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Randy White says he will not seek re-election
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Randy White says he will not seek re-election

Aug 18, 2019 – Joe Hendricks
August 13, 2019
By Joe Hendricks
Repeat noise violations a lingering concern

Repeat noise violations a lingering concern

ANNA MARIA – City officials are searching for ways to better address vacation rental-related noise ordinance violations, with a focus on vacation rentals that produce repeat noise complaints. Duri…
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August 6, 2019
By Joe Hendricks
Anchorage enforcement remains a work in progress

Anchorage enforcement remains a work in progress

BRADENTON BEACH – City officials continue their quest for more effective anchorage enforcement of the unmanaged navigable waters near the Bridge Street Pier. Those unmanaged waters and the liveabo…
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August 6, 2019
By SUN contributor
Palma Sola Boat Ramp remains closed

Palma Sola Boat Ramp remains closed

PALMETTO – The Palma Sola Boat Ramp remains closed as Manatee County officials seek funding to make necessary repairs. The issue of the closed boat ramp was broached by Bradenton Ward One Councilm…
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August 6, 2019
By Joe Hendricks
Mayor proposes maintaining current millage rate

Mayor proposes maintaining current millage rate

ANNA MARIA – Mayor Dan Murphy proposes maintaining the longstanding 2.05 millage rate for the 2019-2020 fiscal year that begins Oct. 1. When discussing the budget with city commissioners on July 2…
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August 6, 2019
By SUN contributor
Special magistrate rules in favor of city

Special magistrate rules in favor of city

HOLMES BEACH – There were eight cases on the docket for a code compliance special magistrate hearing July 31. Six cases were granted a continuance to a Sept. 11 hearing. The continuance requested for…
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August 6, 2019
By Joe Hendricks
Pier progressing as planned

Pier progressing as planned

ANNA MARIA – The construction of the new city pier remains on schedule, and the city has identified $74,000 in anticipated savings regarding the construction of the pier-based restaurant and bait sho…
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August 6, 2019
By SUN contributor
Center of Anna Maria Island

Center ends year on a high note

ANNA MARIA – The Center of Anna Maria Island’s fiscal year ended with cause for celebration. After years of financial struggles, the nonprofit ended another year in the black with $91,479.35 in the b…
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August 6, 2019
By Cindy Lane
Where have all the channels gone?

Where have all the channels gone?

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – More than 6 million customers of DirecTV nationwide are estimated to be without Nexstar Media Group stations and some CBS stations since July 4, and the end is not in sight. On…
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August 6, 2019
By Joe Hendricks
Bradenton Beach's new floating dock now in use

Bradenton Beach’s new floating dock now in use

BRADENTON BEACH – The new floating public dock next to the historic Bridge Street Pier is now open and being used by boaters. The Hecker Construction Company completed the dock installation last w…
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July 30, 2019
By Joe Hendricks
George Wilson Jr. celebrated

George Wilson Jr. celebrated

ANNA MARIA – Hundreds of friends and family members showed up at the Anna Maria General Store on Monday, July 22 to celebrate the life of George Wilson Jr. Wilson passed away suddenly and unexpect…
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