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Paid parking coming to Bradenton Beach

Sep 5, 2022 – Joe Hendricks
August 29, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Proposed food truck regulations stalled

Proposed food truck regulations stalled

ANNA MARIA – City officials are pumping the brakes on their efforts to create a designated food truck area at the northwest end of Bayfront Park. With potentially impacted residents and property o…
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August 29, 2022
By SUN contributor
Beach access remains closed

Beach access remains closed

MANATEE COUNTY – The battle between neighbors for beach access on 78th Street in Holmes Beach came to a close when a judge ruled against granting a temporary injunction to reopen the path to the sand…
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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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April 9, 2025
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting