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Beached boat to be removed from causeway

Feb 11, 2021 – SUN contributor
February 8, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Eating like a champion at Harry’s Grill

Eating like a champion at Harry’s Grill

ANNA MARIA – Professional eater and bodybuilder Randy Santel is bringing his competitive eating talents to Harry’s Grill in Anna Maria. As part of his 2021 February Florida Food Challenge tour, Sa…
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February 8, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
2021 vacation rental registration fees set

2021 vacation rental registration fees set

ANNA MARIA – Vacation rental owners in Anna Maria will be charged $58.52 per occupant allowed when paying their 2021 vacation rental registration fees. The 2021 registration fees were established…
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February 8, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Cortez Bridge replacement starting soon than expected

Cortez Bridge replacement starting sooner than expected

Updated Feb. 8, 2021 at 12:15 p.m. – CORTEZ – A new, high-rise Cortez Bridge is coming and it may be sooner than you think. Florida Department of Transportation officials confirmed that constructi…
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February 1, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
BridgeWalk resort enforcing reserved parking spaces

BridgeWalk resort enforcing reserved parking spaces

BRADENTON BEACH – Drivers should pay close attention to the signs when parking in front of the BridgeWalk resort in Bradenton Beach. BridgeWalk resort owner Angela Rodocker has received additional…
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February 1, 2021
By SUN contributor
Bali Hai site plan review hits a snag

Bali Hai site plan review hits a snag

HOLMES BEACH – City commissioners are willing to go to the table with the owner of the Bali Hai Beach Resort, but they still have questions about the submitted site plan currently under review. Is…
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February 1, 2021
By SUN contributor

County skips using state vaccine signup system

MANATEE COUNTY – Good news has emerged for some Floridians with the launch of the state’s COVID-19 vaccine signup website. However, it doesn’t change things for anyone wishing to receive their vaccin…
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February 1, 2021
By SUN contributor

Applications reopen for CARES Act funding

MANATEE COUNTY – For residents and businesses still working to recover from the financial effects of COVID-19, more help is coming in the form of CARES Act funds. Nonprofit organizations that prev…
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January 31, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Dogs on beaches concern city officials

Dogs on beaches concern city officials

ANNA MARIA – Dogs on the beach are a growing concern in Anna Maria. City officials believe the steady stream of tourists, the lack of verification requirements for service dogs and dog-friendly sh…
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January 31, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Kruse discloses affair, seeks Coryea’s termination

Kruse discloses extramarital affair, seeks Coryea’s termination

MANATEE COUNTY – County Commissioner George Kruse last week called for County Administrator Cheri Coryea’s termination. During the discussion, Kruse admitted having an extramarital affair, saying…
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January 25, 2021
By SUN contributor

Changes for Manatee County COVID-19 vaccine program

Updated Monday, Jan. 25 at 2:20 p.m. – MANATEE COUNTY – Good news came to those waiting in the COVID-19 vaccine standby pool when county leaders announced the receipt of 4,500 additional first doses…
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April 9, 2025
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting