of Health – Manatee County (DOH-Manatee) is being recognized by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) for its staff’s ability to pla…
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August 29, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Water taxi agreement discussed

Water taxi agreement discussed

ANNA MARIA – City officials are working on an interlocal agreement that would allow for a water taxi stop at the Anna Maria City Pier. Manatee County is proposing a county-contracted water taxi se…
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