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May 22, 2020 – SUN contributor
May 4, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Beach reopenings welcomed by most, questioned by some

Beach reopenings welcomed by most, questioned by some

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Coquina Beach, Cortez Beach and Manatee Beach are open again. By order of the Manatee County Commission, the county beaches and beach parking lots on Anna Maria Island reopened…
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May 4, 2020
By SUN contributor
Parking remains closed in Holmes Beach

Parking remains closed in Holmes Beach

HOLMES BEACH – Beach parking may be opening to visitors but in Holmes Beach, beach access, side of street and right of way parking remain closed to drivers. Drivers who illegally park their vehicl…
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May 4, 2020
By SUN contributor
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WMFR commissioners discuss assessment increase

BRADENTON – West Manatee Fire Rescue commissioners held their first budget meeting of the year on April 21 and the hot topic was whether to raise the assessment rates for commercial and residential p…
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May 4, 2020
By SUN contributor
Commissioners consider plans for new building

Commissioners consider plans for new building

BRADENTON – A lot has been purchased, an architect selected and now the first rendering is in for the design of West Manatee Fire Rescue’s new administration building. The design, created by archi…
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May 4, 2020
By SUN contributor
The Center receives financial help

The Center receives financial help

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The Center of Anna Maria Island’s finances are turning around thanks to support from dozens of donors over a few days. In a May 2 letter, Executive Director Chris Culhane said…
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May 4, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
More details emerge on COVID-19 nursing home deaths

More details emerge on COVID-19 nursing home deaths

MANATEE COUNTY – The Braden River Rehabilitation Center and the Riviera Palms Rehabilitation Center rank among the highest in Florida in COVID-19 deaths at nursing homes and assisted living facilitie…
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April 30, 2020
By SUN contributor

What to expect on Monday at the beaches

Manatee County officials today announced details to manage crowds amidst several ongoing construction projects on Anna Maria Island ahead of public beaches opening on Monday. “There are multiple c…
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April 30, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Governor's reopening plan allows sit-down dining, but not bars or vacation rentals

DeSantis: Restaurants, retail can open; vacation rentals cannot

TALLAHASSEE – Vacation rentals must remain shuttered while restaurants and retail stores can partially open under phase one of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ new plan to reopen Florida’s economy. Set forth in…
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April 28, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Manatee County beaches reopening Monday

Manatee County beaches reopening Monday

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Manatee County’s public beaches will reopen Monday morning. During today’s emergency county commission meeting, Manatee County Commissioners voted 7-0 in favor of reopening the…
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April 27, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Pier lease bids to be discussed at special meeting

Pier lease bids to be discussed at special meeting

ANNA MARIA – The details contained in the two pier lease bid proposals opened in early April are expected to be made public at a special city commission meeting on Wednesday, May 6 at 2 p.m. Thad…
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