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Trolley grants awarded to Island, Cortez non-profits

Jan 28, 2026 – Joe Hendricks
January 21, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Parks ordinance addresses beach yoga, dogs and vending

Beach yoga classes and group yoga sessions were a topic of discussion during a Jan. 5 city commission workshop.
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January 21, 2026
By Leslie Lake

City facing challenges with FEMA reimbursements

Bradenton Beach Chief John Cosby outlined the challenges the city faces with approximately $500,000 in hurricane-related FEMA reimbursements.
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January 15, 2026
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria seawall regulations being amended

Anna Maria seawall regulations being amended

ANNA MARIA – City commissioners adopted a 60-day emergency ordinance that addresses existing city code that’s been preventing property owners from repairing their seawalls.  On Thursday, Jan. 8, the…
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January 13, 2026
By Leslie Lake
Bungalow Beach Resort owner objects to parking stipulations

Bungalow Beach Resort owner objects to parking stipulations

BRADENTON BEACH – Bungalow Beach Resort owner Gayle Luper emailed City Planner Luis Serna to register a protest against the parking stipulations he recommended to the planning and zoning board.  On…
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January 1, 2026
By Leslie Lake
Cortez: The Year in Review

Cortez: The Year in Review

CORTEZ – The future of the Manatee County-owned Seafood Shack parcel remains to be seen but progress is being made on the 98-acre FISH Preserve in Cortez. FISH Preserve The 2024 hurricanes took thei…
January 1, 2026
By Joe Hendricks
Holmes Beach: The Year in Review

Holmes Beach: The Year in Review

HOLMES BEACH – The city of Holmes Beach celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2025 and the Dec. 5 celebration at City Field was symbolic of the city’s return from the back-to-back hurricanes that struck…
December 23, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Manatee Belle joins Gulf Islands Ferry fleet

Manatee Belle joins Gulf Islands Ferry fleet

HOLMES BEACH – The new, larger and partially enclosed Gulf Islands Ferry boat, the Manatee Belle, has arrived and is expected begin service in January. Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau…
December 23, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Renegades bring Christmas joy to three families

Renegades bring Christmas joy to three families

BRADENTON BEACH – The Bradenton chapter of the Renegades motorcycle club delivered a truckload of Christmas gifts to the Drift In bar on Dec. 19. The Renegades brought Christmas joy to three local f…
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December 23, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Dog owners, city officials to meet next month

Dog owners, city officials to meet next month

HOLMES BEACH – Frequent dog park users Renee Ferguson, Nicky Hunt and Tom Evans shared their park-related concerns and desires with the mayor and city commission­ers on Dec. 16. They did so during t…
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December 22, 2025
By Sun staff

Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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