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Cities oppose Manatee becoming a charter county
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Cities oppose Manatee becoming a charter county

Feb 8, 2021 – Joe Hendricks
February 1, 2021
By SUN contributor
Bali Hai site plan review hits a snag

Bali Hai site plan review hits a snag

HOLMES BEACH – City commissioners are willing to go to the table with the owner of the Bali Hai Beach Resort, but they still have questions about the submitted site plan currently under review. Is…
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February 1, 2021
By SUN contributor

County skips using state vaccine signup system

MANATEE COUNTY – Good news has emerged for some Floridians with the launch of the state’s COVID-19 vaccine signup website. However, it doesn’t change things for anyone wishing to receive their vaccin…
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February 1, 2021
By SUN contributor

Applications reopen for CARES Act funding

MANATEE COUNTY – For residents and businesses still working to recover from the financial effects of COVID-19, more help is coming in the form of CARES Act funds. Nonprofit organizations that prev…
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January 31, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Dogs on beaches concern city officials

Dogs on beaches concern city officials

ANNA MARIA – Dogs on the beach are a growing concern in Anna Maria. City officials believe the steady stream of tourists, the lack of verification requirements for service dogs and dog-friendly sh…
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January 31, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Kruse discloses affair, seeks Coryea’s termination

Kruse discloses extramarital affair, seeks Coryea’s termination

MANATEE COUNTY – County Commissioner George Kruse last week called for County Administrator Cheri Coryea’s termination. During the discussion, Kruse admitted having an extramarital affair, saying…
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January 25, 2021
By SUN contributor

Changes for Manatee County COVID-19 vaccine program

Updated Monday, Jan. 25 at 2:20 p.m. – MANATEE COUNTY – Good news came to those waiting in the COVID-19 vaccine standby pool when county leaders announced the receipt of 4,500 additional first doses…
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January 25, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Public input sought on future pier building use

Public input sought on future pier building use

ANNA MARIA – The public will soon be given a chance to provide input on the future use of the currently vacant City Pier building. The city of Anna Maria will host a public meeting on the City Pie…
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January 25, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Tour boat refueling garners no city support

Tour boat refueling garners no city support

BRADENTON BEACH – Bradenton Beach commissioners do not want Paradise Boat Tours to continue refueling at the county-owned barge dock near Longboat Pass. The mayor and commissioners took this posit…
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January 25, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Trawler’s oil tank found, fuel tank possibly missing

Trawler’s oil tank found, fuel tank possibly missing

ANNA MARIA – The used oil storage tank from the shrimp trawler that sank offshore of Anna Maria on Jan. 8 has been recovered, but there may still be a fuel tank missing, according to Mayor Dan Murphy…
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January 24, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Legislators again seek state regulation of vacation rentals

Legislators again seek state regulation of vacation rentals

ANNA MARIA – Florida Sen. Manny Diaz (R-Hialeah) and Florida Rep. Jason Fischer (R-Jacksonville) are once again trying to take away local governments’ ability to regulate vacation rentals and vacatio…
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