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Veterans honored on Memorial Day
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Veterans honored on Memorial Day

May 27, 2025 – Joe Hendricks
May 20, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Pines owners ask for dismissal of HOA lawsuit

Pines’ owners ask for dismissal of HOA lawsuit

BRADENTON BEACH – Pines Park Investors LLC filed a motion for the court to dismiss a lawsuit filed against them in March by the Pines Trailer Park Homeowners Association (HOA). The HOA lawsuit filed…
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May 12, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Natural Resources Director discusses state of beaches

Beach improvement projects coming

MANATEE COUNTY – Anna Maria Island beach renourishment is scheduled for 2026-27 at federal expense, but Manatee County must pay to stabilize Gulf Drive, install offshore erosion control breakwaters a…
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May 12, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria ferry landing discussions continue

Anna Maria ferry landing discussions continue

ANNA MARIA – Manatee County and Anna Maria officials spent an hour or so discussing five potential Gulf Islands Ferry landing locations at or near the City Pier. During the May 8 city commission mee…
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May 12, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Water main project update provided

Water main project update provided

HOLMES BEACH – On May 5, Holmes Beach Public Works Director Sage Kamiya received a project update from Manatee County on the water main replacement project that’s been underway for several months alo…
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May 12, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
MCSO Anna Maria Unit honored for hurricane response

MCSO Anna Maria Unit honored for hurricane response

ANNA MARIA – For their dedication and service during and after Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024, Sgt. Brett Getman and Manatee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Deputies Edward Aleppo, Matt Daughert…
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May 9, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
AMI Moose Lodge back on track

AMI Moose Lodge back on track

BRADENTON BEACH – The hurricane-damaged AMI Moose Lodge #2188 celebrated a joyous reopening on May 1. Offering limited seating and no on-site parking, the lodge is now open daily from 11 a.m. to 10…
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May 7, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Hope remains for residents purchase of Pines Trailer

Pines residents can use paid parking lot – for now

BRADENTON BEACH – The attorney for the owners of the parking lot at the Pines Trailer Park said residents who pay their rent may continue to use the lot for free while the city commission considers t…
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May 6, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Ferry landing requires city commission approval

Ferry landing requires city commission approval

ANNA MARIA – When discussing three conceptual scenarios for a Manatee County-funded Gulf Islands Ferry stop in Anna Maria, Mayor Mark Short said city commission approval is needed for any ferry landi…
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May 6, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Professional Municipal Clerks Week honors city clerks

AMI city clerks honored during Professional Municipal Clerks Week

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The annual proclamation of Professional Municipal Clerks Week is a reminder of the important roles city clerks and their staffs play in the operation of a city government. The 56…
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April 24, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria issuing new re-entry passes

Anna Maria issuing new re-entry passes

ANNA MARIA – The city of Anna Maria is issuing new, bright yellow “State of Emergency” re-entry passes to Anna Maria property owners and business owners. One side of the new pass says, “In the event…
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Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting