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Skate park improvements underway

Nov 8, 2017 – SUN contributor
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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November 1, 2017
By Joe Hendricks
Bill Shearon calls

Mayor in frequent contact with Sunshine defendants

BRADENTON BEACH – Mayor Bill Shearon has had several private phone calls over the past two months with defendants named in a Sunshine Law lawsuit initiated by the city and resident Jack Clarke. Th…
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October 31, 2017
By Joe Hendricks

Mayor’s race enters final week

BRADENTON BEACH – Voters will soon decide whether Mayor Bill Shearon serves a third term as mayor or Vice Mayor John Chappie returns to the mayor’s seat he held for three terms before spending eight…
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October 28, 2017
By Tom Vaught

Canine costume contest cute, cuddly

Spirited dogs – and their owners – dressed to the teeth for the 14th Annual Anna Maria Island Sun Canine Halloween Costume Contest on Saturday, Oct. 28. Twenty-five pooches entered the contest, ra…
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October 28, 2017
By SUN contributor
Peelen commission goodbye

Holmes Beach commission says ‘goodbye’ to Peelen

HOLMES BEACH – Commissioners are saying “goodbye” to one of their own – Jean Peelen is leaving the commission after six years of service. During Peelen’s final regular commission meeting, Mayor Bo…
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October 24, 2017
By SUN contributor
Jean Peelen

BIEO members begin fight for home rule

ANNA MARIA – The Island’s elected officials are beginning preparations for a Legislative fight. During the Barrier Island Elected Officials October meeting, members discussed priorities for the up…
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October 23, 2017
By SUN contributor
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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…
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April 9, 2025
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting