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City staff addresses single room vacation rentals
Bradenton Beach, Community News

Single-room rentals in vacation homes prohibited

Jul 31, 2023 – Joe Hendricks
July 25, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Canal dispute lawsuits linger on

Canal dispute lawsuits linger

CORTEZ – The legal filings continue in civil litigation pertaining to residential docks and boat lifts located along the man-made canal surrounding the Hunters Point development. A preliminary heari…
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July 25, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
AMOB enhancements progressing

AMOB enhancements progressing

BRADENTON BEACH – The Anna Maria Oyster Bar (AMOB) is getting closer to completing several improvements sought for its Bradenton Beach Pier-based restaurant operations. On July 20, the Bradenton Bea…
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July 25, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Christmas in July benefits underprivileged kids

Christmas in July benefits underprivileged kids

BRADENTON BEACH – The Anna Maria Island Privateers and the Drift In raised $2,350 during Saturday’s annual Christmas in July fundraiser. Saturday evening’s fundraising efforts included two raffles…
July 17, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
County water taxis arrive

County water taxis arrive

ANNA MARIA – Manatee County’s two newly-built water taxis have arrived and negotiations continue between the county and the city of Anna Maria regarding the City Pier being used as a water taxi stop…
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July 17, 2023
By SUN contributor

Group disputes county claim that drinking water remains safe

MANATEE COUNTY – A blue-green algae outbreak reported last week at Lake Manatee, the county’s primary drinking water reservoir, has prompted a local water quality watchdog group to question Manatee C…
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July 17, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
City hopes to incentivize permanent residents

City hopes to incentivize permanent residents

ANNA MARIA – City officials are exploring the possibility of using grants and other incentives to attract and retain full-time residents. City Commissioner Charlie Salem first proposed the idea du…
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July 17, 2023
By SUN contributor
Holmes Beach City Hall

Mayor seeks millage rate reduction

HOLMES BEACH – Mayor Judy Titsworth has tasked department heads to “sharpen their pencils” to reduce budget requests in order to try to lower the millage rate, giving a break to taxpayers. During a…
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July 11, 2023
By SUN contributor
Island population drops in all three cities

Island population drops in all three cities

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – It may not come as a surprise to some long-time residents, but the population of this seven-mile stretch of paradise is dwindling. While the U.S. Census Bureau conducts 10-year…
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July 11, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Marina appeals Hunters Point dock ruling

Marina appeals Hunters Point dock ruling

CORTEZ – The Cortez Village Marina ownership group is appealing a recent Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) governing board ruling that permits the construction of 49 residential do…
July 11, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Pat Copeland’s life and legacy celebrated

Pat Copeland’s life, legacy celebrated

ANNA MARIA – Pat Copeland’s celebration of life included family, friends, co-workers, tears, laughter, music, poetry and a New Orleans-style second-line march down Pine Avenue. Pat passed away on…
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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