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Sep 6, 2017 – Tom Vaught
September 4, 2017
By Joe Hendricks

Five qualify in Bradenton Beach

BRADENTON BEACH – When qualifying ended at noon on Friday, Sept. 1, five candidates qualified to run in the city election that will conclude on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Mayor Bill Shearon and Vice Mayor J…
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August 31, 2017
By Tom Vaught
Rob Velardi

Velardi succumbs to cancer

Holmes Beach Police Chief William Tokajer has announced in an e-mail that retired patrolman Robert Velardi died Tuesday, Aug. 29. Velardi retired Jan. 2, 2017 after serving 30 years patrolling the…
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August 30, 2017
By Joe Hendricks

Sunshine lawsuit prompts more resignations

BRADENTON BEACH – Three more defendants named in a Sunshine Law lawsuit have resigned from their city board or committee positions. On Wednesday, Aug. 23, Planning and Zoning Board member John Met…
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August 30, 2017
By SUN contributor
Dune destruction 77th Street

Building official maintains position on dune destruction

HOLMES BEACH – Building Official Jim McGuinness is holding firm on his decision to keep a red tag stop work order in place, halting construction at 102 77th St. until the city receives a revegetation…
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August 30, 2017
By Tom Vaught
AME students miss school for solar eclipse

Solar eclipse entices students from school

HOLMES BEACH – The classrooms at Anna Maria Elementary were all but deserted on Monday, Aug. 21, the day of the solar eclipse. “Sixty-six percent of the 268 students registered here missed school…
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August 29, 2017
By Tom Vaught
Cortez bridge

Cortezians prepare for bridge hearing

CORTEZ – Approximately 30 citizens braved the thunderstorms Saturday afternoon at Fisherman’s Hall to discuss strategy for the final public hearing on a replacement for the Cortez Bridge set for Thur…
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August 25, 2017
By SUN contributor
Billie Martini flag

City honors life of Billie Martini

The American flag flies at half-staff Aug. 25 at Holmes Beach City Hall in honor of the life of long-time resident and community activist Billie Martini. During the Aug. 22 commission meeting, Mayor…
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August 25, 2017
By Joe Hendricks

Four qualify in Anna Maria election

ANNA MARIA – Anna Maria’s two-week period to qualify for the city election ended at noon Friday and four candidates will run in the city elections this fall. Carol Carter, Doug Copeland, Laurie Jo…
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August 24, 2017
By Cindy Lane
Waterspout

Waterspout off AMI

A waterspout formed in the Gulf of Mexico around 5 p.m. off Anna Maria Island. A waterspout formed in the Gulf of Mexico around 5 p.m. off Anna Maria Island.
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August 24, 2017
By Joe Hendricks
Confederate memorial toppling

Confederate monument damaged in move

BRADENTON – The Confederate memorial monument in front of the Manatee County Historic Courthouse was damaged when it was removed Thursday morning. Before county commissioners recessed for lunch du…
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