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Wanted man found hiding on Holmes Beach roof
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Wanted man found hiding on Holmes Beach roof

Oct 3, 2023 – Jason Schaffer
September 26, 2023
By SUN contributor
Commissioner Kruse hosts Island talk

Commissioner Kruse hosts Island talk

HOLMES BEACH – Only 18 people came out to the Island Branch Library on a stormy Wednesday night to hear what Manatee County Commissioner-at-large George Kruse had to say, but the conversation continu…
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September 26, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Commissioners approve funding to remove derelict boats

Commissioners approve funding to remove derelict boats

BRADENTON BEACH – City commissioners have passed a request from Bradenton Beach Police Chief John Cosby to approve funding for the removal of derelict boats at the city pier following Hurricane Idali…
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September 26, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Siddique, Shoemaker enter county commission race

Siddique, Shoemaker enter county commission race

MANATEE COUNTY – Democrat Diana Shoemaker and Republican Talha “Tal” Siddique both seek the District 3 Manatee County Commission seat currently held by Kevin Van Ostenbridge. Shoemaker announced her…
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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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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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