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Apr 6, 2020 – Tom Vaught
April 3, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Manatee County Commission enacts countywide curfew

Manatee County Commission enacts countywide curfew

MANATEE COUNTY – On Friday afternoon, Manatee County commissioners voted to enact a temporary countywide curfew that took effect at 11 p.m. Friday night and remains in effect until further notice…
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April 2, 2020
By Joe Hendricks

Manatee County commissioners considering countywide curfew

MANATEE COUNTY – On Thursday, April 2, Manatee County issued a press release that said Manatee County commissioners were considering a countywide curfew. Thursday’s press release said county commi…
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April 2, 2020
By Cindy Lane
Happy Pascua Florida Day!

Happy Pascua Florida Day!

Today is Florida’s State Day – Pascua Florida Day! It’s the anniversary of the discovery of Florida in 1513 by Juan Ponce de León, who named the land “Pascua Florida” – feast of flowers – honorin…
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March 30, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Last call for Brad Lisk

Last call for Brad Lisk

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Anna Maria Island lost a true friend and a champion of the people when Brad Lisk passed away on Wednesday, March 25. Brad had a massive heart attack on Friday, March 20 and nev…
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March 30, 2020
By SUN contributor
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Mayor requests temporary end to vacation rentals

HOLMES BEACH – Mayor Judy Titsworth has issued an official request to stop all new vacation rentals in the city in response to the coronavirus pandemic. In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19…
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March 30, 2020
By SUN contributor
Mayor discusses the state of the city

Mayor discusses the state of the city

HOLMES BEACH – Everyone may feel a little disconnected while social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, but Mayor Judy Titsworth is working to make sure that Holmes Beach residents stay conne…
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March 29, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Boaters adapting to new coronavirus restrictions

Boaters adapting to new coronavirus restrictions

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Those who went boating on Saturday near Anna Maria Island were among the first to do so following the executive order the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) i…
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March 28, 2020
By Joe Hendricks

Governor suspends vacation rentals

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has suspended vacation rentals for two weeks. “We’re going to suspend for two weeks any new vacation rentals in the State of Florida. The concern is p…
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March 27, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Public boat ramps in Manatee County now closed

Public boat ramps in Manatee County closed

MANATEE COUNTY – In response to the unfolding coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the public boat ramps in Manatee County are now closed to recreational boaters and charter captains. The Coquina South…
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March 26, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Roser Food Pantry needs your help

Roser Food Pantry needs your help

ANNA MARIA – Serving Anna Maria Island residents and employees, the Roser Food Pantry in Anna Maria needs your help assisting others in need during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Food pantry…
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