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Jul 11, 2021 – Joe Hendricks
July 4, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Citizens weigh in on Reimagining Pine Avenue

Citizens weigh in on “Reimagining Pine Avenue”

ANNA MARIA – The ongoing efforts to “Reimagine Pine Avenue” may or may not include transforming Pine Avenue into a one-way street. That possibility was among the many alternatives discussed at the…
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July 4, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Baugh reaches settlement in public records lawsuit

Baugh reaches settlement in public records lawsuit

BRADENTON – County Commission Chair Vanessa Baugh has reached a settlement with paralegal Michael Barfield regarding the Public Records Act lawsuit Barfield filed in December. On June 19, Baugh si…
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July 3, 2021
By Cindy Lane
Island building owners warned to investigate structural issues

Island building owners warned to investigate structural issues

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Could a tragedy such as last month’s collapse of the high-rise condominium in Surfside happen here? Some say it could – particularly after a balcony fell off a residence in Hol…
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July 3, 2021
By SUN contributor

Balcony collapses in Holmes Beach

UPDATED JULY 4, 2021 AT 12:24 p.m. – HOLMES BEACH – A balcony fell off a resident’s home last week, causing no injuries but plenty of concern among city leaders about the quality of construction of s…
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June 28, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Island community raises more than $33,000 for Courtney Call’s son

Island community raises $33,000 for Courtney Call’s son

HOLMES BEACH – A fundraiser held at the Anchor Inn raised more than $33,000 for the teenage son of longtime Anna Maria Island resident and bartender Courtney Call. Call, 42, passed away unexpected…
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June 28, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Muscatello vacates seat, short-term successor sought

Muscatello vacates seat, short-term successor sought

ANNA MARIA – Country roads are taking City Commissioner Joe Muscatello home. “I’m going back,” Muscatello said as he presented the mayor and commissioners with parting gifts bearing the likeness o…
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June 27, 2021
By SUN contributor

Land swap decision moves to November ballot

HOLMES BEACH – After hours of discussion spread across several meetings, city commissioners have made a decision – the proposed land swap with two Holmes Beach residents is going to the voters to be…
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June 27, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Public input sought on “Reimagining Pine Avenue”

Public input sought on ‘Reimagining Pine Avenue’

ANNA MARIA – The city of Anna Maria will host the first of three “Reimagining Pine Avenue” town hall-style public information meetings on Thursday, July 1. Taking place at city hall and open to th…
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June 26, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
One killed, one seriously injured in Bradenton Beach fall

One killed, one seriously injured in Bradenton Beach fall

BRADENTON BEACH – Two construction workers fell from a height of more than 30 feet on Wednesday, June 23, killing one and seriously injuring the other. According to the Bradenton Beach Police Depa…
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June 24, 2021
By SUN contributor
Bali Hai owners receive code fines

Bali Hai owners receive code fines

HOLMES BEACH – The fight for compliance with city codes is still ongoing between the owners of the Bali Hai Beach Resort and city leaders. Now, the owners of the resort are going to have to pay fines…
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April 9, 2025
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting