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City Pier buildings emptied

Oct 27, 2025 – Joe Hendricks
October 21, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Wildlife Inc. rehabbed after hurricane damage

Wildlife Inc. rehabbed after hurricane damage

BRADENTON BEACH – One year after the Wildlife Inc. Education and Rehabilitation Center was devastated by two hurricanes, the center is back to full operation. “We’ve had 900 plus (animals) this year…
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October 15, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
County Marine Unit supervisor retiring

County Marine Unit supervisor retiring

MANATEE COUNTY – Manatee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Marine Unit Supervisor Russell Schnering is retiring at age 55 and Oct. 31 will be his final day of active duty. Schnering spent the past eigh…
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October 15, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Getman honored for Bean Point water rescue

Getman honored for Bean Point water rescue

ANNA MARIA – Sgt. Brett Getman, leader of the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Anna Maria Unit, received the deputy of the month award for his role in the recent rescue of two swimmers at Bean…
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October 14, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Bradenton Beach nominates Augello as interim city attorney

Bradenton Beach nominates Augello as interim city attorney

BRADENTON BEACH – Holmes Beach City Attorney Erica Augello will serve as the Bradenton Beach city attorney on an interim basis for up to six months or until a permanent replacement for retired City A…
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October 14, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Century-old cottage preserved, relocated

Century-old cottage preserved, relocated

ANNA MARIA – A cottage dating back to the 1920s was relocated on Oct. 8 and will be repur­posed as a real estate office. The cottage at 160 Willow Ave., formerly owned by Lisa Knoop, was moved to th…
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October 14, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
County defers to city on pier ferry plan

County defers to city on pier ferry plan

ANNA MARIA – Mayor Mark Short told city commissioners that Manatee County officials will respect the city’s wishes regarding the design and instal­lation of a county-funded ferry landing alongside th…
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October 6, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria Post Office back home again

Anna Maria Post Office back home again

ANNA MARIA – The Anna Maria Post Office reopened in its regular pre-hurricane location at 101B South Bay Boulevard on Oct. 6. The leased, ground-level post office space experienced significant flood…
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October 6, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Bradenton Beach commissioners seek city attorney

Bradenton Beach commissioners seek city attorney

BRADENTON BEACH – City officials are seeking an interim city attorney prior to choosing a perma­nent replacement for former City Attorney Ricinda Perry, who retired on Sept. 18. Commissioners discus…
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October 6, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria sues Nelson for claiming ownership of canals

Anna Maria sues Nelson for claiming ownership of canals

ANNA MARIA – The city is suing Noslens Inc. and its controlling officer, Steven Nelson, alleging that he fraudulently claimed ownership of the city-owned Luana Isles canals and yacht basin. On Oct…
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October 6, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Manatee County among plaintiffs in suit against state officials

Manatee County among plaintiffs in suit against state officials

LEON COUNTY – Manatee County is among several municipal plaintiffs filing suit seeking declaratory and injunctive relief from a controversial hurricane recovery-related state law enacted earlier this…
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