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Bradenton Beach Commission discusses short-term vacation rental occupancy

Jul 28, 2026 – Leslie Lake
July 21, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Bradenton Beach stormwater fee increased 

Bradenton Beach property owners will see their annual stormwater fee assessments increase from $4.40 to $8 per 100 square feet of property when the new fiscal year begins on Oct. 1. 
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July 21, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Anna Maria Commission begins budget discussions

The mayor and city commissioners kicked off their multi-meeting budget adoption process with a budget workshop on Thursday, July 16.
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July 21, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Moose lodge donates $10,000 to police department

Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge 2188 gave the city a $10,000 donation to purchase eight mini ballistic shields for the city’s police officers.
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July 15, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Causeway watercraft rentals remain a concern

The Palma Sola Causeway is part of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)-designated scenic highway that stretches from 75th Street W. and Manatee Avenue in Bradenton to Manatee Beach in Hol…
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July 15, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Driveway configuration prompts drainage debate

The construction of a new home at 242 Lakeview Drive in Anna Maria has resulted in some residents questioning the homebuilders’ compliance with city code regarding lot coverage and stormwater retenti…
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July 15, 2026
By Leslie Lake

FISH board discusses Seafood Shack property plans 

Discussions about the future of Cortez were at the forefront of the July 6 Florida Institute of Saltwater Heritage (FISH) meeting, with non-board members also participating.
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July 14, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Request to vacate city property to be placed on fall ballot

HOLMES BEACH – In November, Holmes Beach’s registered voters will determine whether an undeveloped and vacant city-owned alley will be vacated to the owner of the beachfront property at 2902 Avenue E…
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July 8, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Anna Maria cabana rental discussions resume 

City officials plan to further revise the beach cabana rental regulations the city of Anna Maria enacted in March.
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July 8, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Commission suspends Second Avenue discussions, for now

HOLMES BEACH – Holmes Beach commissioners have discontinued for the foreseeable future their discussions about altering or adjusting the flow of traffic on Second Avenue. On June 23, commissioners…
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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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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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