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Fans say goodbye to treehouse
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Fans say goodbye to treehouse

Jul 8, 2024 – SUN contributor
July 1, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Pier team discusses Bridge Street improvements

Pier team discusses Bridge Street improvements

BRADENTON BEACH – A monthly pier team meeting on June 26 at city hall covered a host of topics including feedback about the Gulf Island Ferry, the installation of cameras on the city pier, road closu…
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July 1, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Second Pine Avenue RFP authorized

Second Pine Avenue RFP authorized

ANNA MARIA – As part of a block-by-block implementation strategy, the city of Anna Maria is issuing a request for proposals (RFP) for phase 1-B of the Reimagining Pine Avenue brick paver sidewalk ins…
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July 1, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Mayor proposes reduced millage rate

Mayor proposes reduced millage rate

ANNA MARIA – Mayor Dan Murphy proposes lowering Anna Maria’s current 2.05 millage rate to the 1.8245 rollback rate, or lower. The rollback rate is the rate needed to generate the same ad valorem p…
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July 1, 2024
By SUN contributor
Treehouse owners prep for demolition

Treehouse owners prep for demolition

HOLMES BEACH – The bells are tolling their last for the beachfront treehouse at Angelinos Sea Lodge as an attorney for the owners has confirmed in court that the structure will be demolished by the e…
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July 1, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
AMI prepares for another crowded, extended holiday

AMI prepares for another crowded, extended holiday

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – As Americans wish the United States a happy 248th birthday, many people will choose to celebrate on the Island, hitting the beaches, shops, restaurants and bars with enthusiastic…
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June 25, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
Privateers award annual scholarships

Privateers award annual scholarships

BRADENTON – The Anna Maria Island Privateers awarded 14 scholarships at LECOM Park before the June 21 Bradenton Marauders baseball game against the Lakeland Flying Tigers. The Privateers, a 501(c)(3…
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June 25, 2024
By Leslie Lake
City commissioners question paid parking contract

City commissioners question paid parking contract

BRADENTON BEACH – City commissioners took issue with multiple provisions of a proposed parking lot management contract between the city and Shawn Kaleta-owned Beach to Bay Investments Inc., opting to…
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June 25, 2024
By SUN contributor
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City leaders discuss charter review commission changes

HOLMES BEACH – Last year’s election left city leaders in a bit of a pickle. While there’s been no shortage of people volunteering for most of the city’s volunteer boards, the charter review commissio…
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June 25, 2024
By Leslie Lake
City commission approves Bridge Street parties

City commission approves Bridge Street parties

BRADENTON BEACH – City commissioners approved Australian pine tree removals, monthly street parties on Bridge Street, a new member of the Scenic Highway Committee and donations to local community cen…
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June 25, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Mayor vetoes proposed charter amendment

Mayor vetoes proposed charter amendment

ANNA MARIA – Mayor Dan Murphy has vetoed an ordinance containing a proposed charter amendment that will now not be placed on the fall ballot unless the city commission overrides the veto by a 4-1 sup…
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