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Treehouse owners get no relief from special magistrate
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Treehouse owners get no relief from special magistrate

Mar 21, 2021 – SUN contributor
March 9, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Van Ostenbridge seeks Fifth Amendment protections

Van Ostenbridge to invoke Fifth Amendment in public records case

MANATEE COUNTY – County Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge intends to invoke his Fifth Amendment rights when deposed under oath by Michael Barfield on Friday, March 12, according to court filings…
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March 8, 2021
By SUN contributor

Here’s where to get vaccines in Manatee County

MANATEE COUNTY – After weeks of waiting, seniors and others qualified to receive a COVID-19 vaccine are finally about to see some relief as more shots make their way to the county. The county-run…
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March 3, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
League of Women Voters fear county charter poses too much risk

League of Women Voters oppose county charter

MANATEE COUNTY – The League of Women Voters of Manatee County (LWV) no longer fully supports Manatee County becoming a charter government at this time. On Tuesday, the League issued a written statem…
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March 2, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Mayor to meet with Mote Marine representatives

Mayor to meet with Mote Marine representatives

ANNA MARIA – The city’s pursuit of a proposed Mote Marine educational outreach center on the City Pier continues. During the Thursday, Feb. 25 city commission meeting, Mayor Dan Murphy said he pla…
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March 1, 2021
By SUN contributor
Training a new generation of environmental scientists

Training a new generation of environmental scientists

ANNA MARIA – The community scientist program at The Center of Anna Maria Island is getting off to a great start thanks to some help from students at Eckerd College and Mote Marine Laboratory and Aqua…
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March 1, 2021
By SUN contributor
Bali Hai site plan negotiations continue

Bali Hai site plan negotiations continue

HOLMES BEACH – Talks between the property owners at the Bali Hai Beachfront Resort and city leaders are planned to continue at a future meeting and it looks like both parties are moving closer to an…
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March 1, 2021
By SUN contributor
Commissioners close in on illuminated sign regulations

Commissioners close in on illuminated sign regulations

HOLMES BEACH – Backlit signs in the residential and A-1 district along Gulf Drive may have to be replaced under new regulations being considered by the city. Commissioners discussed the changes to…
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February 25, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Commission approves $204,000 separation agreement with Coryea

Commission approves $204,000 separation agreement with Coryea

BRADENTON – Cheri Coryea’s two-year tenure as county administrator ended Tuesday evening after the Manatee County Commission approved a $204,000 separation agreement earlier that day. Deputy Count…
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February 24, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Vanessa Baugh named in ethics complaint

Baugh named in ethics complaint

BRADENTON – Manatee County resident Jennifer Hamey filed a complaint with the Florida Commission on Ethics Tuesday regarding County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh’s recent role in organizing a pop-up COV…
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February 24, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Lakewood Ranch vaccinations trigger criminal investigation

Lakewood Ranch vaccinations trigger criminal investigation

MANATEE COUNTY – Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh’s role in the controversial Lakewood Ranch pop-up vaccination distribution site has prompted a sworn criminal complaint filed by Sarasota-ba…
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