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County commissioners refuse Holmes Beach funding request
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County commissioners refuse Holmes Beach funding request

Jun 13, 2021 – SUN contributor
June 6, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Bradenton Beach officials want Australian pines removed

Bradenton Beach officials want Australian pines removed

BRADENTON BEACH – City officials would like to remove the Australian pines along the west side of the Cortez Road/Gulf Drive intersection. The pines appear to be primarily located on residential p…
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June 5, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Expanded outdoor seating extended, live music allowed

Expanded outdoor seating extended, live music allowed

BRADENTON BEACH – A new ordinance allows businesses to continue using the expanded outdoor seating areas allowed during the pandemic, with no prohibition on live music in those areas. On Thursday…
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June 5, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Local resident serious about educating visitors

Local resident serious about educating visitors

BRADENTON BEACH – After a recent social media post received thousands of responses from locals and tourists alike, people are taking notice of local resident Kerry Robertson and her efforts to educat…
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June 5, 2021
By SUN contributor
Bank rezone passes first reading despite resident protests

Bank rezone passes first reading despite resident protests

HOLMES BEACH – City commissioners are halfway through rezoning approvals for the former Regions Bank property, despite the protests of several residents who’d rather not see a new Publix pharmacy and…
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June 5, 2021
By SUN contributor
Memorial Day weekend parking sparks drama in Holmes Beach

Parking rift between city, county widens over Memorial Day

HOLMES BEACH – Memorial Day weekend brought thousands of people to Anna Maria Island to celebrate the holiday weekend, exacerbating the disagreement between Manatee County commissioners and Holmes Be…
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May 31, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Memorial Day Salute honors those who served

Memorial Day Salute honors sacrifices made

ANNA MARIA – Military veterans and their spouses and significant others were honored this morning during the city of Anna Maria’s Memorial Day Patriotic Symphony Salute. Canceled last year due to…
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May 30, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Cortez honors veterans in Memorial Day ceremony

Cortez honors veterans in Memorial Day ceremony

CORTEZ – There was laughter and tears Saturday morning as elected officials, families of fallen heroes and veterans gathered to honor those who gave their lives to serve not only their country, but t…
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May 30, 2021
By Monica Simpson
Class of 2021: AME friends stick together through high school

Class of 2021: AME friends stick together through high school

HOLMES BEACH – For decades, the “Little School by the Bay” has seen Island area students walk through the doors at the end of fifth grade to brave the world beyond Anna Maria Island, only to return w…
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May 30, 2021
By SUN contributor
Memorial Day weekend parking sparks drama in Holmes Beach

Memorial Day weekend parking sparks drama in Holmes Beach

HOLMES BEACH – The ongoing saga of beach parking in the biggest city on Anna Maria Island is hitting a fever pitch over the busy Memorial Day weekend. In a bid to gain more parking for Manatee Cou…
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May 30, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Snooks Adams Kids Day brings excitement and adventure

Snooks Adams Kids Day brings excitement and adventure

ANNA MARIA –  The Anna Maria Island Privateers, a non-profit organization dedicated to giving back to the community, held their annual Snooks Adams Kids Day on Saturday, May 29 at the Anna Maria City…
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting