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Apr 12, 2021 – Joe Hendricks
April 4, 2021
By Tom Vaught
Worshippers brave cold sunrise service

Worshippers brave cold Easter sunrise service

HOLMES BEACH – More than a thousand people braved chilly temperatures at Manatee Beach to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ at the 56th Annual Easter Sunrise Service. The annual event was…
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April 2, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Study could mean major improvements to Longboat Key bridge

Study could mean major improvements to Longboat Key bridge

COQUINA BEACH – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District One is conducting a Project Development and Environmental Study (PD&E) for the heavily-traveled and often congested SR 789…
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March 29, 2021
By Cindy Lane

Turtle released in bay

ANNA MARIA – A small crowd clapped and cheered as Mote Marine’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital staff released a loggerhead sea turtle, nicknamed “O-H,” into Tampa Bay from Bayfront Park on Wednes…
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March 29, 2021
By Cindy Lane
Treehouse owners get harassing calls

Treehouse owners get harassing calls

HOLMES BEACH – Treehouse owner Huong Lynn Tran isn’t answering her phone much these days, afraid of more calls like the one she received earlier this month. “Everybody on this Island hates you and…
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March 29, 2021
By Jason Schaffer

Holmes Beach parking permits prove controversial

HOLMES BEACH – City commissioners may have more questions than ever after a lengthy discussion about charging residents a $15 fee for parking decals allowing them to park on designated “permit-only”…
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March 28, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Holmes Beach mayor declines Van Ostenbridge's meeting request

Holmes Beach mayor declines Van Ostenbridge’s meeting request

HOLMES BEACH – Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth declined Manatee County Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge’s request to meet and discuss the city’s past elimination of street-side parking spaces…
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March 28, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Single mom mourns loss of family chickens

Single mom laments chicken-keeping prohibition

ANNA MARIA – Anna Maria resident Jennifer Kaleta recently discovered the hard way that city code prohibits live chickens and chicken coops. During public comment at the March 25 Anna Maria City Co…
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March 28, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Former Holmes Beach Planning Commissioner Sylvia Harris Honored

Former Holmes Beach planning commissioner Sylvia Harris honored

Former Holmes Beach Planning Commissioner Sylvia Harris was honored during the City Commission meeting on March 23. “She’s a remarkable lady,” Mayor Judy Titsworth said. “She’s been with us forever…
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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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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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