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Treehouse owners get harassing calls

Mar 29, 2021 – Cindy Lane
March 22, 2021
By SUN contributor

Manatee County offers vaccine registration to those 18 or older

MANATEE COUNTY – Florida residents 18 or older can now register for the COVID-19 vaccine pool in anticipation of the state lowering the age requirement for the vaccine. Full-time and part-time res…
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March 22, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Bradenton Beach joining Cortez Bridge lawsuit

Bradenton Beach joining Cortez Bridge lawsuit

BRADENTON BEACH – The city of Bradenton Beach is joining plaintiffs in a federal lawsuit that opposes replacing the existing Cortez Bridge drawbridge with a fixed-span bridge. On Thursday, March 1…
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March 22, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
FDLE: No crimes, Sunshine Law violations

FDLE: No crimes, Sunshine Law violations

Updated March 22, 2021 at 5:22 p.m. – MANATEE COUNTY – A Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) investigation found no evidence that four Manatee County commissioners committed crimes or violat…
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March 21, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Acting county administrator’s job attracts 30 applicants

Acting county administrator’s job attracts 30 applicants

MANATEE COUNTY – Between March 8 and March 12, the Manatee County Human Resources Department received 30 resumes from individuals interested in serving as the acting county administrator. Austin R…
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March 21, 2021
By SUN contributor
Treehouse owners get no relief from special magistrate

Treehouse owners get no relief from special magistrate

HOLMES BEACH – The owners of Angelinos Sea Lodge will not be allowed to lease their vacation rentals until they settle code compliance issues with the city, a special magistrate has ruled. Settlin…
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March 21, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
City, Mote Marine move forward on pier facility

City, Mote Marine move forward on pier facility

ANNA MARIA – Mote Marine is another step closer to opening its education center at the end of the City Pier. Mayor Dan Murphy and Mote Marine Laboratory President Dr. Michael Crosby signed a memor…
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March 20, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Coryea looks forward to next professional adventure

Coryea looks forward to next professional adventure

MANATEE COUNTY – While the Manatee County Commission continues its search for an acting county administrator, former County Administrator Cheri Coryea has had a few weeks to decompress and evaluate h…
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March 15, 2021
By SUN contributor

Commissioners consider changes to noise ordinance

HOLMES BEACH – Noise is news once again in this community. The subject was broached by Commissioner Kim Rash, who said he feels the city’s current noise ordinance and reliance on readings from a n…
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March 15, 2021
By SUN contributor

More people eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine

MANATEE COUNTY – More people are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Manatee County at more distribution sites, but there are also more requirements, depending on your situation. County offi…
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March 9, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Van Ostenbridge seeks Fifth Amendment protections

Van Ostenbridge to invoke Fifth Amendment in public records case

MANATEE COUNTY – County Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge intends to invoke his Fifth Amendment rights when deposed under oath by Michael Barfield on Friday, March 12, according to court filings…
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April 9, 2025
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting