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Charter review committee considering changes

Feb 27, 2024 – Joe Hendricks
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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February 19, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Form 6 lawsuits filed

Form 6 lawsuits filed

FLORIDA – The Weiss Serota law firm has filed two lawsuits challenging the Form 6 financial disclosure requirements now placed on all Florida mayors, city commissioners and city/town/village council…
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February 19, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Craft fair prompts CBD sales discussion

Craft fair prompts CBD sales discussion

ANNA MARIA – Because she sells CBD products, Edibles N More owner Mel Wendel wasn’t allowed to partici­pate in the Feed the Island art and craft show at Roser Church on Feb. 9-10. Danielle Lynch o…
February 19, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Vacation rental bill lagging in House of Representatives

Vacation rental bill lagging in House of Representatives

TALLAHASSEE – As part of the Florida Legislature’s efforts to preempt local vacation rental regulation to the state, House Bill 1537 has not yet passed through the House of Representative’s Commerce…
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February 19, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Horseshoe pitching has long history in Anna Maria

Horseshoe pitching has long history in Anna Maria

ANNA MARIA – Every Wednesday and Saturday, a few dozen men gather to pitch horseshoes in a small park located on the Anna Maria City Hall property. According to longtime horseshoe pitcher and form…
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February 16, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Gulf Islands Ferries arrive in Bradenton Beach

Gulf Islands Ferries arrive in Bradenton Beach

BRADENTON BEACH – The Gulf Islands Ferries now make regular stops at the Bradenton Beach Pier on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. After departing from the Riverwalk Day Dock in downtown Bradenton o…
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February 14, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Reimagining Pine Avenue discussions continue

Reimagining Pine Avenue discussions continue

ANNA MARIA – The Anna Maria City Commission authorized Mayor Dan Murphy to enter into a $1.41 million state-funded grant agreement for the expanded Reimagining Pine Avenue project. On Feb. 8, the co…
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April 9, 2025
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting