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Commission considering changes to trash collection schedule
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Commission considering changes to trash collection schedule

Jul 15, 2025 – Joe Hendricks
July 7, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
WMFR vacation rental lawsuit victory stands

WMFR vacation rental lawsuit victory stands

BRADENTON – C&D Properties of AMI has not appealed a judge’s ruling in favor of the West Manatee Fire and Rescue District’s (WMFR) right to levy annual assessments on short-term vacation rental p…
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July 7, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Pines Trailer Park residents remain in dark about park

Pines Trailer Park residents remain in dark about park

BRADENTON BEACH – Pines Trailer Park homeowners are expressing frustration about the lack of communication as a possible park closure date looms on July 31. A Feb. 4 email to homeowners from Fort La…
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July 2, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Pickup truck collides with low-speed vehicle

Pickup truck collides with low-speed vehicle

HOLMES BEACH – A pickup truck collided with a low-speed vehicle (LSV) on Gulf Drive on Tuesday evening, resulting in two of the seven LSV passengers being transported to a walk-in emergency room for…
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July 2, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Commission discusses pier lease, parking fines, Waste Management

Commission discusses pier lease, parking fines, Waste Management

ANNA MARIA – City Pier tenant requests, increased parking fines and ongoing service issues with Waste Management were among the topics discussed during the June 26 Anna Maria City Commission meeting…
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July 1, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Pines, Bridge Street parking lots reviewed by building official

Pines, Bridge Street parking lots reviewed by building official

BRADENTON BEACH – Tasked by city commissioners in May to conduct a code compliance review of the parking lot at 205 First St. N. historically used by Pines Trailer Park residents and the 101 Bridge S…
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July 1, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Treehouse lien reduction denied again

Treehouse lien reduction denied again

HOLMES BEACH – By a 3-2 vote, city commissioners have denied a second request to reduce the treehouse-related $188,621 code en­forcement lien the city placed on the Angelinos Sea Lodge. Owned and op…
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July 1, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Significant stormwater fee increase proposed

Significant stormwater fee increase proposed

HOLMES BEACH – City property owners may soon see their annual stormwater assessment fee increase by as much as 205%, rising from $2.95 per 100 square feet of property to $4.95 or $9 per 100 square fe…
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July 1, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Gloria Dei owners decline city’s initial offer

Gloria Dei owners decline city’s initial offer

HOLMES BEACH – The owners of the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church property did not accept the city’s $3 million offer to purchase the church building and property at 6608 Marina Drive. On June 25, Taylor…
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July 1, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Island police prepare for July Fourth weekend crowds

Island police prepare for July Fourth weekend crowds

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Local police departments are gearing up for the long holiday weekend with increased presence and reminders to visitors about parking, fireworks and alcohol restrictions. All hand…
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July 1, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Teenager ejected from golf cart, seriously injured

Teenager seriously injured in Anna Maria golf cart accident

ANNA MARIA – A 15-year-old golf cart passenger suffered traumatic head and chest injuries after being ejected from a golf cart at the intersection of North Shore Drive and Spring Avenue in Anna Maria…
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