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Treehouse owners prep for demolition

Jul 1, 2024 – SUN contributor
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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June 25, 2024
By Leslie Lake

Earthy drinking water smell, taste caused by algae

MANATEE COUNTY – If you’re noticing a musty or earthy taste or odor in your drinking water, it’s being caused by algae that grows in all lakes, including Lake Manatee, the source for two-thirds of th…
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June 25, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Local candidates meet and greet potential constituents

Local candidates meet and greet potential constituents

CORTEZ – Karen Bell hosted five candidates running in local political races at a meet and greet event at the Star Fish Co. dock on Sunday evening. Invited candidates were Scott Farrington (R) for Ma…
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June 19, 2024
By SUN contributor
School zone changes approved

School zone changes approved

HOLMES BEACH – Commissioners have approved changes for the school zone in front of Anna Maria Elementary School, but drivers won’t notice them until school begins on Aug. 12. A new ordinance will ex…
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June 19, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
TDC supports Holmes Beach path funding

TDC supports Holmes Beach path funding

Superintendent of Public Works Sage Kamiya was back in front of the Manatee County Tourist Development Council (TDC) at its June 10 meeting. He was there to answer questions and concerns previously b…
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June 19, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
TDC recommends $75,000 for ferry marketing

TDC recommends $75,000 for ferry marketing

ANNA MARIA – During the Manatee County Tourist Development Council’s (TDC) June 10 meeting at The Center of Anna Maria Island, TDC members supported more marketing efforts for the Gulf Island Ferry…
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June 17, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
County Commission approves third ferry

Commission approves third Gulf Island Ferry boat

MANATEE COUNTY – County commissioners have approved a $3 million budget amendment to fund the purchase of a third Gulf Island Ferry boat. On June 11, Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Ex…
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June 17, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Judge suspends Form 6 disclosure requirements

Judge suspends Form 6 disclosure requirements

FLORIDA – U.S. District Court Judge Melissa Damian has issued a temporary injunction that suspends the Form 6 financial disclosure requirements imposed on Florida mayors and city commission members e…
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June 17, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Tingley Library to be tented for termites

Tingley Library to be tented for termites

BRADENTON BEACH – Commissioners approved termite tenting at Tingley Memorial Library on June 6. “We have to tent,” said Bradenton Beach Police Chief John Cosby, who is also acting as interim Public…
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April 9, 2025
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting