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Commission discusses commercial activity in public spaces

May 29, 2023 – Joe Hendricks
May 22, 2023
By Sun staff
Manatee Beach: End of an era?

Manatee Beach: End of an era?

HOLMES BEACH – Florida House Bill 947 has just one more stoplight to pass before it becomes law, being signed into law – or not – by Gov. Ron DeSantis. If the bill is signed, Manatee County has th…
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May 22, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
FDOT plans Gulf Drive corridor study

FDOT plans Gulf Drive corridor study

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The city commission will decide whether the Anna Maria-owned portion of Gulf Drive will be included in a $1.5 million Island-wide Gulf Drive corridor study. The commission is e…
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May 22, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Hurricane Expo stresses preparedness

Hurricane Expo stresses preparedness

PALMETTO – Even though Anna Maria Island and most of Manatee County dodged the worst of Hurricane Ian last year, there were still plenty of lessons learned, and the community was reminded of how much…
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May 22, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
ARP funds to be used for Pine Avenue streetlights

ARP funds used for Pine Avenue streetlights

ANNA MARIA – The city commission will use $183,000 in remaining American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to help pay for the future installation of new streetlights along Pine Avenue. On May 11, Mayor Dan…
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May 22, 2023
By Leslie Lake

CRA discusses decorative trash bins

BRADENTON BEACH – A proposed plan to beautify trash can bins along Bridge Street may include a decorative representation of the landmark clocktower on the city pier. At a May 3 Bradenton Beach Com…
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May 22, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Final order expected for Hunters Point dock challenge

Final order expected for Hunters Point dock challenge

CORTEZ – The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s governing board is expected to issue an approved final order regarding the Hunters Point Resort & Marina dock permitting efforts. The…
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May 22, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Get ready for Memorial Day weekend

Get ready for Memorial Day weekend

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – It’s almost here – the unofficial start of the summer season, when large crowds visit the Island to soak up the sun and play in the sand. Unlike the busy winter/spring season whe…
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May 19, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Pines Trailer Park purchase offer accepted

Pines Trailer Park purchase offer accepted

BRADENTON BEACH – A May 8 letter Largo-based attorney David Luczak sent to the Pines Trailer Park Homeowners Association board members addresses the sale of the waterfront mobile home park. The accep…
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May 17, 2023
By Leslie Lake

CRA approves contract for holiday decorations

BRADENTON BEACH – The city’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) approved a $46,976 contract for this year’s holiday decorations. Bradenton Beach is in the third year of its five-year contract wi…
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May 15, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Civil case in net camp dispute dismissed

Civil case in net camp dispute dismissed

CORTEZ – A civil suit filed in 2018 by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) against Raymond Guthrie, Jr. over his net camp building in Sarasota Bay has been dismissed. Net camp…
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