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Beach Beat, Community News

Arrest made in child’s death

Oct 17, 2017 – Tom Vaught
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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October 4, 2017
By Tom Vaught
AME Teacher of the Year

AME educator in running for Teacher of the Year

HOLMES BEACH – Fifth-grade teacher Michele Costanzo is crossing her fingers that she might represent more than Anna Maria Elementary School in district and state competition for the 2017-18 Manatee C…
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October 4, 2017
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria City Pier Planks

Commission discusses pier planks and funding

ANNA MARIA – Efforts will be made to preserve the engraved planks on the Anna Maria City Pier that feature dedications and remembrances of friends, family members and loved ones. Due to damage inf…
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October 4, 2017
By SUN contributor
national night out bikes

Celebrating community at National Night Out

HOLMES BEACH – The rain didn’t stop the fun at National Night Out. The annual event drew more than 1,000 people to Holmes Beach City Field on Oct. 3 to celebrate fun, friendship and community. In…
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October 3, 2017
By Joe Hendricks
Aqua Beruff Vogler

Revised Aqua by the Bay plans approved

BRADENTON – Late Tuesday afternoon, Manatee County Commissioners voted 7-0 in favor of approving the revised Aqua by the Bay general development plans. The approved preliminary plans no longer inc…
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October 3, 2017
By SUN contributor
Boat canopies

Boat canopies scheduled for vote

HOLMES BEACH – The showdown between city leaders and residents of Westbay Point and Moorings over boat canopies is finally coming to an end. During a Sept. 28 workshop, commissioners committed to…
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October 3, 2017
By Joe Hendricks
Bike trail

Multi-use trail included in Anna Maria budget

ANNA MARIA – The City Commission has adjusted its 2017-18 fiscal year budget to include $71,000 for a multi-use bike and pedestrian trail. Based on the existing 2.05 millage rate, the $5.7 million…
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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