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Schoenfelder seeks $65,000 to terminate pier lease early
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Schoenfelder seeks $65,000 to end pier lease early

May 31, 2020 – Joe Hendricks
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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May 22, 2020
By SUN contributor
Business owners won’t get break on fees

Business owners won’t get break on fees

HOLMES BEACH – After discussing eliminating the fees for business tax receipts in the 2020-21 fiscal year, commissioners are now leaving the fees intact and considering lowering property taxes instea…
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May 17, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
DeSantis expands reopening plans, opens door for vacation rentals

DeSantis expands reopening plans, opens door for vacation rentals

JACKSONVILLE – Florida restaurants can increase their indoor seating capacity from 25% to 50% beginning Monday. Retail operations can increase their capacity from 25% to 50% and gyms and fitness c…
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May 11, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Reopening weekend gets off to a fast start

Reopening weekend gets off to a fast start  

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – A tour of Anna Maria Island on Saturday revealed an Island wasting no time trying to return to normal as the first weekend of the governor’s phase one reopening plan unfolded…
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May 10, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Sean Murphy withdraws his pier lease bid

Sean Murphy withdraws his pier lease bid

ANNA MARIA – Restaurateur Sean Murphy has withdrawn his bid proposal to lease the city-owned restaurant and bait shop buildings at the end of the new Anna Maria City Pier. Today, Sean Murphy sent…
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May 9, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Commission will discuss rescinding pier lease decision

Commission to reconsider pier lease decision

ANNA MARIA – On Wednesday, the Anna Maria City Commission voted 4-1 in favor of authorizing Mayor Dan Murphy to begin pier lease negotiations with restaurateur Sean Murphy. Next Thursday, May 14…
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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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