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Pines Trailer Park owners to reveal new concept 

Aug 3, 2026 – Leslie Lake
August 3, 2026
By Leslie Lake

New mural at Anna Maria Elementary

HOLMES BEACH – Students returning to the Anna Maria Elementary School (AME) on Aug. 10 will receive a surprise greeting in the form of a 25-foot mural featuring a surfing dolphin, a sunglass-wearing…
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August 3, 2026
By Ernie Vanderwalt

County’s Peregrine system in place for hurricane season 

Manatee County’s Peregrine emergency data integration system assists emergency management personnel during hurricanes and tropical storms.
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July 28, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Anna Maria officials divided on millage increase 

ANNA MARIA – Commissioner Charlie Salem said he will not support a property tax-related millage increase sought by commissioners Chris Arendt and John Lynch for the new 2026-27 fiscal year that begin…
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July 28, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Bradenton Beach Commission discusses short-term vacation rental occupancy

BRADENTON BEACH – The mayor and city commissioners agree that short-term vacation rental occupancy limits should be tied to the number of bedrooms and a two-plus-two occupancy limit that allows two o…
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July 28, 2026
By Ernie Vanderwalt

Rotary Club donates $25,000 for Beach Patrol drone program

The Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island presented Manatee County Beach Patrol with a $25,000 check to assist Manatee County with its five-year, $140,000 Beach Patrol drone water rescue program.
July 28, 2026
By Ernie Vanderwalt

City hosts annual vacation rental stakeholders meeting

HOLMES BEACH – The Holmes Beach Code Compliance Department hosted its annual vacation rental stakeholders meeting on Tuesday, July 21. This year’s theme was “Preserving Paradise Through Partnershi…
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July 21, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Lenard Diaz appointed next Bradenton Beach police chief

BRADENTON BEACH – Lt. Lenard Diaz will serve as Bradenton Beach’s next police chief.  On July 16, the city commission unanimously supported Mayor John Chappie’s nomination for Diaz to serve as pol…
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July 21, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Holmes Beach Commission plans to lower millage rate

Holmes Beach commissioners intend to lower the current 1.99 millage rate to 1.9272 mills when the city’s 2026-27 budget is adopted in September.
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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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April 9, 2025
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting