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David Zaccagnino
Center of Anna Maria Island, Community News

Revamped Center board focuses on finances

Jun 28, 2017 – SUN contributor
May 24, 2017
By Joe Hendricks
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Charter county concerns city officials

BRADENTON BEACH – Vice Mayor John Chappie is concerned about the push to make Manatee County a charter county, and he wants City Attorney Ricinda Perry to monitor these efforts. During the May 18…
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May 24, 2017
By Joe Hendricks
Barbara Rodocker

Obituary: Barbara Rodocker

BRADENTON BEACH – On May 10, the city of Bradenton Beach lost a business pioneer who helped transform Bridge Street, while never straying from her Christian and family values. Barbara Rodocker was…
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May 17, 2017
By SUN contributor
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UPS Store likely a no-go in Holmes Beach

HOLMES BEACH — Despite the rumors swirling across the Island, a UPS Store is unlikely to open in Holmes Beach any time soon. The issue wasn’t on the city commission’s May 9 agenda, but several Isl…
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May 10, 2017
By Cindy Lane
AME alumni at MHS reunion

AME alum at MHS reunion

The Manatee High School Class of 1977 enjoyed a breezy 40th reunion at the Gulf Drive Café in Bradenton Beach and the Seafood Shack in Cortez last weekend. Among them, from left, were Anna Maria Elem…
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May 10, 2017
By SUN contributor
JD White

JD White walking, pedaling to goals

HOLMES BEACH — One of Anna Maria Island’s most recognizable personalities needs your help to keep walking toward his goals. JD White, a Holmes Beach resident, is trying to raise funds to help pay…
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May 10, 2017
By SUN contributor
Holmes Beach dog park

Dog park improvements sought for Fido

HOLMES BEACH — This park may already have gone to the dogs, but that doesn’t mean improvements aren’t needed. Seven pet owners appeared before members of the Holmes Beach Parks and Beautification…
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May 3, 2017
By SUN contributor

Holmes Beach disappoints Center leadership

HOLMES BEACH — Commissioners agreed to help financially support The Center of Anna Maria Island, but the amount wasn’t quite what the nonprofit and its supporters were hoping for. After much discu…
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May 3, 2017
By SUN contributor

FDOT changes 119th Street plans

BRADENTON — Residents of the Village of Cortez can breathe a little easier now that the Florida Department of Transportation is changing its plan for 119th Street access. Concern mounted after FDO…
April 27, 2017
By Joe Hendricks

Rental-inspired LDC amendments proposed

BRADENTON BEACH – The Bradenton Beach Planning and Zoning Board has completed the second phase of its efforts to regulate vacation rentals. After previously crafting recommended vacation rental re…
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April 27, 2017
By SUN contributor
Randy Cooper WMFR

Fire commissioner begins state office run

West Manatee Fire Rescue District Commissioner Randy Cooper is stepping into a larger political arena – running for state office. Cooper seeks community support in his bid for the state House of R…
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