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Season’s first named storm bypasses AMI
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Season’s first named storm bypasses AMI

Jun 5, 2023 – SUN contributor
May 29, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria opts out of Gulf Drive study

Anna Maria opts out of Gulf Drive study

ANNA MARIA – The city-owned portion of Gulf Drive will not be included in a corridor study conducted by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). On May 25, the Anna Maria City Commission u…
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May 29, 2023
By SUN contributor
New restaurant receives commission approval

New restaurant receives commission approval

HOLMES BEACH – Plans for a new restaurant received unanimous approval from city commissioners despite criticism from a city resident and local business owner. The new, ultra-modern Bohemian restau…
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May 29, 2023
By SUN contributor

Parking garage bill remains stalled

TALLAHASSEE – Florida House Bill 947, sponsored by Manatee County Rep. Will Robinson Jr. to build a parking garage at Manatee Beach, still hasn’t hit Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk. The bill would allow…
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May 27, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria hosting two events on Memorial Day

Anna Maria hosting two events on Memorial Day

ANNA MARIA – The city of Anna Maria’s Memorial Day Patriotic Symphony Salute and the city’s Centennial Symphony celebration will take place back-to-back at City Pier Park on Memorial Day. The city…
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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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April 9, 2025
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting