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Azure Shores ordinance headed to city commission

Sep 12, 2023 – Joe Hendricks
September 1, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Oil spill at SeaPort Manatee under investigation

Oil spill at SeaPort Manatee under investigation

MANATEE COUNTY – The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating the source of an oil spill at SeaPort Manatee on Aug. 31. SeaPort Manatee is a Manatee County-owned port located on Tampa Bay in northern Man…
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September 1, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Hurricane Idalia floods Anna Maria Island

Hurricane Idalia swamps Anna Maria Island

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Much of Anna Maria Island experienced storm surge and king tide-related flooding, but the barrier island survived Hurricane Idalia mostly unscathed. During the evening hours of…
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September 1, 2023
By SUN contributor

Island consolidation back on table

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The threat of consolidation of the three Island cities isn’t over. Members of the Manatee County Legislative Delegation have warned Island mayors that they’re getting ready to sta…
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September 1, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
County sewer project enters second phase

County sewer project enters second phase

BRADENTON BEACH – The Woodruff & Sons construction company is now working along 12th Street South as Manatee County’s extensive sewer improvement project in Bradenton Beach continues. On Aug. 23…
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September 1, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
City revising sandwich board sign regulations

City revising sandwich board sign regulations

ANNA MARIA – If an amended city ordinance is adopted in October, city businesses will be allowed one A-frame sandwich board sign per business address. City Attorney Becky Vose presented the previous…
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September 1, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Construction site violation fine reduced

Construction site violation fine reduced

ANNA MARIA – City commissioners have reduced a builder’s potential fine for beginning work without a permit from $29,331 to $2,500. On Aug. 2, the city issued a stop work order to the Eason Builders…
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September 1, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Mayors tentatively embrace consolidation study

Mayors tentatively embrace consolidation study

ANNA MARIA – The three Island mayors are united in their response to Sen. Jim Boyd and Rep. Will Robinson Jr.’s ongoing efforts to consolidate city services to reduce property taxes. During the Aug…
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September 1, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Vicious dog attacks again

Vicious dog attacks again

HOLMES BEACH – A Holmes Beach resident says she and her dog are lucky to be alive after being attacked by a 143-pound mastiff while going for a walk at her condo. Evalena Leedy was taking her 9-poun…
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September 1, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Water main repairs to resume Sept. 6

Water main repairs to resume Sept. 6

HOLMES BEACH – As work resumes to repair and relocate a water main on the Anna Maria Island Bridge, lane closures and periods of one-way traffic will begin on Sept. 6. Daily lane closures can be exp…
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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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