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Public gets first look at proposed city budget

Jul 18, 2022 – SUN contributor
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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July 4, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
July Fourth weekend crowds return to Anna Maria Island

July Fourth weekend crowds return to Anna Maria Island

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The Island was packed and traffic stretched for more than a mile to get onto the Island most of the weekend as everyone from international visitors to local Floridians flocked to…
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July 4, 2022
By SUN contributor

Parking garage poses problems for commissioners

HOLMES BEACH – Parking is still creating problems for city commissioners. Commissioners relaunched a conversation concerning banning parking garages in the city during a June 28 work session. Unfo…
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July 4, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Hunters Point dock permit challenge hearing to continue

Hunters Point dock permit hearing to continue

CORTEZ – The public can watch the next Hunters Point Resort & Marina dock permit challenge hearing on Zoom, scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 16 at 9:30 a.m. through Thursday, Aug. 18 at the Southwest…
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July 4, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Coquina Beach parking lot improvements continue

Coquina Beach parking lot improvements continue

BRADENTON BEACH – Beachgoers will be vying for limited parking spaces at Coquina Beach all summer with the next phase of drainage and parking lot improvements expected to be completed no sooner than…
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July 4, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Planning board recommends paid parking approval

Planning board recommends paid parking approval

ANNA MARIA – Sandbar restaurant owner Ed Chiles is one step closer to having his paid public parking lot formally approved by city officials. The Anna Maria Planning and Zoning Board unanimously r…
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July 4, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
TDC funds park facilities maintenance

County sets new standard in beach cleanliness

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Manatee County Parks Operations Manager Carmine DeMilio thanked the Manatee County Tourist Development Council (TDC) at its June 23 meeting for funding to keep beaches and waterwa…
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April 9, 2025
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting