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CRA approves undergrounding project

Sep 12, 2018 – Joe Hendricks
September 4, 2018
By Joe Hendricks
red tide business challenges

Businesses working hard to offset red tide

The Sun reached out to the local business community on Sunday to see how their Labor Day weekend was going as they continue to rebound from the red tide’s economic impacts. “Business has picked up…
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September 4, 2018
By SUN contributor
Mobility program dropped in favor of ban

Locals present bike share option to city commissioners

HOLMES BEACH – A new way to combat traffic on Anna Maria Island is being proposed by a couple of locals who want to install bicycle share docking stations where people can rent a bicycle using an app…
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August 29, 2018
By SUN contributor
Lapensee bowling 2016 champions

LaPensee Bowling Tournament to benefit Center

Dust off your bowling shoes and come out to the AMF Lanes, 4208 Cortez Road in Bradenton, to support The Center of Anna Maria Island at the LaPensee Bowling Tournament. The tournament returns for…
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August 29, 2018
By Joe Hendricks

Businesses team up for Turtle Watch Wednesday

HOLMES BEACH – As part of their ongoing efforts to offset the economic challenges created by red tide, A Paradise Realty and Vacation Rentals and Hurricane Hank’s are partnering in their efforts to b…
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August 29, 2018
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria City Pier

Second pier construction RFP being issued

ANNA MARIA – Mayor Dan Murphy expects a new request for proposals (RFP) for the construction of a new city pier to be issued by the end of this week. During the Aug. 23 City Commission meeting, Mu…
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August 28, 2018
By Joe Hendricks
Manatee Primary

Bellamy, Servia and Whitmore win primary races

Incumbent Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore won her primary race, incumbent Commissioner Charles Smith lost his and Misty Servia won the District 4 Republican primary contest. Reggie…
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August 28, 2018
By Joe Hendricks
Nets to neighbors

‘Nets to Neighbors’ next phase of red tide cleanup

BRADENTON – After one week, Manatee County has ended its contracted canal and waterway cleanup efforts with APTIM and is transitioning to a voluntary “Nets to Neighbors” cleanup and maintenance campa…
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August 28, 2018
By Joe Hendricks
red tide canal cleanup

County contracting APTIM for canal cleanup

BRADENTON – Manatee County is contracting APTIM to remove the dead fish and marine life accumulating in residential canals and channels due to red tide. The pending contractual arrangement was ann…
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August 28, 2018
By SUN contributor
Holmes Beach nuisance pool sticker

City looks for new ways to fight noise

HOLMES BEACH – City commissioners want to give residents some relief from ongoing noise issues at rental properties in their residential neighborhoods. Unfortunately finding a solution that’s effecti…
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August 21, 2018
By Tom Vaught
Red Tide Bradenton Beach Anchorage

TDC votes to recommend more money for red tide cleanup

ANNA MARIA – Manatee County has been busy cleaning up the dead fish left by the current outbreak of red tide and the committee that is charged with bringing in tourism wants to make sure the county d…
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