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Bradenton Beach zoning board completes map revision review

Jun 22, 2021 – Joe Hendricks
June 13, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Island loses a dear friend in Courtney Call

Island loses a dear friend in Courtney Call

HOLMES BEACH – Anna Maria Island lost a good friend with the recent passing of Courtney Call. Call, 43, was a Holmes Beach resident who spent several years working as a bartender at the Anchor Inn…
June 13, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
County commission supports Mote Marine on City Pier

County commission supports Mote Marine on City Pier

ANNA MARIA – The Manatee County Commission supports the city of Anna Maria’s request to use $500,000 in tourist tax funds to create a Mote Marine Education Outreach Center on the City Pier. On Tue…
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June 13, 2021
By SUN contributor
Tensions mount in city-county parking debate

Tensions mount in city-county parking debate

MANATEE COUNTY – The battle between some Manatee County commissioners and city leadership in Holmes Beach continues to rage on after hopes of a cease-fire were diminished earlier in the week. At t…
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June 13, 2021
By SUN contributor
County commissioners refuse Holmes Beach funding request

County commissioners refuse Holmes Beach funding request

MANATEE COUNTY – Holmes Beach city leaders weren’t very surprised but they were disappointed when Manatee County commissioners shot down a funding request recently. During a June 8 county commissi…
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June 9, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
County commission supports Bradenton Beach dock expansion project

County commission supports Bradenton Beach dock expansion project

BRADENTON BEACH – The Manatee County Commission is providing up to $850,000 in matching funds for Bradenton Beach’s dock expansion project. The county commission approved the city’s funding reques…
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June 9, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
State reviewing Longboat Key’s two-county status

State reviewing Longboat Key’s two-county status

LONGBOAT KEY – Manatee County officials have been notified that a state agency is reviewing the possibility that the Town of Longboat Key may be designated as entirely in Sarasota County or Manatee C…
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June 7, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Undergrounding project facing unexpected cost increase

Undergrounding project facing unexpected cost increase

BRADENTON BEACH – The city’s Gulf Drive utilities undergrounding project is facing an unanticipated potential funding shortfall of about $365,000. On Thursday, June 3, City Attorney Ricinda Perry…
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June 6, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Old Town Tram picking up steam

Old Town Tram picking up steam

BRADENTON BEACH – The Old Town Tram continues to make progress in ridership, route consistency and advertising revenues. The Bradenton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) contracts Joshua L…
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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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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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