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Sunshine defendants make offers to compromise

Jun 4, 2019 – Joe Hendricks
May 28, 2019
By Sun staff
Vickers sentencing set

Vickers gets life in death of toddler

David Vickers has been sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole in the death of 16-month-old Luca Scholey on Aug. 21, 2017. Vickers was found guilty of second-degree murder and ne…
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May 27, 2019
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria salutes veterans on Memorial Day

Anna Maria salutes veterans on Memorial Day

ANNA MARIA – The city of Anna Maria hosted its third annual Memorial Day Patriotic Salute this morning under the shade structure at City Pier Park. “It’s a very special day for us in the city of A…
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May 26, 2019
By Joe Hendricks
County’s plan to remove Coquina Beach trees meets opposition

County’s plan to remove Coquina Beach trees meets opposition

BRADENTON BEACH – City commissioners are surprised and dismayed to learn that Manatee County plans to remove up to 120 Australian pine trees from the south end of the Coquina Beach parking area. T…
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May 25, 2019
By Tom Vaught
Albert Few, the last of 67

Albert Few, the last of 67

The fact that he’s the sole survivor of Cortez’s 67 World War II veterans is a mystery to Albert Few. “I don’t know why that is,” he said. “I take good care of myself and the only things that are…
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May 21, 2019
By SUN contributor

Two Holmes Beach police officers honored

HOLMES BEACH – Holmes Beach Police Detective Sergeant Brian Hall and Officer Michael Walker were honored at the 2019 Congressional Law Enforcement Awards on May 13. They each received a Dedication…
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May 21, 2019
By Joe Hendricks

Pine Avenue restaurant proposed

ANNA MARIA – On Thursday, May 23, city commissioners are scheduled to discuss the proposed construction of a 45-seat restaurant and residential structure at 415 Pine Ave. Thursday’s meeting will b…
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May 14, 2019
By Joe Hendricks
Confederate memorial - Stonewall Jackson, Jefferson Davis

County voters to decide Confederate monument’s location

BRADENTON – Next year, Anna Maria Island’s registered voters will help determine the new location for the Confederate memorial erected in front of the Manatee County courthouse in 1924 and removed an…
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May 14, 2019
By Joe Hendricks
Multi-use trail extension being pursued

Officials pursue multi-use trail extension

ANNA MARIA – Anna Maria’s city officials want to fill in the city’s share of the gap that still exists between Anna Maria’s multi-use trail and Holmes Beach’s new multi-use trail. Both concrete tr…
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May 14, 2019
By SUN contributor
Dog park supporters get answers

Dog park supporters get answers

HOLMES BEACH – Dog park users are feeling a bit better about the future of their pooches’ beloved outdoor space after hearing plans for the park from City Engineer Lynn Burnett. After a misstep th…
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May 14, 2019
By Joe Hendricks
Waste Management gets first crack at solid waste contract

Waste Management gets first crack at solid waste contract

ANNA MARIA – Residents may see their trash and recycling bills goes down, but vacation rental owners and Anna Maria business owners may see their bills increase significantly. Mayor Dan Murphy is…
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April 9, 2025
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting