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City revising sandwich board sign regulations

Sep 1, 2023 – Joe Hendricks
August 29, 2023
By SUN contributor

Tracking Hurricane Idalia

Tuesday, Aug. 29, 5 p.m. UPDATE: MANATEE COUNTY – Hurricane Idalia has been upgraded to a Category 2 storm with maximum sustained winds of 100 miles per hour. The storm is anticipated to continue…
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August 28, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Bradenton Beach declares state of emergency

Bradenton Beach declares state of emergency

BRADENTON BEACH – In advance of Tropical Storm Idalia, which is forecast to potentially make landfall as a major hurricane on Florida’s west coast, city commissioners voted unanimously on Aug. 28 to…
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August 23, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Holmes Beach seeks TDC approval for path enhancements

City seeks TDC approval for path funds

HOLMES BEACH – City officials are seeking tourist tax funding for enhancements to the city’s multimodal path and the creation of a new path. Public Works Superintendent/City Engineer Sage Kamiya addr…
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August 23, 2023
By SUN contributor
WMFR moves forward with vacation rental inspections

WMFR moves forward with vacation rental inspections

BRADENTON – West Manatee Fire Rescue’s board and staff are moving forward with beginning an annual inspection program for vacation rentals in the district that will reclassify the properties as comme…
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August 23, 2023
By SUN contributor
Beach parking garage fight continues

Beach parking garage fight continues

MANATEE COUNTY – In the aftermath of a Manatee County Commission work session discussing the building of a parking garage at Manatee Beach, city and county officials continue to make their thoughts k…
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August 22, 2023
By Leslie Lake
AMI natives lend helping hands in Maui fires

AMI natives lend helping hands in Maui fires

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Several former Island residents are lending assistance to the fire-stricken areas in Maui, Hawaii. Fires broke out there on Aug. 8, killing more than 100 people, with many more m…
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August 22, 2023
By Leslie Lake
CRA votes to discontinue tram funding

CRA votes to discontinue tram funding

BRADENTON BEACH – The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) board voted unanimously to discontinue funding the Old Town Tram at an Aug. 15 budget meeting. The potential defunding of the tram comes on…
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August 22, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
County sewer project enters second phase

County sewer project enters second phase

BRADENTON BEACH – As part of Manatee County’s ongoing sewer line replacement project, the Woodruff & Sons construction crew has been working on and near 12th Street South. On Aug. 16, 12th Str…
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August 22, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Coquina Beach drainage project nearing finish line

Coquina drainage project nears finish line

BRADENTON BEACH – The main components of Manatee County’s drainage improvement project at Coquina Beach are complete. What remains are the completion of the second unpaved overflow parking area, the…
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August 22, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Dog attack injures woman, kills dog

Dog attack injures woman, kills dog

BRADENTON BEACH – A woman and her small dog were attacked by an unleashed mastiff at Island Time Bar and Grill, 111 Gulf Drive S. on Aug. 9. The dog later died, according to the owner. Bradenton Be…
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