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Juvenile e-bike rider struck on Manatee Avenue

Jun 5, 2026 – Joe Hendricks
June 2, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Driver towing boat cited for Memorial Day accident

The driver towing a boat that was struck on Memorial Day morning by another vehicle on Manatee Avenue was determined by police to be at fault for the accident. 
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June 2, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Sea oats planted along Anna Maria shoreline

ANNA MARIA – On Saturday, May 23, volunteers planted 4,000 sea oats along the Gulf shoreline in Anna Maria.  Anna Maria Public Works Manager Dean Jones mentioned the planting project while pr…
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May 29, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Public works supervisor provides rainfall, flooding update

This story was updated at 7 p.m. on May 29 regarding Dan Diggin’s suggested stormwater fee calculation method. HOLMES BEACH – On Thursday, May 28, Holmes Beach Public Works Director Herb Raybourn…
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May 27, 2026
By Rodney Kwiatkowski

Before the call comes in: Designate a ‘Water Watcher’

West Manatee Fire Rescue recommends designating a water watcher to monitor children’s swimming activities at pools and beaches.
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May 26, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

City investigated treasurer’s credit card expenditures 

ANNA MARIA – Public records obtained from the city clerk’s office provide more details about the credit card expenditures referenced in the lawsuit complaint former city treasurer LeAnne (Addy) Endre…
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May 26, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Documents detail Anna Maria’s vehicle tracking activities

Anna Maria Public Works Manager Dean Jones reported the hidden tracking device to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office late last year.
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May 26, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Titsworth not seeking reelection, Diggins seeks mayor’s seat 

HOLMES BEACH – Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth will not seek reelection.  On Thursday, May 21, Titsworth shared a letter in which she announced she’ll retire from city government when her curren…
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May 26, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Commissioner Cole not running again, Bear undecided

BRADENTON BEACH – Two Bradenton Beach City Commission seats will be filled during the upcoming city election cycle, with one commissioner saying he will not run again and the other saying he has not…
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May 26, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Cosby transitioning from police chief to public works director

BRADENTON BEACH – Police Chief John Cosby will step down from his role with the Bradenton Beach Police Department later this year and serve as the city’s full-time director of public works. That t…
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May 26, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Sgt. Getman named Hundred Club’s officer of the year

ANNA MARIA – On May 14, the Manatee Hundred Club named Manatee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Sergeant Brett Getman as the 2026 Manatee County Officer of the Year. During the club’s annual banquet, l…
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