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Canal-side homeowners served summons in Hunters Point lawsuit

Aug 1, 2022 – Joe Hendricks
July 20, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Piney Point stormwater to be discharged into Tampa Bay

Piney Point stormwater to be discharged into Tampa Bay

PALMETTO – Approximately 4.5 million gallons of stormwater contained in a storage pond at the Piney Point property will soon be discharged into Tampa Bay at Port Manatee (SeaPort Manatee). The wat…
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July 18, 2022
By SUN contributor

Public gets first look at proposed city budget

HOLMES BEACH – A first look at the city’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year shows increases in most departments, but not in the millage rate. That doesn’t mean that city taxpayers aren’…
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July 18, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Commission approves Chiles Group’s paid parking

Commission approves Chiles Group’s paid parking

ANNA MARIA – The city commission has approved an amended site plan that allows the Chiles Group’s Sandbar restaurant to continue to use one of its parking lots for paid public parking. The commiss…
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July 18, 2022
By Joe Hendricks

Anna Maria adopts new alcohol ordinance

ANNA MARIA – The city has a new alcohol ordinance that addresses liquor sales, package liquor stores – and requires some patrons to cover up. The city commission adopted Ordinance 2022-901 on its…
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July 18, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Slicker, Rotary of AMI continue fundraising efforts for Ukraine

Slicker, Rotary of AMI continue fundraising efforts for Ukraine

CORTEZ – A partnership between Slicker’s Eatery owner Bob Slicker and the Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island to raise money to buy supplies for the people of Ukraine will continue into the foreseeable…
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July 11, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation partners with AME

Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation partners with AME

HOLMES BEACH – Anna Maria Elementary School (AME) will soon be home to the first Guy Harvey Academy of Arts and Sciences in the country. The Academy, named for world-renowned wildlife artist, cons…
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July 11, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Multiple vehicle break-ins at Coquina and Cortez beaches

Multiple vehicle break-ins at Coquina, Cortez beaches

BRADENTON BEACH – It’s easy to get distracted by the beauty of the beaches and surrounding areas when visiting Anna Maria Island, but four vehicle break-ins on July 30 are a reminder that even paradi…
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July 11, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Bradenton Beach Commission to discuss paid parking

Bradenton Beach commissioners to consider charging for parking

BRADENTON BEACH – City commissioners plan to discuss the possibility of charging for parking in some city-owned parking lots. During the July 7 city commission meeting, Commissioner Jake Spooner r…
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July 11, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Mayor hopes to celebrate Bridge Street’s 100th anniversary

Mayor hopes to celebrate Bridge Street’s 100th anniversary

BRADENTON BEACH – Mayor John Chappie wants to recognize the 100th anniversary of Bridge Street with a celebration. The street was once at the foot of the bridge leading to Anna Maria Island from C…
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July 11, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Public Works Manager bidding farewell to Anna Maria

Public works manager bidding farewell to Anna Maria

ANNA MARIA – Public Works Manager Dean Jones has accepted a position as the new assistant director of Public Works and Utilities for the city of Bradenton. Mayor Dan Murphy announced Jones’ pendin…
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