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DeSantis prioritizes temporary Gulf Drive repairs
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DeSantis prioritizes temporary Gulf Drive repairs

Sep 30, 2024 – Leslie Lake
September 23, 2024
By SUN contributor
Firefighters recognized for Debby response

Firefighters recognized for Debby response

MANATEE COUNTY – While residents were hunkering down during the wind and rain as then-Tropical Storm Debby swept by the Gulf coast on Aug. 4, West Manatee Fire Rescue’s A shift was responding to mult…
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September 23, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Preserving home rule rights a top priority

Preserving home rule rights a top priority

BRADENTON BEACH – City officials are compiling a list of priorities for the Florida Legislature’s 2025 session that starts on March 4. When fully compiled, the list of Braden­ton Beach’s legislati…
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September 23, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Planning board reviews parking regulations

Planning board reviews parking regulations

ANNA MARIA – Planning and Zoning Board members are reviewing the city’s parking regulations with an emphasis on reducing visibility challenges created by parked vehicles. Joined by City Planner As…
September 23, 2024
By SUN contributor
WMFR presents Phoenix Awards

WMFR presents Phoenix Awards

MANATEE COUNTY – Staff and commissioners at West Manatee Fire Rescue are celebrating 10 lives saved as they presented Phoenix Awards and a Civilian Service Award. The district bestows Phoenix Awards…
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September 23, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Police chief named public works director

Police chief named public works director

BRADENTON BEACH – Police Chief John Cosby is also now the city’s permanent public works director. Cosby previously served as the city’s temporary public works director since longtime director Tom…
September 23, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Sun archive installed at Historical Museum

Sun archive installed at Historical Museum

ANNA MARIA – The new Anna Maria Island Sun newspaper archive is now on permanent display at the Anna Maria Island Historical Museum. The newspapers were preserved by longtime Sun reporter and copy…
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September 16, 2024
By SUN contributor
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Holmes Beach lowers millage rate

HOLMES BEACH – Property owners are getting a tax break on their 2024-25 property tax bills. Commissioners voted to reduce the proposed millage rate from 2.05 mills to 1.99 mills, a six-point reducti…
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September 16, 2024
By SUN contributor
2024-25 budget passes first hearing

2024-25 budget passes first hearing

HOLMES BEACH – The city’s proposed 2024-25 budget is over halfway to the finish line to be in place for the Oct . 1 start of the fiscal year. Commissioners held the first of two public hearings for…
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September 16, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Pavers selected for Pine Avenue sidewalks

Pavers selected for Pine Avenue sidewalks

ANNA MARIA – City commissioners have selected the specific type of pervious brick pavers to be used to install new side­walks along Pine Avenue. The first phase of the new brick paver sidewalks wi…
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September 16, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
City pursuing drainage study funds

City pursuing drainage study funds

ANNA MARIA – City officials are pursuing a coastal resiliency grant to fund a study that identifies the best locations to install underground pumps and pipes to speed the removal of floodwaters from…
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April 9, 2025
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting