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Nov 11, 2017 – Cindy Lane
November 8, 2017
By Tom Vaught
Gloria Dei tenting

Termite tenting a harrowing task

HOLMES BEACH – The tent over the sweeping roofline of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church has been removed and so have the termites, hopefully. Earlier this month, Geiger’s Pest Service of St. Petersburg bega…
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November 8, 2017
By SUN contributor
skate park closed

Skate park improvements underway

HOLMES BEACH – After being closed for several months, work is getting underway to reopen the gates of the Holmes Beach Skate Park. While commissioners allocated $100,000 for improvements to the Pa…
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November 7, 2017
By Joe Hendricks
Aqua lawsuit

Aqua by the Bay approval challenged

BRADENTON – The battle over the Aqua by the Bay development is not over. On Thursday, Nov. 2, attorney Ralf Brookes filed a legal challenge to the project approval that Manatee County Commissioner…
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November 7, 2017
By Joe Hendricks
Chappie wins

Chappie and White win Bradenton Beach elections

BRADENTON BEACH – City voters have spoken: Former Mayor John Chappie will take over the mayor’s seat held by Bill Shearon. Randy White will take over the Ward 3 commission seat held by Ralph Cole;…
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November 7, 2017
By SUN contributor
Holmes Beach election waving

Holmes Beach election results in

HOLMES BEACH – The voters have spoken and Jim Kihm, Carol Soustek, Rick Hurst and Pat Morton will fill the commission’s roster for the next year. Bringing in the highest number of votes at 698, ne…
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November 7, 2017
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria Elections Carter Wins

Incumbents sweep Anna Maria elections

ANNA MARIA – Anna Maria voters want incumbent City Commissioners Carol Carter, Doug Copeland and Dale Woodland to serve additional two-year terms in office, as first-time candidate Laurie Jo Higgins…
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November 7, 2017
By SUN contributor
Holmes Beach dog park discussion

Planning for dog park improvements begins

HOLMES BEACH – Work is underway to bring fresh ideas and upgraded facilities to the city’s dog park. Users from both the small and large dog parks gathered with Parks and Beautification Committee…
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November 4, 2017
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria shade sails

Shade sails hoisted

The $84,975 shade sail structure is now in place at City Pier Park in Anna Maria. “I think it adds a dramatic look to the park and it’s a great start toward finalizing our City Pier Park,” Mayor D…
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November 4, 2017
By Joe Hendricks
Veterans Park, Bradenton

Letter affirms Confederate monument opposition

BRADENTON – Manatee County commissioners face opposition by the Manatee County Veteran’s Council to placing a historic Confederate monument in Veterans Park. Veterans Council chairman Carl Hunsing…
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November 2, 2017
By Joe Hendricks
Bradenton Beach CNOBB filings insufficient

 CNOBB filings deemed insufficient

BRADENTON BEACH – The statement of organization and campaign treasurer’s report recently filed by the Concerned Neighbors of Bradenton Beach (CNOBB) both contain insufficiencies, according to the cit…
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