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Mar 5, 2024 – Leslie Lake
February 27, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Cortez firehouse under renovation

Cortez firehouse under renovation

CORTEZ – The old volunteer firehouse in Cortez is getting a facelift. Built in 1950, the building at 4523 123rd St. Court W. served as a volunteer fire department in Cortez for many years. In 1997…
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February 27, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Charter review committee considering changes

Charter review committee considering changes

ANNA MARIA – During its second meeting, the Anna Maria Charter Review Committee discussed three potential amendments to the city charter. Similar to the state constitution, the 20-page Anna Maria ch…
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February 27, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria legalizing sandwich board signs

Anna Maria legalizing sandwich board signs

ANNA MARIA – The city of Anna Maria is revising its sandwich board sign regulations. On Feb. 22, City Attorney Becky Vose presented on first reading a previously discussed ordinance that would all…
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February 26, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Vacation rental bills in jeopardy

Vacation rental bills in jeopardy

TALLAHASSEE – Two vacation rental bills working their way through the Florida Legislature are not yet identical matching bills and time is running out for them to be made identical before the 60-day…
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February 20, 2024
By SUN contributor
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Mayor responds to OPPAGA study changes

HOLMES BEACH – Mayor Judy Titsworth is reacting to the state’s decision to include a fourth option in the ongoing Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability study – eliminating t…
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February 20, 2024
By Cindy Lane
Cortez founded on mullet

Cortez founded on mullet

CORTEZ – A visit by Dr. Angela Collins to the Cortez Cultural Center furthered the organization’s mission to “preserve the past and protect the future.” The University of Florida Sea Grant marine ex…
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February 20, 2024
By Leslie Lake
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Commissioners discuss expanding city boundaries in ICW

BRADENTON BEACH – Commissioners reached no conclusions on Feb. 15 while discussing expanding the city’s boundaries in the Intracoastal Waterway to increase jurisdiction over the city’s mooring field…
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February 20, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
Police investigate gunshots in Holmes Beach

Police investigate gunshots in Holmes Beach

HOLMES BEACH – Shots were fired, but who fired them and exactly where they were fired remains a mystery after all of the Island’s three police departments participated in the search for the shooter…
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February 20, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
School zone speed cameras could be coming to AME

School zone speed cameras could be coming to AME

HOLMES BEACH – Excessive speed in school zones is a serious safety issue that can be addressed by cameras, according to a recent Manatee County Commission vote. Cameras will be installed at some Man…
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February 19, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Commission considers paid parking in residential zones

Commission considers paid parking in residential zones

BRADENTON BEACH – Following commission approval of temporary use parking lots in the footprint of the planned Bridge Street resort hotel/restaurant/retail complex, commissioners discussed application…
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