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County commission has no plans to make masks mandatory
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County commission has no plans to make masks mandatory

Jun 23, 2020 – Joe Hendricks
June 20, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria City Pier opening brings joy to the community

Anna Maria City Pier opening sends community spirit soaring

ANNA MARIA – The new $6.8 million Anna Maria City Pier opened Friday morning at 8 a.m. when 6-year-old Sadie Agnelli swung open the gate at the foot of the pier. The new pier is now open on a limi…
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June 15, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Brad Lisk’s life celebrated in true Island style

Brad Lisk’s life celebrated in true Island style

HOLMES BEACH – The life and legacy of longtime Island resident and Dcoy Ducks’ bartender Brad Lisk was celebrated Saturday with a boat brigade, an ash spreading ceremony in the Gulf of Mexico and an…
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June 15, 2020
By Cindy Lane

Spike in COVID-19 cases follows reopenings

Manatee County had the highest spike in COVID-19 cases in a month on Thursday, June 11, with 56 new cases reported by the Florida Department of Health. Statewide cases also spiked that day with 1…
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June 14, 2020
By SUN contributor
Parking issues spur protest, dialogue

Parking space reduction spurs protest, dialogue

HOLMES BEACH – It’s been just over one week since city leaders enacted a plan to limit parking on residential streets on the west side of the city, angering some residents, business owners and visito…
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June 14, 2020
By SUN contributor
Watch out for rental fraud

Watch out for rental fraud

HOLMES BEACH – Investigations are ongoing in at least three cases of rental fraud that have occurred in the last month. The vacation rentals were rented out without the owner’s or property managem…
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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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