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Driveway configuration prompts drainage debate

Jul 15, 2026 – Joe Hendricks
July 8, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Judge dismisses StayTerra lawsuits against Stewart, Warren-Kaleta

The civil lawsuits StayTerra Vacations filed against Kiri Stewart and Jennifer Warren-Kaleta were dismissed on June 18 by 12th Judicial Circuit Judge Charles Sniffen.
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July 7, 2026
By Rodney Kwiatkowski

Understanding the scope of vacation rentals in Manatee County

MANATEE COUNTY – Manatee County commissioners are considering imposing stricter vacation rental regulations in the unincorporated areas of Manatee County that include Cortez and portions of west Brad…
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June 30, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Divided Holmes Beach Commission increases stormwater fee 

By a 3-2 vote, the Holmes Beach City Commission approved increasing the stormwater assessment rate from $2.95 per 100 square feet of property to $4.45 per 100 square feet.
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June 30, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Bradenton Beach Commission supports raising stormwater fee rate to $8 

The Bradenton Beach City Commission has tentatively agreed to increase the annual stormwater fee rate rom $4.40 per 100 square feet of property to $8.
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June 22, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Seafood Shack property to be used as Cortez Bridge construction staging area 

The construction company contracted by FDOT to build the new Cortez Bridge wants to use the former Seafood Shack property as a staging area.
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June 22, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Anna Maria code enforcement manager reinstated 

Code Enforcement Manager Tom Collins has returned to work after being placed on administrative leave while his workplace conduct was investigated.
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June 22, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

County Commission approves $6.18 million for beach renourishment 

The Manatee County Commission approved the allocation of $6.18 million in tourist development tax revenues for beach renourishment.
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June 22, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Judge issues final order in 51st Street beach access dispute

12th Circuit Court Judge Charles Sniffen has issued his final written order regarding a legal dispute over a long-utilized beach access path in Holmes Beach.
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June 22, 2026
By Leslie Lake

City will pay former city attorney’s disputed invoices 

The Bradenton Beach City Commission voted to pay former city attorney Ricinda Perry’s 2025 invoices for $167,674. 
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June 16, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

City Pier lease awarded to GSM Partners

Brian Seymour, Ben Sato and Jason Sato have been awarded the lease for both Anna Maria City Pier buildings.
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