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Sep 20, 2018 – SUN contributor
September 15, 2018
By Cindy Lane
Manatee County logo

County addresses red tide

Red tide remains off Anna Maria Island, and undoubtedly will continue to return in the future, Charlie Hunsicker, director of the Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources department, told Manatee C…
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September 12, 2018
By Joe Hendricks
red tide fishing license exception

Special license sought to lessen red tide fish kills

BRADENTON BEACH – Cortez fisherman and businessman John Banyas is seeking a state-issued special activity license allowing him a greater ability to harvest mullet and threadfin herring when those spe…
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September 12, 2018
By SUN contributor
Holmes Beach City Hall

Meet the Holmes Beach candidates at The Sun forum

HOLMES BEACH – If you have questions for the City Commission and mayoral candidates, Sept. 19 is your chance to get answers. The Sun is hosting its annual candidate forum at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, S…
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September 12, 2018
By Joe Hendricks
Turtle Watch

Hank’s and A Paradise help AMI Turtle Watch

HOLMES BEACH – A Paradise Realty and Vacation Rentals and Hurricane Hank’s teamed up for the inaugural Turtle Watch Wednesday fundraiser that raised more than $2,300 for Anna Maria Island Turtle Watc…
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September 12, 2018
By Joe Hendricks
Bradenton Beach CRA underground

CRA approves undergrounding project

BRADENTON BEACH – The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has agreed to spend approximately $568,000 to place underground the utility lines on Bridge Street and some of the lines that cross over Gul…
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September 12, 2018
By Tom Vaught
AME peace day 2017

AME prepares to celebrate peace

HOLMES BEACH – Anna Maria Elementary (AME) School teachers, staff and students are preparing for the 17th Annual Peace Day celebration, on Friday, Sept. 21, starting at 9 a.m. in front of the school…
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September 4, 2018
By Joe Hendricks

Rolling With The Tide on Saturday

Rolling With The Tide on a Saturday typical refers to a University of Alabama football game, but this weekend it will take on a different and more localized meaning. Anna Maria resident and Full T…
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September 4, 2018
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria pier FEMA

FEMA proposes $1.37 million for pier damage

ANNA MARIA – The City Commission has accepted a $1.37 million staff recommendation from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that would help fund the construction of a new city pier. Dur…
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September 4, 2018
By Joe Hendricks
red tide canal shores

Canal cleanup revisited

MANATEE COUNTY – Manatee County paid APTIM approximately $140,000 for a week’s worth of canal cleaning services, according to Information Outreach Manager Nick Azzara. During a Monday, Aug. 27, pr…
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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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