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Cortez Bridge construction expected to begin in September 

Jun 15, 2026 – Leslie Lake
June 10, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

AMI friends say farewell to Joey Lester

The Island lost a dear friend with the recent passing of JoAnn “Joey” Lester. 
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June 10, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Anna Maria code enforcement manager placed on administrative leave

ANNA MARIA – Code Enforcement Manager Tom Collins was recently placed on paid administrative leave and an investigation was initiated regarding his alleged workplace behavior.  Collins was na…
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June 10, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Hearing held for Stewart, Warren-Kaleta, StayTerra motion to dismiss 

A motion to dismiss hearing for the StayTerra/Stewart/Warren-Kaleta lawsuit was conducted by Judge Charles Sniffen.
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June 5, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Juvenile e-bike rider struck on Manatee Avenue

A 13-year-old boy riding an e-bike was struck by a vehicle late Friday morning on Manatee Avenue. The driver of the SUV involved in the accident was not at fault, according to the Bradenton Police De…
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June 2, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Second Avenue alternative to Gulf Drive might be eliminated

HOLMES BEACH – City officials are considering altering the traffic patterns along Second Avenue and Fifth Avenue to prevent those residential streets from being used as southbound “cut-throughs” by m…
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June 2, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Holmes Beach stormwater fee discussions continue

On May 26, Holmes Beach city officials continued the stormwater fee assessment discussion that began on May 12. 
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June 2, 2026
By SUN contributor

Holmes Beach: A planned community 

BY LAUREL NEVANS SPECIAL TO THE SUN HOLMES BEACH – When you hear the words “planned community,” they may evoke visions of homeowner’s associations, cookie-cutter houses and things like that. …
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June 2, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Holmes Beach Code Compliance Department honored

The week of June 1 through June 7 has been proclaimed as Code Enforcement Officers’ Appreciation Week in Holmes Beach.
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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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