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Bayfest 2020 postponed due to COVID concerns
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Bayfest 2020 postponed due to COVID-19 concerns

Aug 30, 2020 – Joe Hendricks
August 24, 2020
By SUN contributor
Welcome home Roger

Saying goodbye to Roger

HOLMES BEACH – If you travel down Gulf Drive, you may notice that something’s missing. Roger the mannequin, a beloved neighborhood personality, is gone. Roger sat on a second-floor balcony at M…
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August 24, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria prepares to impose impact fees

Anna Maria prepares to impose impact fees

ANNA MARIA – Developers can expect to soon pay impact fees when building new structures or increasing the size of existing structures in Anna Maria. On Thursday, Aug. 27, Anna Maria City Commissio…
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August 24, 2020
By SUN contributor
City leaders, resort owner face off in court

City leaders, resort owner face off in court

MANATEE COUNTY – A disagreement between Holmes Beach city leaders and the ownership at the Bali Hai Beach Resort has escalated, resulting in two hearings held the week of Aug. 17. On Aug. 19, two…
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August 23, 2020
By SUN contributor
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Special magistrate rules on seven code issues

HOLMES BEACH – Attorney Michael Connelly had his hands full on Aug. 19 when he reprised his role as the city’s special magistrate, hearing seven code compliance hearings in one day. The first case…
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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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April 9, 2025
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting