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Sewage spill impacting Sarasota Bay

Jun 8, 2020 – Cindy Lane
June 1, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Protestors peacefully take to Bradenton streets

Protestors peacefully take to Bradenton streets

BRADENTON – Inspired by the recent death of George Floyd and the actions of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, a peaceful but impassioned protest occurred in downtown Bradenton Sunday afternoo…
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May 31, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Schoenfelder seeks $65,000 to terminate pier lease early

Schoenfelder seeks $65,000 to end pier lease early

ANNA MARIA – Current City Pier tenant Mario Schoenfelder is requesting a $65,000 settlement in exchange for the early termination of his pier lease agreement that expires Dec. 15. In response to S…
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May 30, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria City Pier opening June 19

Anna Maria City Pier set to open June 19

ANNA MARIA – The soft opening of the new Anna Maria City Pier is scheduled for Friday, June 19. Mayor Dan Murphy proposed the soft opening to city commissioners on Thursday, May 28 and the commiss…
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May 23, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Short-term vacation rentals reopen for holiday weekend

Short-term vacation rentals reopen for holiday weekend

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Anna Maria Island’s short-term vacation rentals were allowed to reopen in time for Memorial Day weekend, with some restrictions. On Thursday afternoon, Gov. Ron DeSantis and th…
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May 23, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Island bar owners, bartenders protest continued closures

Island bar owners, bartenders protest continued closures

BRADENTON – Members of Anna Maria Island’s bar industry joined their peers in protesting Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision to keep Florida’s bars and nightclubs closed. The Tuesday, May 19 protest took…
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May 23, 2020
By SUN contributor
Alternate administration building plan rejected

Alternate administration building plan rejected

BRADENTON – The majority of West Manatee Fire Rescue’s commissioners agreed to continue moving forward with the construction of their own administration building rather than purchase suites in a shel…
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May 23, 2020
By SUN contributor
WMFR commissioners vote on assessment increase

WMFR commissioners vote on assessment increase

BRADENTON – Property owners in the West Manatee Fire Rescue District will see an increase in their assessment rate when TRIM notices are mailed in the fall. During a May 19 meeting, commissioners…
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May 23, 2020
By Cindy Lane
Mary Fulford Green

Green named 2020 MHS Outstanding Alumna

CORTEZ – Dr. Mary Frances Fulford Green, valedictorian of the Bradenton High School Class of 1942, has been selected as Manatee High School’s 2020 Outstanding Alumna. Bradenton High is one of the…
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May 22, 2020
By SUN contributor
Holmes Beach parks reopen to public

Holmes Beach parks reopen to public

HOLMES BEACH – The city’s parks are now open to both residents and visitors alike. Mayor Judy Titsworth made the announcement during the May 12 city commission meeting, held via teleconference, th…
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May 22, 2020
By SUN contributor
Parking still a problem in Holmes Beach

Parking still a problem in Holmes Beach

HOLMES BEACH – Beachgoers beware. Right of way, street and beach access parking are still closed in Holmes Beach with most parking spaces planned to remain closed to drivers once the COVID-19 threat…
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