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City leaders, resort owner face off in court
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City leaders, resort owner face off in court

Aug 24, 2020 – SUN contributor
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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August 17, 2020
By SUN contributor

Holmes Beach takes home six Bert Harris wins

MANATEE COUNTY – Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth is celebrating after receiving six judgments from Manatee County Circuit Court Judge Charles Sniffen ruling in favor of the city in the Bert Harris…
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August 17, 2020
By SUN contributor
Scenic Highway CME talks horses on the causeway

Scenic Highway CME talks horses on the causeway

MANATEE COUNTY – The horses being ridden for profit along the causeway are again causing a stir, this time with members of the Palma Sola Scenic Highway Corridor Management Entity (CME) and some near…
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August 17, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Birthday celebrations benefit Blessing Bags Project

Birthday celebrations benefit Blessing Bags Project

CORTEZ – Swordfish Grill General Manager Bob Slicker and Blessing Bags Project President Betsy Plante celebrated their birthdays by helping others in need. The Swordfish Grill’s Wednesday, Aug. 12…
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August 17, 2020
By Joe Hendricks

Anna Maria Elementary students return

UPDATED Aug. 17, 2020 – HOLMES BEACH – The first school year amid the COVID-19 pandemic began Monday morning as about 195 students showed up for the opening day of classes at Anna Maria Elementary Sc…
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August 14, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
School district revises face covering policy and protocols

School district revises face covering policy

MANATEE COUNTY – The Manatee County School Board and School Superintendent Cynthia Saunders have revised the boards policy regarding cloth face coverings and plastic face shields for students, teache…
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August 11, 2020
By SUN contributor
Remembering Priscilla Seewald

Remembering Priscilla Seewald

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Priscilla Seewald may be gone but she’s left behind the positive impact she made on not only her community but also the people in it. Seewald passed away on July 22 and was hon…
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August 11, 2020
By SUN contributor
County judge leaves Holmes Beach case

County judge leaves Holmes Beach case

MANATEE COUNTY – Manatee County Circuit Court Judge Edward Nicholas has recused himself from taking any action in a lawsuit involving both the city of Holmes Beach and the owners of the Bali Hai Beac…
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