Community News
October 23, 2017
Holmes Beach commission candidates speak out
HOLMES BEACH – The five commission candidates in Holmes Beach are prepared to tackle the issues facing the Island city.
Candidates came together Oct. 17 at Holmes Beach City Hall for The Anna Mari…
October 21, 2017
WMFR discusses new goals, vision
BRADENTON – West Manatee Fire Rescue leadership is ready to tackle the next five years with new goals and an updated vision for the future.
During a workshop session, Chief Tom Sousa laid out seve…
October 21, 2017
Veterans Council rejects monument relocation
BRADENTON – The Manatee County Veterans Council opposes a Confederate monument being relocated to Veterans Park, near the Bradenton Riverwalk.
The 16-1 opposition vote took place Thursday, Oct. 19…
October 20, 2017
Preliminary plans call for modern pier
ANNA MARIA – The new Anna Maria City Pier will feature concrete pilings and beams, plastic composite decking, and come with an estimated $3.4 million price tag if built according to the preliminary p…
October 18, 2017
Mayors disappointed with traffic study results
ANNA MARIA – The Sarasota/Manatee Barrier Island Traffic Study has a long way to go before results impress the three Island mayors.
After a recent presentation by Florida Department of Transportat…
October 17, 2017
Mangroves divide Holmes Beach commissioners
HOLMES BEACH – Now that the boat canopies are down, a new agreement with Westbay Point and Moorings concerning mangroves is being considered.
During public comment at an Oct. 10 meeting, property…
October 17, 2017
Amendments remain source of debate
BRADENTON BEACH – City commissioners and commission candidates have weighed in on three charter amendments proposed by the Concerned Neighbors of Bradenton Beach (CNOBB).
CNOBB used a petition in…
October 17, 2017
Arrest made in child’s death
HOLMES BEACH – updated Oct. 17, 2017 – The wait is over for an Island mother whose young son died while she worked and her then-boyfriend was babysitting.
The ex-boyfriend, David Earl Vicker…
October 14, 2017
Clydesdales visit Bradenton Beach
The Budweiser Clydesdales visited Bradenton Beach this afternoon, clip-clopping down Gulf Drive and Bridge Street to the cheers of hundreds.
October 13, 2017
Cortez Road improvements to begin
CORTEZ – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will construct interim intersection improvements at State Road 684/Cortez Road and 119th Street West this month.
This project was chosen ea…













