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Bradenton City Council joins horse debate

Aug 29, 2020 – SUN contributor
August 23, 2020
By Joe Hendricks

Bradenton Beach confirms COVID-positive employee

BRADENTON BEACH – The city of Bradenton Beach has confirmed that at least one city employee has tested positive for COVID-19. City Clerk Terri Sanclemente said the city will not identify the emplo…
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August 23, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Former Mayor Bill Shearon passes away

Former Mayor Bill Shearon loses life to cancer

BRADENTON BEACH – Former Bradenton Beach Mayor Bill Shearon lost his life Thursday evening to cancer. After serving as a Planning and Zoning Board member and a city commissioner, Shearon was elect…
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August 22, 2020
By SUN contributor
Reef project helps filter local waters

City creates adopt-a-reef program

HOLMES BEACH – Commissioners support The Center of Anna Maria Island’s mini reef project, however, budgetary concerns have them hoping that residents will donate to purchase a reef instead of the cit…
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August 21, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Four bids received for City Pier grill and bait shop

Four bids eyeing City Pier grill and bait shop

UPDATED Aug. 22, 2020 – ANNA MARIA – Four local entrepreneurs interested in operating a grill and bait shop on the new City Pier have submitted bid proposals to the city of Anna Maria. The bid pro…
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August 19, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
The Drift In is back in business again

The Drift In is back in business again

BRADENTON BEACH – The Drift In is open again and now offers a limited food menu. The Bradenton Beach bar reopened Friday, Aug. 14 after being ordered to close on Tuesday, Aug. 4. “They came in…
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August 17, 2020
By SUN contributor
Repairs on tap for local boat ramps

Repairs on tap for local boat ramps

MANATEE COUNTY – Members of the Palma Sola Scenic Highway Corridor Management Entity (CME) met Aug. 12 and discussed what’s going on with the two boat ramps on Manatee Avenue West. Liza Click with…
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August 17, 2020
By SUN contributor

Holmes Beach takes home six Bert Harris wins

MANATEE COUNTY – Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth is celebrating after receiving six judgments from Manatee County Circuit Court Judge Charles Sniffen ruling in favor of the city in the Bert Harris…
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August 17, 2020
By SUN contributor
Scenic Highway CME talks horses on the causeway

Scenic Highway CME talks horses on the causeway

MANATEE COUNTY – The horses being ridden for profit along the causeway are again causing a stir, this time with members of the Palma Sola Scenic Highway Corridor Management Entity (CME) and some near…
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August 17, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Birthday celebrations benefit Blessing Bags Project

Birthday celebrations benefit Blessing Bags Project

CORTEZ – Swordfish Grill General Manager Bob Slicker and Blessing Bags Project President Betsy Plante celebrated their birthdays by helping others in need. The Swordfish Grill’s Wednesday, Aug. 12…
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August 17, 2020
By Joe Hendricks

Anna Maria Elementary students return

UPDATED Aug. 17, 2020 – HOLMES BEACH – The first school year amid the COVID-19 pandemic began Monday morning as about 195 students showed up for the opening day of classes at Anna Maria Elementary Sc…
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