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City center project set for September start date
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City center project set for September start date

Aug 29, 2022 – SUN contributor
August 29, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
DOH-Manatee recognized for emergency preparedness

DOH-Manatee recognized for emergency preparedness

BRADENTON – The Florida Department of Health – Manatee County (DOH-Manatee) is being recognized by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) for its staff’s ability to pla…
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August 29, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Water taxi agreement discussed

Water taxi agreement discussed

ANNA MARIA – City officials are working on an interlocal agreement that would allow for a water taxi stop at the Anna Maria City Pier. Manatee County is proposing a county-contracted water taxi se…
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August 25, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
AMI officials seek change in tourist tax spending

AMI officials seek change in tourist tax spending

ANNA MARIA – Manatee County tourist taxes are required to be used primarily to promote tourism and tourism-related projects, but some local officials, including Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie, wa…
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August 22, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Hunters Point canal hearing continues

Hunters Point canal hearing continues

CORTEZ – Potential safety-related compromises were proposed during three days of hearings last week in the ongoing Hunters Point Resort & Marina dock permitting challenge. The permitting chall…
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August 22, 2022
By Leslie Lake

Coquina Beach Market on county commission agenda

BRADENTON BEACH – County officials announced earlier this month that they would take control of the Coquina Beach Market, but some commissioners are saying, “Not so fast.” Commissioner Carol Whitm…
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August 22, 2022
By SUN contributor
Beach access hearing continues Friday

Beach access hearing continues Friday

HOLMES BEACH – A case about beach access is set to go to trial in the coming weeks, but nearby residents are hoping to regain use of a path leading from the end of 78th Street to the sand before then…
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August 22, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
COVID-19 level remains high, new vaccine coming

COVID-19 level remains high, new vaccine coming

MANATEE COUNTY – For the tenth consecutive week, the COVID-19 Community Level remains high countywide. COVID-19 Community Levels help individuals and communities decide which prevention actions to t…
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August 22, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria loses business, community icon

Anna Maria loses business, community icon

ANNA MARIA – Businessman and resident Mike Coleman passed away shortly before midnight on Aug. 14. He was 74. “Micheal died at home on our 39th wedding anniversary. He was my best friend and the b…
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August 16, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
School in session; slow down

School in session; slow down

HOLMES BEACH – School is back in session at Anna Maria Elementary School, and officials warn drivers to stay alert and slow down, particularly in the school zone. Distracted driving is an area of…
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August 16, 2022
By SUN contributor
Palma Sola Causeway sign rules to be enforced

Palma Sola Causeway sign rules to be enforced

BRADENTON – Anyone who’s traveled the Palma Sola Scenic Highway has seen the roadside businesses popping up along Manatee Avenue – kayak, paddleboard, horseback riding and now, Jet Ski rentals. Wh…
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