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Nov 14, 2017 – Joe Hendricks
November 9, 2017
By Joe Hendricks
Latvala cancels parade appearance

Latvala cancels parade appearance

ANNA MARIA – Amidst accusations of sexual harassment, Florida Sen. Jack Latvala has bowed out of the city of Anna Maria’s “Old Soldiers & Sailors” parade and Veterans Day ceremony taking place Fr…
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November 8, 2017
By Cindy Lane
Tom Vaught at Veterans Park, Bradenton

Vaught’s Vietnam

Each year, the Anna Maria Island Sun features a local veteran for Veteran’s Day. We have introduced many Island and Cortez veterans of World War II to our readers, but this year, with the popularity…
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November 8, 2017
By Joe Hendricks
John Metz

Metz defense challenges Sunshine Law

BRADENTON BEACH – Lawsuit defendant John Metz and his attorney, Thomas Shults, claim the Florida Sunshine Law is unconstitutional. “Mr. Metz feels the entire Sunshine Law is unconstitutional. He w…
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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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April 9, 2025
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting