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Water taxi agreement discussed

Aug 29, 2022 – Joe Hendricks
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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August 16, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria creating designated food truck zone

Anna Maria creating designated food truck zone

ANNA MARIA – City officials have designated a food truck parking zone at the northwest end of Bayfront Park. A concrete or stone-covered food truck parking area will be created near the city sand…
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August 16, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Judge rules in favor of FDOT in Cortez Bridge challenge

Judge rules in favor of FDOT in Cortez Bridge challenge

CORTEZ – U.S. Magistrate Judge Anthony Porcelli has ruled against the four plaintiffs opposing the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) plans to construct a fixed-span bridge between Cortez…
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August 15, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Water taxi plan to be presented to county commissioners

Water taxi plan headed to county commissioners

ANNA MARIA – Elliott Falcione hopes to present Manatee County Commissioners with a proposed water taxi plan on Tuesday, Sept. 13. Falcione, the director of the Bradenton Area Convention and Visito…
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August 8, 2022
By SUN contributor
The Island’s most recognizable sign turns 21

The Island’s most recognizable sign turns 21

HOLMES BEACH – Everyone sees the sign that says, “Welcome to Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island” as they cross the Anna Maria Island Bridge, but not everyone knows how the 21-year-old sign originated…
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August 8, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria plans to maintain 2.05 millage rate

Anna Maria plans to maintain 2.05 millage rate

ANNA MARIA – The city commission plans to maintain the current 2.05 millage rate for the ad valorem property taxes collected in the coming 2022-23 fiscal year. The current 2021-22 fiscal year ends…
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August 8, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria loses a true gentleman

Anna Maria loses a true gentleman

ANNA MARIA – Longtime resident and former Anna Maria Elementary School principal Jack Dietrich, 92, passed away on Aug. 1. A memorial service will be held at Roser Memorial Community Church on Sat…
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April 9, 2025
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting