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August 21, 2017
By Joe Hendricks
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Confederate memorial prompts protests, debate

BRADENTON – The Confederate memorial downtown stands covered in plywood today in anticipation of a scheduled Unity March and counter protests. Manatee County Commissioners voted against removing t…
August 19, 2017
By Joe Hendricks
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Charter amendment e-mails revealed

In their efforts to form the Concerned Neighbors of Bradenton Beach (CNOBB) group, several e-mails were exchanged that expressed an intent to empower Mayor Bill Shearon and others by getting three pr…
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August 16, 2017
By SUN contributor
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New fiscal year, new budget in Holmes Beach

HOLMES BEACH – A new fiscal year begins Oct. 1 in Holmes Beach, and with it comes a new city budget. City Treasurer Lori Hill said the new budget is very similar to the 2016-17 adopted budget, wit…
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August 16, 2017
By SUN contributor

Excitement abounds at school year’s start

HOLMES BEACH – A lot of excitement and a few tears mark the first day of the new school year at Anna Maria Elementary. The school opened its doors Aug. 10 to welcome students and faculty. While th…
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August 9, 2017
By Joe Hendricks

Sunshine lawsuit filed

BRADENTON BEACH – Six current and former city board and committee members are named as defendants in a Sunshine Law suit filed Friday. “This is an action of the Government-in-the-Sunshine Law agai…
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August 9, 2017
By Joe Hendricks

Petition drives start in Bradenton Beach

The Concerned Neighbors of Bradenton Beach (CNOBB) group is conducting a petition drive in hopes of getting three charter amendment questions placed on the November ballot. CNOBB members want city…
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August 1, 2017
By Tom Vaught
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Emily delivers a slap to the Island

Anna Maria Island residents awakened Monday to heavy rains and winds as Tropical Storm Emily took made landfall about 10:45 a.m. The fast-moving Emily formed overnight in the Gulf of Mexico, then…
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July 26, 2017
By Tom Vaught
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Chiles Group honors scholars

The Chiles Group, through the Manatee Community Foundation, awarded six scholarships to deserving students who are, or were, employees and relatives of employees at one of the three waterfront restau…
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July 18, 2017
By Joe Hendricks

City proposes state vacation rental law

ANNA MARIA – The city is going on the offensive in fighting for the protection of Florida cities’ home rule rights when it comes to regulating short-term vacation rentals. City Attorney Becky Vose…
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July 12, 2017
By SUN contributor
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Holmes Beach officials issue occupancy violations

HOLMES BEACH – Police and code enforcement officers are cracking down on vacation rental occupancy violators. As of July 5, Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer said seven notices of violation h…
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April 9, 2025
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting