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Boat thief easily caught in Bradenton Beach

Sep 12, 2021 – Jason Schaffer
September 5, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Lt. John Cosby appointed acting police chief

John Cosby appointed acting police chief

BRADENTON BEACH – Lt. John Cosby is now the acting chief of the Bradenton Beach Police Department. The “acting” designation will be removed from Cosby’s title in early October when current Police…
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September 5, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Dock expansion contract to be finalized soon

Dock expansion contract to be finalized soon

BRADENTON BEACH – The contract negotiations to expand the floating dock next to the Bridge Street Pier have entered the final stages. On Wednesday, Sept. 1, the Bradenton Beach Community Redevelop…
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September 5, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
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Labor Day weekend packs the Island

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Anna Maria Island’s world-famous beaches have seen a record number of visitors this summer, and the Labor Day holiday is no exception. With the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions i…
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September 5, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Old Town Tram pilot program being extended

Old Town Tram pilot program being extended

BRADENTON BEACH – The Old Town Tram parking shuttle pilot program is being extended for a second year. Launched last November, funded by the Bradenton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) an…
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September 3, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
More COVID cases at Anna Maria Elementary

More COVID cases at Anna Maria Elementary

HOLMES BEACH – Manatee County schools, including Anna Maria Elementary School, continue to see a rise in the number of COVID-19 cases. AME reports two coronavirus cases among students and two stud…
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August 30, 2021
By SUN contributor

The Holmes Beach commission race is on

HOLMES BEACH – Qualifying is over, and five candidates are entering the race for three open seats on the Holmes Beach city commission with the Nov. 2 election as the finish line. Commissioners Car…
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August 30, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Sea level rise expert addresses Anna Maria Commission

Sea level rise expert addresses Anna Maria Commission

ANNA MARIA – The Anna Maria City Commission has included $75,000 in its proposed 2021-22 fiscal budget to begin planning for future sea level rise. If pursued, these initial efforts would be funded b…
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August 29, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Rules of the road decals to be placed in rented golf carts

Rules of the road decals to be placed in rented golf carts

ANNA MARIA – Three companies that rent out golf carts within the city of Anna Maria have agreed to place decals in their carts reminding drivers and passengers of four state laws that apply when trav…
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August 29, 2021
By SUN contributor
egal issues put a damper on wedding plans

Legal issues put a damper on wedding plans

UPDATED Aug. 30, 2021 at 12:05 p.m. – HOLMES BEACH – A local couple whose wedding plans were ruined by the Bali Hai Beach Resort was rescued by Island restaurateur Sean Murphy, who has offered them a…
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August 29, 2021
By Jason Schaffer

Manatee County School Board extends mask ‘mandate’

HOLMES BEACH – As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, the Manatee County School Board voted 3-2 on Aug. 24 to extend a temporary mask mandate it passed on Aug. 16 requiring all students and staff to wea…
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April 9, 2025
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting