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Holmes Beach election takes shape

Jun 14, 2020 – SUN contributor
June 2, 2020
By SUN contributor
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Commissioners consider parking concession for residents

HOLMES BEACH – While city leaders await the delivery and installation of new posts and signs for street side, right of way and beach access parking, all of those options remain closed to beachgoers…
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June 2, 2020
By SUN contributor
Commission and mayoral seats up for grabs

Commission and mayoral seats up for grabs

HOLMES BEACH – If you’ve ever pictured yourself on the dais at Holmes Beach City Hall, your chance is coming up to qualify as a candidate, only, of course, if you’re a Holmes Beach resident. This…
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June 2, 2020
By SUN contributor
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Two fire commission seats up for election

BRADENTON – If you live in the West Manatee Fire Rescue District and have ever thought about running for fire commissioner, now may be your chance. In the Nov. 3 general election two seats on the…
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June 2, 2020
By Cindy Lane

Bars, movie theaters, more to reopen Friday

UPDATED JUNE 3 at 3:45 p.m. ORLANDO – Gov. Ron DeSantis today announced phase two of his “Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step.” plan to reopen bars and entertainment venues in 64 of Florida’s counties begin…
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June 1, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Protestors peacefully take to Bradenton streets

Protestors peacefully take to Bradenton streets

BRADENTON – Inspired by the recent death of George Floyd and the actions of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, a peaceful but impassioned protest occurred in downtown Bradenton Sunday afternoo…
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May 31, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Schoenfelder seeks $65,000 to terminate pier lease early

Schoenfelder seeks $65,000 to end pier lease early

ANNA MARIA – Current City Pier tenant Mario Schoenfelder is requesting a $65,000 settlement in exchange for the early termination of his pier lease agreement that expires Dec. 15. In response to S…
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May 30, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria City Pier opening June 19

Anna Maria City Pier set to open June 19

ANNA MARIA – The soft opening of the new Anna Maria City Pier is scheduled for Friday, June 19. Mayor Dan Murphy proposed the soft opening to city commissioners on Thursday, May 28 and the commiss…
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May 23, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Short-term vacation rentals reopen for holiday weekend

Short-term vacation rentals reopen for holiday weekend

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Anna Maria Island’s short-term vacation rentals were allowed to reopen in time for Memorial Day weekend, with some restrictions. On Thursday afternoon, Gov. Ron DeSantis and th…
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May 23, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Island bar owners, bartenders protest continued closures

Island bar owners, bartenders protest continued closures

BRADENTON – Members of Anna Maria Island’s bar industry joined their peers in protesting Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision to keep Florida’s bars and nightclubs closed. The Tuesday, May 19 protest took…
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May 23, 2020
By SUN contributor
Alternate administration building plan rejected

Alternate administration building plan rejected

BRADENTON – The majority of West Manatee Fire Rescue’s commissioners agreed to continue moving forward with the construction of their own administration building rather than purchase suites in a shel…
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April 9, 2025
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