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Holmes Beach has a new mayor

Nov 6, 2018 – SUN contributor
November 6, 2018
By SUN contributor
Anna Maria North Pole Donation

Anna Maria residents, businesses give $18k to MCSO charity

ANNA MARIA – The season of giving started early in the city of Anna Maria. Residents and business raised more than $18,000 for the Flight to the North Pole organization. Funds will be used to help…
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November 2, 2018
By Joe Hendricks
Day Dock Tampa

CRA declaring Technomarine in default of dock contract

BRADENTON BEACH – Technomarine’s failure to install a floating public dock alongside the Bridge Street Pier has resulted in the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) initiating contractual default pro…
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October 31, 2018
By Mike Field
Trail of Treats

Trail of Treats

The Trail of Treats drew dinosaurs, ballerinas, monsters and pirates for a Holmes Beach Halloween celebration.
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October 31, 2018
By Cindy Lane
BB Clock Tower

Time runs out for extended Daylight Saving Time law

Updated Oct. 31 – Florida’s second Sunshine law won’t see the light of day before the time changes this Sunday, Nov. 4. The Florida Legislature passed the Sunshine Protection Act earlier this year…
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October 30, 2018
By Joe Hendricks
Newfoundlanders Explore Anna Maria

Newfoundlanders explore Anna Maria Island

CORTEZ – Newfoundland residents Pat Mooney and Cathy Tucker visit Florida every year and their first stay in the Cortez and Anna Maria Island area is coming to an end. The couple of 14 years has s…
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October 30, 2018
By Tom Vaught
AME fall fest evil clown girl

A haunting in Anna Maria

ANNA MARIA – Autumn was in the air Saturday morning as a cold front moved in. Anna Maria Elementary School’s PTO was holding its Fall Festival, and the fact that Halloween was coming meant the kids w…
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October 30, 2018
By SUN contributor
Holmes Beach golf cart low speed vehicle map

Holmes Beach considers golf cart regulations

HOLMES BEACH – If you drive a golf cart in Holmes Beach, new regulations may be on the way that affect where you can go. During the Oct. 23 work session, commissioners considered a draft ordinance…
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October 30, 2018
By Joe Hendricks
Manatee County seal

County Commission candidates discuss campaign issues

MANATEE COUNTY – The winner of the District 6, at-large County Commission race between incumbent Carol Whitmore and challenger Candace Luther will help represent Anna Maria Island and Cortez at the c…
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October 30, 2018
By SUN contributor
Holmes Beach city field update map

City field improvements get the green light

HOLMES BEACH – A new plan is on the table for the city field complex and commissioners are ready to start seeing progress made on the planned renovations. After going through a few different attem…
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October 30, 2018
By SUN contributor
itpo longboat pass bridge

Longboat Pass Bridge work to begin in 2019

The days for the current Longboat Pass Bridge may be numbered, but the bridge’s number isn’t up quite yet. During the October Island Transportation Planning Organization meeting, representatives f…
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April 9, 2025
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting