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Apr 3, 2023 – Leslie Lake
January 10, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Whitmore

Whitmore accepts new role with Help to Home

MANATEE COUNTY – Holmes Beach resident and former Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore is the new development administrator for Help to Home, Inc. The non-profit organization seeks to provid…
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January 4, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Year in Review: Beyond the Island

Year in Review: Beyond the Island

MANATEE COUNTY – Beyond the confines of Anna Maria Island, a canal dispute, mangrove trimmings and a proposed water taxi service were among The Sun’s top news stories in 2022. Hunters Point In Cort…
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November 30, 2022
By Leslie Lake

Ambrose prepares to open new market

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Followers of the “Where is the Market?” Facebook page are anxiously awaiting what appears to be an imminent announcement of a new venue. “I will be thankful at Thanksgi…
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November 14, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
TDC recommends $950,000 for water taxi

TDC recommends $950,000 for water taxi

BRADENTON – The Manatee County Tourist Development Council (TDC) unanimously voted on Nov. 4 to recommend that Manatee County commissioners allocate up to $950,000 in resort tax revenue to…
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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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