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County officials trying to address testing shortages

Apr 22, 2020 – Joe Hendricks
April 20, 2020
By SUN contributor
Boaters outnumber beachgoers in Holmes Beach

Boaters outnumber beachgoers in Holmes Beach

HOLMES BEACH – While Police Chief Bill Tokajer says the beaches were sparsely attended over the April 17-19 weekend, the boat ramps were packed with vehicles. After a rainy Saturday, Tokajer said…
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April 20, 2020
By Joe Hendricks

County curfew extended until Tuesday

MANATEE COUNTY – The Manatee County Commission voted 4-3 on Friday, April 17 to extend the county’s curfew until Tuesday, April 21, when it was set to be discussed again at the regular Tuesday commis…
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April 19, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Eight long-term care facilities in Manatee County report COVID-19 cases

Eight long-term care facilities in Manatee County report COVID-19 cases

UPDATED April 20, 2020 – MANATEE COUNTY – Manatee County officials are concerned about the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) among residents and staff members at long-term care facilities, includi…
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April 19, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Boaters return to reopened boat ramps

Boaters return to reopened boat ramps

MANATEE COUNTY – Local boaters took to the water over the weekend after Manatee County’s public boat ramps reopened on Monday, April 13. The public boat ramps were closed on March 26 by Manatee Co…
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April 17, 2020
By Joe Hendricks

County curfew extended, concerns raised about testing and nursing homes

BRADENTON – Manatee County Commissioners have extended the countywide curfew until Tuesday, but they have even larger concerns about the lack of coronavirus (COVID-19) testing kits and the high numbe…
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April 14, 2020
By Cindy Lane

Peace out

“Pass on peace, not COVID-19” is the inspirational message written in the sands of Anna Maria Island by local artist Jim Shipley, and people all over the world have seen it, thanks to Patricia Filome…
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April 13, 2020
By SUN contributor
Officers enforce new parking measures

Officers enforce new parking measures

HOLMES BEACH – The Easter weekend was a busy one for Holmes Beach police officers as they worked to enforce the city’s new no parking mandates. Beginning April 10, no parking orders went into effe…
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April 13, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
County boat ramps reopened

County boat ramps reopened

MANATEE COUNTY – Manatee County’s public boat ramps are open again. On Friday, April 10, Manatee County commissioners voted 4-3 in favor of reopening the public boat ramps. Friday’s decision ov…
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April 13, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Doctors plead for curfew

Doctors plead for curfew

MANATEE COUNTY – The Manatee County community remains divided regarding the countywide curfew that remains in effect from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily. Enacted in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19)…
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April 12, 2020
By SUN contributor
Quarantine help for first responders

Quarantine help for first responders

HOLMES BEACH – Casa Coconut AMI may be closed to visitors but it’s open to first responders who need somewhere to go after being exposed to COVID-19. Owner Michael Wilcox is opening the three-unit…
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April 9, 2025
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting