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Treehouse fines will not be reduced

Jun 4, 2025 – Joe Hendricks
May 31, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Utilities work, intersection closure continues near Cortez Bridge

Utilities work, intersection closure continues near Cortez Bridge

CORTEZ – Motorists and others traveling along Cortez Road West, near the Cortez Bridge and the former Seafood Shack property, during Memorial Day weekend will encounter a closed intersection at 127th…
May 30, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Hearing scheduled for Pines’ lawsuit dismissal request

Hearing scheduled for Pines’ lawsuit dismissal request

BRADENTON BEACH – A July 28 hearing is scheduled for a judge to decide on a motion filed by Pines Park Investors LLC to dismiss a lawsuit filed against them by the Pines Trailer Park Homeowners Assoc…
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May 30, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Commissioners prioritize CDBG-funded projects

Commissioners prioritize CDBG-funded projects

BRADENTON BEACH – City commissioners conducted a May 19 work meeting as they continue working toward fulfilling the program requirements to receive county-controlled Community Development Block Grant…
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May 28, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
City block party celebrates community

City block party celebrates community

ANNA MARIA – The city of Anna Maria hosted a community block party at City Pier Park on May 24. Mayor Mark Short and City Commissioner Charlie Salem suggested the event as a way to bring the communi…
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May 28, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Commission discusses Tingley Library’s future

Commission discusses Tingley Library’s future

BRADENTON BEACH – City commissioners and library clerk and treasurer Eveann Adams met on May 21 to discuss the future of the Tingley Memorial Library, funding for repairs and a renewed conversation a…
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May 27, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Police chief addresses e-bikes, e-motorcycles

Police chief addresses e-bikes, e-motorcycles

HOLMES BEACH – As a follow-up to a previous city commission discussion, Police Chief Bill Tokajer provided an update on the state and city laws that apply to electric bikes (e-bikes) and higher watta…
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May 27, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Veterans honored on Memorial Day

Veterans honored on Memorial Day

ANNA MARIA – The city of Anna Maria’s Memorial Day Patriotic Symphony Salute honored those who gave their lives in service to our country. The ceremony also recognized those who served and survived…
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May 27, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Bradenton Beach requests dismissal of Luper lawsuit

Bradenton Beach requests dismissal of Luper lawsuit

BRADENTON BEACH – The city of Bradenton Beach is asking for a dismissal of an April 25 lawsuit filed against the city by Bungalow Beach Resort owner Gayle Luper. Attorney Robert Lincoln is represent…
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May 23, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Mayor stops improper beach access parking restriction

Mayor stops improper beach access parking restriction

BRADENTON BEACH – Mayor John Chappie took swift action to halt a beachfront resort company’s short-lived efforts to designate public parking spaces at the 23rd Street North beach access point as park…
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May 20, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Beach hole concerns deepen

Beach hole concerns deepen

HOLMES BEACH – Deeply-dug beach holes, and using metal shovels to dig those holes, are becoming a major concern on Anna Maria Island’s beaches; and county officials are asking the three Island cities…
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