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Introducing the 2021 Holmes Beach commission candidates

Sep 26, 2021 – SUN contributor
September 19, 2021
By SUN contributor
Rash triumphs in state investigation

Rash triumphs in state investigation

HOLMES BEACH – At the conclusion of a four-month-long investigation by the State of Florida Commission on Ethics, Commissioner Kim Rash is breathing a long-awaited sigh of relief. Rash was accused…
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September 19, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
No new COVID cases at Anna Maria Elementary

No new COVID cases at Anna Maria Elementary

HOLMES BEACH – For the first time since Manatee County schools began reporting positive COVID-19 cases among students and staff, Anna Maria Elementary reports no new cases among either students or st…
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September 13, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
David Marshall: The man, the legend, the hat…

David Marshall: The man, the legend, the hat …

BRADENTON BEACH – A celebration of life for longtime Bradenton Beach resident and employee David Marshall will be held Saturday, Sept. 25 at 2 p.m. at the Drift In, 120 Bridge St. Attendees are en…
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September 12, 2021
By Jason Schaffer

Boat thief easily caught in Bradenton Beach

BRADENTON BEACH – When Paul Koelkebeck anchored his boat to have dinner at the Gulf Drive Cafe on Saturday, Sept. 5, the last thing he expected to see from his table was his boat driving by. Accor…
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September 12, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Anna Maria Elementary leads county in brick and mortar learning option selections

Anna Maria Elementary remains free of staff COVID cases

HOLMES BEACH – While the Delta variant of COVID-19 continues to cause cases to soar, Anna Maria Elementary has made it through the first month of school with no staff testing positive and 12 positive…
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September 12, 2021
By SUN contributor
WMFR budget passes final vote

WMFR budget passes final vote

BRADENTON – The West Manatee Fire Rescue District has put its financial ducks in a row in time for the coming fiscal year beginning Oct. 1. WMFR commissioners met Sept. 7 for the district’s final…
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September 5, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Bradenton Beach Police crack down on derelict boats

Bradenton Beach police crack down on derelict boats

BRADENTON BEACH  – This time last year, 68 boats – many derelict – were moored or anchored in Sarasota Bay off the coast of Bradenton Beach.  As of Sept. 3, that number is down to 15, largely due…
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September 5, 2021
By Jason Schaffer

Ask for proof of vaccine, get a fine

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Florida is poised to begin enforcing the state law banning vaccine “passports” this month, imposing $5,000 fines on schools, government agencies and businesses that require proof…
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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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April 9, 2025
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting