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Sunshine defendant accused of violating mediation confidentiality
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Sunshine defendant accused of violating mediation confidentiality

Feb 18, 2020 – Joe Hendricks
February 17, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Pier opening delayed by electrical issues

Pier opening delayed by electrical issues

ANNA MARIA – Mayor Dan Murphy and the Anna Maria Commission are planning the opening ceremonies for the new City Pier, but the exact date of the opening remains unknown due to an electrical issue…
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February 16, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
High enterococcus levels in Bradenton Beach waters cause for concern

High enterococcus levels cause for concern

BRADENTON BEACH – “Extremely high” pollution levels have been discovered at the Bradenton Beach bayfront, according to Suncoast Waterkeeper Executive Director Andy Mele and board Chair Joe McClash…
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February 11, 2020
By SUN contributor
Lighting up the neighborhood

Lighting up the neighborhood

HOLMES BEACH – Commissioners are considering amending the city’s sign ordinance to allow hotels and motels in the A-1 residential area along the beach to have lighted signs – just not the kind that o…
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February 11, 2020
By SUN contributor
Community garden proposed for Holmes Beach

Community garden proposed for Holmes Beach

HOLMES BEACH – The city’s Parks and Beautification Committee members are considering a new project – the possibility of installing a community garden. Holmes Beach resident Mary Catherine Melancon…
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February 11, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Portion of Gulf Drive will be reduced to one lane Tuesday

Gulf Drive lane closure delayed  

BRADENTON BEACH – Motorists can expect to encounter delays at some point next week if traveling on Gulf Drive near Fifth Street South and Sixth Street South in Bradenton Beach. The one-day lane cl…
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February 9, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
County commission eliminates Aqua by the Bay stipulation

Commission eliminates Aqua by the Bay stipulation

BRADENTON – Manatee County commissioners have deleted a 2017 development stipulation that gave the commission and the public the ability to review the Aqua by the Bay development plans after the firs…
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February 4, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Aqua by the Bay hearing is Thursday

Aqua by the Bay hearing Thursday

BRADENTON – On Thursday, Feb. 6, Manatee County Commissioners will discuss Aqua by the Bay developer Carlos Beruff’s request to delete a development stipulation included in the initial development ap…
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February 3, 2020
By SUN contributor
Scoot coupe ban under reconsideration

Scoot coupe ban under reconsideration

HOLMES BEACH – If you’re seeing scoot coupes being driven along the road in Holmes Beach, you’re not imagining things and they’re not in violation of the city’s ordinance. During a Jan. 28 meeting…
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February 3, 2020
By Joe Hendricks

Vacation rental bills progressing

TALLAHASSEE – Two bills filed by Florida legislators during the 2020 legislative session seek to strip local governments of their ability to regulate vacation rentals. As was the case in recent ye…
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January 28, 2020
By Cindy Lane
Charlie Hunsicker

Beach renourishment delayed until April

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The beach renourishment project originally slated to begin in February has been pushed back to April, according to Charlie Hunsicker, director of the Manatee County Parks and Natu…
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April 9, 2025
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