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Sep 1, 2026 – Joe Hendricks
August 25, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Anna Maria’s proposed paid parking raises many questions 

The proposed parking program will be discussed at The Center on Monday, Aug. 31 at 4 p.m.
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August 25, 2026
By Leslie Lake

City extends Bridge Street paid parking lot permit 

The Bradenton Beach Commission granted a one-year extension of a temporary use permit that allows a paid parking lot to operate at the west end of Bridge Street. 
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August 25, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

City seeks TDC, county support for tide valve project 

 HOLMES BEACH – The city of Holmes Beach seeks $344,500 of the county’s tourist development tax (TDT) revenues to install 92 tide valves throughout the city over a five-year period.  The…
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August 25, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Bradenton Beach commission discusses possible cabana ordinance

The city commission considered an ordinance that would regulate beach cabana rental companies while discussing other recent violations on city beaches.
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August 18, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Anna Maria revising beach cabana rental regulations

Anna Maria’s previously enacted beach cabana rental regulations are undergoing significant revisions.
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August 18, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Island voters help decide county, state and federal primary races

MANATEE COUNTY – Anna Maria Island and Cortez voters helped decide the Republican primary winner in the countywide County Commission District 6 At-Large primary race won by Tara Poulton. Island…
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August 18, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Anna Maria parking study recommends permit and paid parking

ANNA MARIA – The mayor and city commissioners are considering implementing a citywide parking plan in March that could potentially include 1,119 paid parking spaces located throughout the city. The s…
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August 18, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Bradenton Beach hires in-house building official

The city commission unanimously approved hiring Benjamin Carr to serve as Bradenton Beach’s new in-house building official.
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August 12, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Major revisions to Anna Maria cabana rental regulations to be discussed Thursday

Major revisions to Anna Maria’s cabana rental regulations will be discussed Thursday morning.
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August 11, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Pines Trailer Park, Bridge Street redevelopment plans presented 

Representatives of the Pines Park Investors LLC ownership group introduced their proposed conceptual plan to redevelop the Pines Trailer Park property at the east end of Bridge Street. 
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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