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Commission approves ward redistricting

Jan 23, 2024 – Leslie Lake
January 16, 2024
By SUN contributor
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Commissioners oppose bill, hire new lobbyist

HOLMES BEACH – City leaders are hoping to reinforce their position in the battle against state politicians infringing on the city’s home rule. During a Jan. 11 meeting, commissioners agreed to draft…
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January 16, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Boat operator cited for running illegal service

Boat operator cited for running illegal service

CORTEZ – A U.S. Coast Guard Station Cortez law enforcement crew cited what they said was an illegal uninspected small passenger vessel-for-hire operating on Anna Maria Sound on Jan. 3. According to…
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January 16, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
Body found on Bradenton Beach dock

Body found on Bradenton Beach dock

BRADENTON BEACH – It was just after 1 a.m. on Jan. 12 when three fishermen on a boat near the Bradenton Beach Pier needed a break from the inclement weather and decided to head to the adjacent dinghy…
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January 16, 2024
By SUN contributor
Attention drivers: Traffic light has changed

Attention drivers: Traffic light has changed

HOLMES BEACH – Anyone who’s driven through the intersection at Marina and Gulf drives lately may have noticed a significant change in the flow of traffic due to the installation of a new traffic ligh…
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January 15, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Gulf Islands Ferry service begins

Gulf Islands Ferry service begins

ANNA MARIA – Making its maiden voyage for the Gulf Islands Ferry service on a cold and windy day, the Miss Anna Maria ferry boat docked at the Anna Maria City Pier at approxi­mately 9:45 a.m. Sunday…
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January 15, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
McMullen, Morgan participate in candidate forum

McMullen, Morgan participate in candidate forum

ANNA MARIA – City Commission applicants Gary McMullen and Kathleen Morgan participated in a candidate forum at city hall on Jan. 11. McMullen and Morgan hope to be appointed to fill the two vacant…
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January 9, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
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Florida Legislature convenes 2024 session

TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Legislature’s 2024 regular legislative session is underway and the city of Anna Maria already is opposing lawmakers’ latest attempt to preempt vacation rental regulation to…
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January 9, 2024
By Leslie Lake
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Commissioners decide against allowing houseboat vacation rental

BRADENTON BEACH – During their Jan. 4 meeting, commissioners denied a request from a resident to allow a houseboat vacation rental at his dock. They also approved three police vehicle purchases, app…
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January 9, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Commission discusses redistricting, vacancy

Commissioners discuss redistricting, commission vacancy

BRADENTON BEACH – Following the vacancy left by the Dec. 28 resignation of Commissioner Jake Spooner, city commissioners discussed the course of action to fill his position at a Jan. 4 meeting. The…
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January 9, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria hosting candidates’ forum

Anna Maria hosting candidates’ forum

ANNA MARIA – Seeking to fill two vacant city commission seats, Gary McMullen and Kathleen Morgan are scheduled to participate in a candidate forum on Thursday, Jan. 11 at Anna Maria City Hall. The f…
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting