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Chappie seeks mayor’s seat

Aug 21, 2017 – Joe Hendricks
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
Tropical Storm Emily

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
Chiles Group scholarships

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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July 5, 2017
By Tom Vaught
raccoon

Distemper in raccoons a threat

Longtime Island resident Pat Copeland had a scare from a raccoon recently. “I went outside to check my Little Free Library, and when I turned to come back to the house, I saw a raccoon on the fron…
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July 5, 2017
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria City Pier

Second pier firm dismissed

ANNA MARIA – During an emergency meeting called by Mayor Dan Murphy, the City Commission decided Monday morning not to enter into negotiations with Taylor Engineering to design and permit the rehabil…
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July 5, 2017
By Tom Vaught
U.S. flag

Heavy crowds, no major problems for holiday

This year’s Fourth of July, although filled with the sounds of fireworks, seemed quieter than years past, thanks in part to preparation and execution by the three city governments and volunteer agenc…
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July 5, 2017
By SUN contributor
Center of Anna Maria Island

Big changes come to Center board

ANNA MARIA — The Center of Anna Maria Island is weathering more than a little upheaval of its board of directors. Board Chair Bill Shuman resigned as chair June 12, electing to remain on the board…
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April 9, 2025
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting