Community News
June 30, 2019
Commission considers, rejects three Sunshine lawsuit settlements
BRADENTON BEACH – Bradenton Beach commissioners have rejected three proposed Sunshine Law lawsuit settlement offers.
Earlier that day, Friday, June 28, lawsuit defendants Bill Vincent, Rose Vincen…
June 26, 2019
Sanclemente honored as Certified Municipal Clerk
BRADENTON BEACH – Bradenton Beach City Clerk Terri Sanclemente has been officially recognized as a Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC).
That recognition occurred at the Thursday, June 20 Bradenton Bea…
June 25, 2019
Bradenton Beach to receive $3 million in state funds
Updated June 26, 2019 – BRADENTON BEACH – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed off on more than $3 million in state funds for the city.
The Florida Legislature supported the funding requests e…
June 25, 2019
Strong man competition, holidays cause traffic concerns
LONGBOAT KEY – When officials met for the Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting June 18, the topic of discussion turned toward traffic related to holidays and special events.
The p…
June 25, 2019
Anna Maria appreciates county, state pier support
ANNA MARIA – City officials are grateful for the continued support the city’s receiving from the county and the state for the construction of the new Anna Maria City Pier.
On Monday, June 17, the…
June 25, 2019
Board accepts new fire chief contract
BRADENTON – West Manatee Fire Rescue’s soon-to-be Chief Ben Rigney’s employment contract is approved and ready to go into effect when current Chief Tom Sousa retires from the fire service in October…
June 25, 2019
City prevails in preliminary Sunshine case hearing
BRADENTON – Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Edward Nicholas has ruled in favor of the city of Bradenton Beach regarding the reasonable foreseeability of a parking garage being something that wou…
June 24, 2019
County commission approves Coquina Beach tree removals
BRADENTON – Manatee County commissioners have approved removing 97 more Australian pines from the south Coquina Beach parking lot, bringing the total so far to 103, including six already removed earl…
June 18, 2019
Proposed changes for VRC program
HOLMES BEACH – City leaders are considering implementing some changes to the vacation rental certificate program that may cost vacation rental owners a little more money at application and renewal…
June 18, 2019
Anna Maria provides ongoing Center support
ANNA MARIA – In response to its annual funding request, The Center of Anna Maria Island will receive $21,000 from the city of Anna Maria.
Center officials sought $28,000, but during the Thursday…











