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Nov 4, 2017 – Joe Hendricks
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
Holmes Beach logo OLD

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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October 21, 2017
By SUN contributor
WMFR marine truck

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…
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October 21, 2017
By Joe Hendricks
Vets reject Confederate monument

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…
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October 20, 2017
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria Pier design firm

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…
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October 18, 2017
By SUN contributor
ITPO island traffic study

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…
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October 17, 2017
By SUN contributor
Holmes Beach mangroves

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…
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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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April 9, 2025
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting