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UFO sighting reported in Bradenton Beach

Nov 14, 2022 – Jason Schaffer
November 8, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Bradenton Beach voters eliminate term limits

Bradenton Beach voters eliminate term limits

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Bradenton Beach voters have eliminated the term limits that previously applied to the city’s mayor and city commissioners. Bradenton Beach’s registered voters supported three o…
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November 8, 2022
By Jason Schaffer

Bradenton Beach bust yields funny money, meth

BRADENTON BEACH – Police officers Eric Hill and Charles Marose got more than they bargained for when they responded to a burglary call on Nov. 5. At 4:30 p.m., the officers were dispatched to 1202 Gu…
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November 8, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
AMI Rotary’s youth program a ‘swimming’ success

AMI Rotary’s youth program a ‘swimming’ success

BRADENTON – While enjoying a swim in the water surrounding Anna Maria Island or taking a swim in a warm pool is the norm for most people living on the Island, many would be surprised to hear there ar…
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November 8, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Mini reefs at pier repaired without approval

Mini reefs at pier repaired without approval

BRADENTON BEACH – Some of the mini reefs installed under the Bridge Street Pier in June 2020 were recently repaired without the approval of Bradenton Beach officials, and the vendor is asking for pay…
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November 8, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria honoring vets with parade and ceremony

Anna Maria honoring vets with parade and ceremony

ANNA MARIA – The Old Soldiers & Sailors Veterans Day parade is expected to be bigger than ever this year.  The parade begins Friday, Nov. 11 at 1 p.m. at the Gulf Drive/Pine Avenue intersection…
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November 8, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Old Town Tram contract extended

Old Town Tram contract extended

BRADENTON BEACH – By a 3-2 vote, the Old Town Tram parking shuttle contract has been extended for six months.  Initiated by the Bradenton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) as a one-year pil…
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November 1, 2022
By SUN contributor

City leaders recognize commissioners’ contributions

HOLMES BEACH – With two commissioners’ terms up and an uncontested election scheduled for Nov. 8, city leaders recognized Commissioners Jayne Christenson and Kim Rash as they officially stepp…
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November 1, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria implementing new notification system

Anna Maria implementing new notification system

ANNA MARIA – The city has purchased a GOGov software subscription that will provide citizens with a new request, notification and alert system. On Oct. 27, the city commission approved the…
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November 1, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Pine Avenue sidewalk plans still under review

Pine Avenue sidewalk plans remain under review

ANNA MARIA – Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy has an update for the city commission on the Reimagining Pine Avenue project. On Oct. 27, Murphy said the city’s plans to install brick paver sidewalks alo…
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November 1, 2022
By Leslie Lake
Cortez Village Historical Society seeks board members

Cortez Village Historical Society seeks board members

CORTEZ – The Cortez Village Historical Society (CVHS) is putting out a call for new board members interested in helping preserve the rich history of the commercial fishing village. The gro…
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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