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Mayor proposes Reimagining Pine Avenue test corridor

Nov 28, 2023 – Joe Hendricks
November 20, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Holmes Beach Commission weighs in on consolidation

Holmes Beach Commission weighs in on consolidation

HOLMES BEACH – Holmes Beach city commissioners discussed the Florida Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Account­ability (OPPAGA)’s consolidation study on Nov. 14, which lists the city o…
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November 20, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Commissioners review hotel project

Commissioners review hotel project

BRADENTON BEACH – A 6.5-hour city commission public hearing on Nov. 16 for a proposed hotel/restaurant/retail project on Bridge Street and Gulf Drive led to warnings that something more impactful cou…
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November 20, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria officials discuss consolidation study

Anna Maria officials discuss consolidation study

ANNA MARIA – On Nov. 16, each of the three Anna Maria Island mayors received a letter requesting information from the Florida Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OP­PAGA)…
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November 20, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Holmes Beach Police chase ends in crash and arrest

Holmes Beach Police chase ends in crash and arrest

HOLMES BEACH – Police Officer Andrew Adkins was in his patrol car at the intersection of Manatee Avenue and Gulf Drive on Nov. 7 at 10:41 p.m. when he saw a black Chevy Silverado leave the Manatee Be…
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November 13, 2023
By Leslie Lake
County plans tree removal in Manatee Avenue medians

County plans tree removal in Manatee Avenue medians

BRADENTON – Eighteen trees that were installed in medians in 2006 on Manatee Avenue, using Bradenton Tree Funds, state grants and private donations, are slated for removal by Manatee County. Ingri…
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November 13, 2023
By Leslie Lake
P&Z board approves hotel project

P&Z board approves hotel project

BRADENTON BEACH – In the second Planning and Zoning Board public hearing on a proposed 106-room hotel project, the board today unanimously recommended that Bradenton Beach commissioners approve the p…
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November 13, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Man allegedly burglarizes car in front of police

Man allegedly burglarizes car in front of police

HOLMES BEACH – A police investigation of an incident involving leaving the scene of an accident led to an unrelated arrest when a man allegedly burglarized the car involved in the investigation. The…
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November 13, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria honors veterans, spouses

Anna Maria honors veterans, spouses

ANNA MARIA – The city’s eighth annual “Old Soldiers & Sailors” parade and veterans recognition ceremony paid tribute on Nov. 10 to those who served and still serve in the U.S. military. At…
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November 13, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Annexation into Bradenton a consolidation option

Annexation into Bradenton a consolidation option

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth said she was told the city of Bradenton will be included in the Anna Maria Island consolidation study being conducted by the Florida Office of Pr…
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November 7, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Holmes Beach officer assaulted by suspect

Holmes Beach officer assaulted by suspect

HOLMES BEACH – A man was arrested for resisting an officer with violence and transported to the Manatee County Jail after injuring a city police officer at a shopping plaza, according to a police rep…
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