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Jun 20, 2020 – Joe Hendricks
June 14, 2020
By Joe Hendricks

Bower, Van Ostenbridge will square off in November

Updated June 18, 2020 at 10:22 a.m. MANATEE COUNTY – The winner of the District 3 Manatee County Commission race between non-party-affiliated candidate Matt Bower and Republican candidate Keven Van O…
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June 14, 2020
By SUN contributor
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Holmes Beach election takes shape

HOLMES BEACH – Mayor Judy Titsworth will have another two-year term in office, but it remains to be seen if Commissioners Kim Rash and Pat Morton will join her for two more years on the dais…
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June 13, 2020
By SUN contributor

Island churches welcome parishioners

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – While the Island’s six churches were forced to close their doors to the public due to COVID-19 precautions, they’re now beginning the process of slowly and safely reopening. Cros…
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June 13, 2020
By SUN contributor
Residents question parking restrictions

Residents question parking restrictions

HOLMES BEACH – Beach parking has been the subject of much discussion among not only Holmes Beach residents, but also Manatee County residents, visitors, property owners and business owners. It’s not…
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June 9, 2020
By Cindy Lane

WHO, CDC agree face masks vital to reduce COVID-19

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reversed its stance on face masks, now agreeing with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), saying masks should be worn in public to reduce the…
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June 8, 2020
By Cindy Lane
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Sewage spill impacting Sarasota Bay

BRADENTON – A sewage spill originally estimated at 1.2 million gallons on the campus of State College of Florida is impacting Sarasota Bay, according to the Manatee County Utilities Department. A…
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June 2, 2020
By SUN contributor
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Commissioners consider parking concession for residents

HOLMES BEACH – While city leaders await the delivery and installation of new posts and signs for street side, right of way and beach access parking, all of those options remain closed to beachgoers…
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June 2, 2020
By SUN contributor
Commission and mayoral seats up for grabs

Commission and mayoral seats up for grabs

HOLMES BEACH – If you’ve ever pictured yourself on the dais at Holmes Beach City Hall, your chance is coming up to qualify as a candidate, only, of course, if you’re a Holmes Beach resident. This…
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June 2, 2020
By SUN contributor
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Two fire commission seats up for election

BRADENTON – If you live in the West Manatee Fire Rescue District and have ever thought about running for fire commissioner, now may be your chance. In the Nov. 3 general election two seats on the…
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June 2, 2020
By Cindy Lane

Bars, movie theaters, more to reopen Friday

UPDATED JUNE 3 at 3:45 p.m. ORLANDO – Gov. Ron DeSantis today announced phase two of his “Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step.” plan to reopen bars and entertainment venues in 64 of Florida’s counties begin…
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