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Oct 21, 2017 – SUN contributor
October 17, 2017
By Joe Hendricks
CNOBB amendments

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…
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October 17, 2017
By Tom Vaught
David Vickers

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…
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October 14, 2017
By Cindy Lane

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.
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October 13, 2017
By Tom Vaught

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…
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October 13, 2017
By Tom Vaught
Cortez bridge looking east

No answer yet on Cortez Bridge

CORTEZ – Residents of this historic fishing village will have to wait a bit longer to find out what the future holds for the replacement of the Cortez Bridge. One thing certain is the drawbridge that…
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October 11, 2017
By SUN contributor
dog park funding

Finding funds for Fido’s park

HOLMES BEACH –  Fido and friends will enjoy an updated dog park thanks to public funds being allocated for improvements. They instructed City Treasurer Lori Hill and City Engineer Lynn Burnett to…
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October 10, 2017
By Joe Hendricks
King tide floater

King tide a royal pain

BRADENTON BEACH – Anna Maria Island experienced unexpected flooding Friday, Saturday and Sunday due to the natural phenomenon known as the king tide. King tides typically happen twice a year due t…
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October 10, 2017
By Joe Hendricks

Sun to host Anna Maria candidates forum

ANNA MARIA – The Sun will host a candidates forum featuring the four Anna Maria City Commission candidates on Wednesday, Oct. 11. The forum will begin at 6 p.m., preceded by an informal opportunity t…
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October 10, 2017
By Joe Hendricks
Aqua speakers

Aqua by the Bay decision provokes reactions

MANATEE COUNTY – The Manatee County Commission’s approval of Carlos Beruff’s revised Aqua by the Bay development plans produced outrage, disappointment, disbelief and relief. After county commissi…
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October 5, 2017
By Joe Hendricks
CNOBB Charter Amendment Mailed

Residents review charter amendments

BRADENTON BEACH – City property owners are getting their first look at detailed information about three charter amendments proposed by the Concerned Neighbors of Bradenton Beach (CNOBB). “This res…
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting