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Oct 2, 2023 – Joe Hendricks
September 26, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
City Pier ferry stop approved

Ferry will stop at Anna Maria

ANNA MARIA – The city commission has approved an interlocal agreement that allows Manatee County to use the City Pier as a Gulf Island Ferry stop. The unanimous approval granted on Sept. 21 ends a l…
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September 25, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Sebring departs Anna Maria Commission

Sebring departs Anna Maria Commission

ANNA MARIA – City Commissioner Deanie Sebring has vacated her city commission seat. Sebring participated in her final commission meeting on Sept. 21. In October, she and her husband, Tripp, are movi…
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September 19, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Bioluminescence dazzles AMI beachgoers

Bioluminescence dazzles AMI beachgoers

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The bioluminescent glow coming off the water in recent nights may be related to the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia, according to one local expert. “This could be related to the nu…
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September 19, 2023
By SUN contributor

Holmes Beach Commissioners approve budget first reading

HOLMES BEACH – The city’s new budget and millage rate has received unanimous support from commissioners during an initial public hearing and vote. Despite Commissioner Terry Schaefer’s absence, city…
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September 19, 2023
By Jason Schaffer

County takes no action against dog owner after multiple attacks

MANATEE COUNTY – A 140-pound mastiff that has killed one dog and injured at least three people and three other dogs remains at home with his owner. Rudy, owned by Anthony Santamauro, of Bradenton, a…
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September 19, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Tingley Memorial Library

Tingley library elevating for parking spaces

BRADENTON BEACH – The creation of needed public parking by elevating or moving the Tingley Library was discussed at both the city commission and Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meetings. The…
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September 19, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Budget approval expected Thursday

City budget approval expected Thursday

ANNA MARIA – The city commission will host a second and final public hearing for the adoption of the city’s $17.89 million 2023-24 fiscal year budget on Thursday, Sept. 21 at 5:01 p.m. During the co…
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September 19, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Vote by mail requests require annual renewal

Vote-by-mail requests require annual renewal

MANATEE COUNTY – Manatee County voters who plan to vote by mail during the 2024 election cycle need to submit a request that vote-by-mail ballots be sent to them. According to a press release issu…
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September 18, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
WMFR vacation rental inspections begin

WMFR vacation rental inspections begin

HOLMES BEACH – On Oct. 1, West Manatee Fire Rescue (WMFR) will begin mandatory annual inspections of all short-term vacation rentals in the fire district that includes Anna Maria Island, Cortez and p…
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September 13, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Pines Trailer Park sold

Pines Trailer Park sold

BRADENTON BEACH – Developer Shawn Kaleta’s Pines Park Investors LLC has purchased the Pines Trailer Park in Bradenton Beach. Formed on May 5, Pines Park Investors LLC lists the Najmy Thompson law…
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